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DRAFT 2 Lauren Farello Kaitlyn Hafdell Periods 1 and 2 10 December 2009
Soccer and Lacrosse
As we embark on the journey to discover who we really are, many of us choose to engage in physical activity. There are many different types of physical activity, from team sports such as water polo, to individual enrichment, such as jump rope. Additionally, there are various levels of physical activity that ranges from extremely competitive, such as female basketball players in the Women's National Basketball Association, to non-competitive, as with intramural sports in college. According to The American Heart Association, there are a number of reasons why individuals should choose to participate in physical activity. "Regular aerobic physical activity increases your fitness level and capacity for exercise. It also plays a role in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Regular physical activity can help control blood lipid abnormalities, diabetes and obesity. Aerobic physical activity can also help reduce blood pressure."1 Many young adults today have used team sports as a way to stay in shape and play at a competitive level while socializing and meeting new people. Team sports can also help teach individuals how to work towards a common goal. Specifically, soccer and lacrosse are two sports that have attracted people of all ages from around the world. While these two sports differ in their technicalities, the goal of both is to score the most points by putting a ball past a goalie in front of a net. Both of these sports allow the players to engage in competition while participating in intense physical activity. Soccer and lacrosse are intense games with interesting backgrounds that may vary in their logistics, but both allow players to thrive as individuals and as a team.
Although it is debated when the game of soccer actually originated, it is said that the first form of soccer occurred in 1004 B.C. where players kicked a ball around a field in Japan.2 However, it has transpired to much more than just a game. It has become a lifestyle for many people around the world. The beautiful game begins with a simple objective: score more goals than the opponent does. In a typical game, eleven players (plus subs) are given the opportunity to make this happen. Teams typically decide how they want to place their players on the field based on a few things. "The formation that a team adopst is decides acording to the strengths and weakness od its opponents, and the overall policy for the match- that is, mainly attacking or mainly defensive."3 Although the rules are different at younger ages, the games usually have two forty-five minute halves with a halftime break in between. Unlike many other sports, there are no timeouts. The only time players get an unofficial break is when there is a substitution or when there is an injury on the field. Generally speaking, soccer is not a complicated game; players must pass the ball between each other and try to score a goal on the other team. However, there is one rule that may be unfamiliar to some. The offside rule is when "A player, usually a striker, is called offside when he is nearer to the other team's goal than both the ball and the second last opponent. The second last opponent usually being the last defender from the opponent team, an offside occurs when the striker is closer to the opposing team's goal than that team's last defender."4 This rule ultimately prevents players from "cheery-picking" by the opposing team's goal. These rules enable soccer to be the way it is today because for many, it is much more than just a game. Soccer is a game of passion enjoyed by over 8 million people across the globe5. It is undoubtedly the most watched and played sport in the world; over 33 million viewers watched the last world cup. But most importantly, soccer is a fun way to meet new people while improving one's health. It forces players to work hard as individuals in order to achieve a common goal. Lacrosse, first played by Native Americans before recorded time, now is one of the fastest growing games on the local, national, and international sports scenes. Being the oldest team sport in North America, lacrosse was played by Native Americans long before any European had even set foot on the continent. But soon lacrosse was not only the great sport of the Native Americans, "a century after European missionaries discovered the game played by the Native Americans, they began to play it themselves, starting in the 18th century "6. Soon the game became a sporting activity among affluent young men in the United States, Canada, and eventually Europe and Australia. From there on, the game of lacrosse evolved and grew in popularity from it's savage game that resembled a war, into what it is today, a recreational sport played widely in America and other countries. An exhilarating sport, "lacrosse is fast-paced and full of action. Long sprints up and down the field