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This documentary covers the sport of lacrosse, detailing its origins with North American Indians and the evolution of its gameplay. It contrasts the traditional rough style with a modern emphasis on speed, skill, and teamwork, showcasing how the game has adapted over time. The film also shows the significance of Canadian craftsmanship in lacrosse stick production, with over 95% of the world's sticks made by Mohawk Indians in Cornwall, Ontario.
The film follows a young boy named Billy Wilson as he learns lacrosse for the first time, illustrating the sport's accessibility and the importance of proper coaching and equipment. It emphasizes the role of Canadian high schools in teaching lacrosse fundamentals and the growth of minor league lacrosse, which allows young players to progress through various levels of competition.
Why Watch
- •Meet Billy Wilson as he tries lacrosse for the first time.
- •Find out how lacrosse sticks are handmade by Canadian Indians.
- •See how minor league lacrosse is expanding rapidly.
Did You Know
•More than 95% of the world's lacrosse sticks are made in Cornwall, Ontario.
•The sticks are handmade by Mohawk Indians using second growth Hickory.
•Over 75% of the lacrosse sticks produced are exported to the United States and England.
•Lacrosse is played at over 60 American universities.
Perfect For
Lacrosse enthusiastsSports history buffsYoung athletes