Women's lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. As stick technology advances, athleticism increases, and rules and regulations adapt, even the most experienced players and coaches need to keep current on all aspects of the game. Janine Tucker, head women's lacrosse coach at Johns Hopkins University, and Maryalice Yakutchik, a writer and former lacrosse player, here supply the ultimate guide to women's lacrosse. Each chapter provides a detailed explanation of a specific skill or technique, illustrated with easy-to-read instructional diagrams and photographs. Coach Tucker begins with lacrosse survival skills-throwing, catching, cradling, and scooping ground balls-and then moves on to more advanced techniques, such as precise checking, fast footwork, correct stick and body position, deceptive shooting, and quick dodges. Chapters on cutting-edge offensive and defensive strategy and on specialized skills, such as goal-tending and the draw, will get any team ready to hit the field. Fully updated, this edition includes: detailed skill instruction; drill suggestions throughout the book; and new rules regarding the center draw and running through the crease. For young women who want to play at the college level, the concluding chapter on recruiting offers a timeline; testimony from players, parents, and college coaches who have been through the process; and a sample resume. Highlighting the most current strategies and tactics in the game today, Women's Lacrosse is a comprehensive instructional guide for coaches and players at all levels.

This classic book on women's lacrosse has been updated with recent rule changes and the state of the game today.

About the Author
Janine Tucker has been the head coach of the Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse team since 1993. Maryalice Yakutchik is a full-time writer and photographer.

Reviews
An articulate, well-structured resource... this book will be welcomed by those involved in this fine sport-as coaches or as players-and its continually changing environment. Choice



Book Information
ISBN 9781421413983
Author Janine Tucker
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 567g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 14mm