with abrupt starts and stops, precision passes and dodges are routine in men's and women's lacrosse"7. Lacrosse is played with a stick or crosse, which contains a net at one end to catch, throw, and scoop up the hard rubber ball from the ground. As for the rules of the game, men's lacrosse and women's lacrosse are almost two different sports. "Women's lacrosse is a non-contact game played by 12 players: a goalkeeper, five attackers and six defenders"8. The men also have the same amount of players but they play in a contact game. The men wear types of shoulder and arm padding along with a helmet, while the girls wear nothing but goggles and a mouth piece. The men are allowed to check their opponents anywhere except for the head, but the girls are only allowed the check their opponent's stick when with the ball. However both men and women's games start with a face off in the center of the circle and play a game of 60 minutes. As a game of constant action and exceptional grace, "lacrosse combines the individual skill of baseball, the physical demands of football, the team strategies of basketball, and the conditioning required in soccer"9. Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States and has been embraced by athletes and enthusiasts of the United States and the British Commonwealth for over a century. Soccer and lacrosse are both sports created centuries ago that have became a lifestyle around the world. They bring to the table coordination and agility, quickness and speed, and competitiveness. These sports bring the fundamental values of teamwork and skills while having fun by the end of the day. Soccer has always been a top sport from all over the world but lacrosse is now "one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States. Youth participation in the sport has grown over 500% since 1999 to nearly 250,000."10 And soccer is the most played and the most watched sport on Earth. Both of these sports are to be played for fun at a young age to show children that being active and in shape is fun also. These also teach children the basic fundamentals of teamwork teaching the saying "there's no I in TEAM", showing kids that a way to succeed is not by yourself but with the help of others.In the end both sports show the intensity and drive to win providing kids of every age a chance to get involved in a physical activity that they can enjoy and to create an individual common goal in a team basis.
Notes
1. American Heart Association, "Physical Activity", American Heart Association, http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563 (accessed December 8, 2009). 2. AthleticScholarships, "Was This How Soccer Was Introduced- The Origins and History of the Great Game", AthleticScholarships, http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of- soccer.htm (accessed December 9, 2009). 3. John Learmouth, Soccer Fundamentals (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1979), 6. 4. Soccer-Fans-Info, "Soccer Offside Rule," (2007), http://www.soccer-fans-info.com/soccer-offside-rules.html (accessed December 9, 2009). 5. AthleticScholarships, "Was This How Soccer Was Introduced- The Origins and History of the Great Game", AthleticScholarships, http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of- soccer.htm (accessed December 9, 2009). 6. Peter B. Lund, " Lacrosse: A History Of The Game", (E-Lacrosse, 1997-2008), http://www.e-lacrosse.com/laxhist.htm (accessed December 9, 2009) 7. "Get the Facts About Lacrosse", (US Lacrosse, 2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/index.phtml (accessed December 9, 2009) 8. "Women's Lacrosse Rules", (US Lacrosse, 2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/womens_rules.phtml (accessed December 9 2009) 9. David G. Pietramala and Neil A. Grauer, "The Game and Its History", (Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, Lacrosse: Unique + Tradition, 2006) 10. "Get the Facts About Lacrosse", (US Lacrosse, 2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/index.phtml (accessed December 9, 2009) Bibliography
American Heart Association. "Physical Activity". American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563 (accessed December 8,2009).
Great Game". AthleticScholarships. http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of
soccer.htm (accessed December 9, 2009).
"Get the Facts About Lacrosse." US Lacrosse, (2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/index.phtml (accessed Decmber 9, 2009) Learmouth, John. Soccer Fundamentals. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1979.Lund, B. Peter, "Lacrosse:A History Of The Game." E-Lacrosse, (1997-2008). http://www.e-lacrosse.com/laxhist.htm (accessed December 9, 2009).
Peter, G. David and Grauer, A. Neil. The Game and Its History. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, Lacrosse: Unique + Tradition, 2006.
Soccer-Fans-Info. "Soccer Offside Rule." (2007). http://www.soccer-fans-info.com/soccer-offside-rules.html (accessed December 9, 2009).
