Things that make you go hmmmmm.

Lacrosse, known as LAX to those who play the game, is the nation's oldest sport. Invented by the Indians, as a way to settle inter-tribal disputes, the Natives were playing some form of lacrosse as early as the 1600's. Rumor has it, lax was invented by the Indians, adopted by the Canadians and named by the French.

History suggests, the natives played on a field stretching over several miles with teams numbering in the hundreds, sometimes thousands. Players often used two sticks and a leather ball. Today, women's lacrosse players are contained within the 120 yard football field, carry one stick each and battle for a rubber ball weighing close to 5 lbs.

The object of the game is simple. Score as often as possible in the opposing team's goal using a lacrosse stick. Usually an aluminum or carbon-fiber rod with a netted head secured ontop.

Lacrosse is a combination of soccer, hockey, football and basketball. The field setup is similar to that of soccer, the idea of using sticks and some "ball/puck" object resembles hockey, the body contact of football and the footwork/agility skills required of basketball, round out the sport. What's great about lacrosse is that it doesn't discriminate. You don't have to be tall, short, muscular, skinny, etc. As long as you are athletic, there is a place for you on the field.

Lacrosse is the fastest growing team sport in the nation and has been dubbed,"the fastest game on two feet."

Now let's get you off the bench and onto the field.