When lacrosse was first played as a Native American sport, teams of hundreds of people played on a "field" that was miles in length! Lacrosse in Action uses full-color photos and illustrations to highlight a sport that is becoming more and more popular in North America. Features include player positions, scoring drills and skills, defense and goaltending techniques, lacrosse equipment and rules. Lacrosse began as a as a Native American sport, teams of hundreds of people played on a "field" that was miles in length! Today, both the field and the teams are smaller, but the speed and skill of lacrosse remains. Lacrosse in Action uses full-color photos and illustrations to showcase a sport that is becoming more and more popular in North America.