"Women's Lacrosse Rules." US Lacrosse, (2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/womens_rules.phtml (accessed December 9 2009)
DRAFT 1
for some reason when i went to comment on the assignment on the top of the page it dissappeared, did you do that or was that me? -Ryan Denman 12/10/09 8:55 AM Lauren Farello Kaitlyn Hafdell Periods 1 and 2 10 December 2009
Soccer and Lacrosse
As we embark on the journey to discover who we really are, many of us choose to engage in physical activity. There are many different types of physical activity, from team sports such as basketball, to individual enrichment, such as jump rope. Additionally, there are a variety of levels of physical activity , -is this necessary? Ryan Denman 12/10/09 8:58 AM from extremely competitive, such as female basketball players in the Women's National Basketball Association, to extremely non-competitive, as with intramural sports in college. According to The American Heart Association, there are a number of reasons why individuals should choose to participate in physical activity. "Regular aerobic physical activity increases your fitness level and capacity for exercise. It also plays a role in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Regular physical activity can help control blood lipid abnormalities, diabetes and obesity. Aerobic physical activity can also help reduce blood pressure."1 Many young adults today have used team sports as a way to stay in shape and play at a competitive level while socializing and meeting new people. Specifically, soccer and lacrosse are two sports that have attracted people from around the world. While these two sports differ in their technicalities, the goal of both is to score the most points by putting a ball past a daunting -good word choice Ryan Denman 12/10/09 9:03 AM goalie in front of a net. Both of these sports allow the players to engage in competition while participating in intense physical activity. Soccer and lacrosse are intense games with interesting backgrounds that may vary in their logistics, but both allow players to thrive as individuals and as a team. what's your thesis? -Ryan Denman 12/10/09 9:04 AM
Although it is debated when the game of soccer actually originated, it is said that the first form of soccer occurred in 1004 B.C. where players kicked a ball around a field in Japan.2 However, it has transpired to much more than just a game. It has become a lifestyle for many people around the world. The beautiful game begins with a simple objective: score more goals than the opponent does. In a typical game, eleven players (plus subs) are given the opportunity to make this happen. Although the rules are different at younger ages, the games usually have two forty-five minute halves , -don't believe a comma is needed Ryan Denman 12/10/09 9:07 AM with a halftime break in between. Unlike many other sports, there are no timeouts. The only time players get an unofficial break is when there is a substitution or when there is an injury on the field. Generally speaking, soccer is not a complicated game; players must pass the ball between each other and try to score a goal on the other team. However, one rule may be unfamiliar to some. The offside rule is when "A player, usually a striker, is called offside when he is nearer to the other team's goal than both the ball and the second last opponent. The second last opponent usually being the last defender from the opponent team, an offside occurs when the striker is closer to the opposing team's goal than that team's last defender."3 Soccer is not only a game of passion for some but it is also a sport enjoyed by over 8 million people across the globe4. It is undoubtedly the most watched and played sport in the world; over 33 million viewers watched the last world cup which lasted nearly a month. But most importantly, soccer is a fun way to meet new people while improving one's health. It forces players to work hard as an individual in order to achieve a common goal. Lacrosse, first played by Native Americans before recorded time, now is one of the fastest growing games on the local, national, and international sports scenes. Being the oldest team sport in North America, lacrosse was played by Native Americans long before any European had even set foot on the continent. But soon lacrosse was not only the great sport of the Native Americans, "a century after European missionaries discovered the game played by the Native Americans, they began to play it themselves, starting in the 18th century "5. Soon the Indian version of the - not needed just leave as "the game" Ryan Denman 12/10/09 9:12 AM game became a sporting activity among affluent young men in the United States, Canada, and eventually Europe and Australia. From there on, the game of lacrosse had -remove "had"Ryan Denman 12/10/09 9:13 AM evolved and grew in popularity from it's savage game that resembled a war, into what it is today, a recreational sport played widely in America and other countries. An exhilarating sport, "lacrosse is fast-paced and full of action. Long sprints up and down the field with