Lacrosse - Skill or Insanity?
A few years ago, I discovered a wonderful spectator sport and have been hooked ever since – lacrosse. Actually it’s become somewhat of a family tradition – albeit not a traditional one, but at least once a year, my husband, son and I head into Toronto
With The Boy out of the house and time on your hands, J and I have decided to purchase season tickets for the Toronto Rock Lacrosse games. Should be fun...
Lacrosse is a game of skill, bravery and a little bit of insanity – o.k. maybe a lot of insanity. I haven’t taken the time to learn the rules of the game, but I have gathered that the beating of each other with sticks is totally acceptable; however if a player decides to use his fist and punch someone – that action is cause for a penalty (but using your stick to bludgeon someone across the head is o.k.). A penalty is also given if you grab another player’s shirt or stick (but just remember that it’s o.k. to use your stick to smack someone in the shin). Hmmm...?
With The Boy out of the house and time on your hands, J and I have decided to purchase season tickets for the Toronto Rock Lacrosse games. Should be fun...
Lacrosse is a game of skill, bravery and a little bit of insanity – o.k. maybe a lot of insanity. I haven’t taken the time to learn the rules of the game, but I have gathered that the beating of each other with sticks is totally acceptable; however if a player decides to use his fist and punch someone – that action is cause for a penalty (but using your stick to bludgeon someone across the head is o.k.). A penalty is also given if you grab another player’s shirt or stick (but just remember that it’s o.k. to use your stick to smack someone in the shin). Hmmm...?
Although I don’t condone violence for any particular reason, I find this game fascinating if not exhilarating to watch. I’m not sure how it would be to play - I can’t say I would take kindly to being beaten down with a stick. Having said that, the players don’t seem to be any worse for wear, but I guess that’s what happens when you been hit upside the head with a stick a few too many times.
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