abrupt starts and stops, precision passes and dodges are routine in men's and women's lacrosse "6. Lacrosse is played with a stick or crosse, which contain s a net at one end to catch, throw , and scoop up the hard rubber ball from the ground. As for the rules of the game, men's lacrosse and women's lacrosse are almost two different sports. "Women's lacrosse is a non-contact game played by 12 players: a goalkeeper, five attackers and six defenders" 7. The men also have the same amount of players but they play in a contact game. The men wear types of shoulder and arm padding along with a helmet , while the girls wear nothing but goggles and a mouth piece. The men are allowed to check their opponents anywhere except for the head , but the girls are only allowed the check their opponent's stick when with the ball. However both men and women's games start with a face off in the center of the circle and play a game of 60 minutes. As a game of constant action and exceptional grace, "lacrosse combines the individual skill of baseball, the physical demands of football, the team strategies of basketball, and the conditioning required in soccer" 8. Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States and has been embraced by athletes and enthusiasts of the United States and the British Commonwealth for over a century. Soccer and lacrosse are both sports created centuries ago that have became a lifestyle around the world. They bring to the table coordination and agility, quickness and speed, and competitiveness. These sports bring the fundamental values of teamwork and skills while having fun by the end of the day. It seems that lacrosse is what soccer was a few years back with its popularity and with everyone of all ages wanting to play. Soccer has always been a top sport from all over the world but lacrosse is now "one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States. Youth participation in the sport has grown over 500% since 1999 to nearly 250,000"9. Like soccer, in how it is played in every state, lacrosse is now making its mark and is spreading all over the country. Having finally reached the West coast, lacrosse is the fastest growing sport and the next new thing confusing might want to revise -Ryan Denman 12/10/09 9:23 AM . In the end both sports show the intensity and drive to win providing kids of every age a chance to get involved in a physical activity that they can enjoy and to create an individual common goal in a team basis.
solid beginning but a weak conclusion because it doesn't really come back to your main topic of what I think is sports it just continues to give more facts on your examples -Ryan Denman 12/10/09 9:23 AM
Notes 1. American Heart Association, "Physical Activity", American Heart Association, http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563 (accessed December 8, 2009). 2. AthleticScholarships, "Was This How Soccer Was Introduced- The Origins and History of the Great Game", AthleticScholarships, http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-soccer.htm (accessed December 9, 2009). 3. Soccer-Fans-Info, "Soccer Offside Rule," (2007), http://www.soccer-fans-info.com/soccer-offside-rules.html (accessed December 9, 2009). 4. AthleticScholarships, "Was This How Soccer Was Introduced- The Origins and History of the Great Game", AthleticScholarships, http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-soccer.htm (accessed December 9, 2009).
5. Peter B. Lund, " Lacrosse: A History Of The Game", (E-Lacrosse, 1997-2008), http://www.e-lacrosse.com/laxhist.htm (accessed December 9, 2009) 6. "Get the Facts About Lacrosse", (US Lacrosse, 2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/index.phtml (accessed December 9, 2009) 7. "Women's Lacrosse Rules", (US Lacrosse, 2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/womens_rules.phtml (accessed December 9 2009) 8. David G. Pietramala and Neil A. Grauer, "The Game and Its History", (Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, Lacrosse: Unique + Tradition, 2006) 9. "Get the Facts About Lacrosse", (US Lacrosse, 2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/index.phtml (accessed December 9, 2009)
Bibliography
American Heart Association. "Physical Activity". American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563 (accessed December 8, 2009). Soccer-Fans-Info. "Soccer Offside Rule." (2007). http://www.soccer-fans-info.com/soccer-offside-rules.html (accessed December 9, 2009).
"Get the Facts About Lacrosse." US Lacrosse, (2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/index.phtml (accessed Decmber 9, 2009) Lund, B. Peter, "Lacrosse:A History Of The Game." E-Lacrosse, (1997-2008). http://www.e-lacrosse.com/laxhist.htm (accessed December 9, 2009). Peter, G. David and Grauer, A. Neil. The Game and Its History. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, Lacrosse: Unique + Tradition, 2006. "Womwn's Lacrosse Rules." US Lacrosse, (2002-2009), http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/womens_rules.phtml (accessed December 9 2009)
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