The Physics in Lacrosse - 607 Words

Lacrosse is a team sport that originated in the St. Lawrence Valley area, around 1546. It is played with a small rubber ball, a long stick with a sort of basket at the end, and padding (it is a contact sport). The objective of the game is to shoot the ball into the other team’s goal, using the stick to pass, cradle and shoot. At first, the game was played on a distance of even several miles, and anywhere between 100 and 100000 players in a single game. The teams are now composed of ten players each, 3 of them are offense, 3 defense, 3 midfielders, that can go anywhere on the field, and one goalie, which is the heart of the team. In this essay I will focus on the physics that stand behind lacrosse, and how companies that make lacrosse gear use our knowledge and understanding of forces to make padding and helmets that are safer, and sticks that are made for different kinds of play styles (contact defense, precision, fast offense†¦). Head of the Lacrosse Stick Field Lacrosse Head Box Lacrosse Head Native American Lacrosse Head The design of a Lacrosse head impacts the game in a great way, because the pocket of the Lacrosse stick affects how the ball comes out of the stick. During a shot the kinetic energy of the shaft is transferred into the head, which in turn stretches the mesh (elastic energy), and transfers it to the ball as k. energy. The shooting strings in the mesh (the 3 big ones that look like shoe laces) turn the force the ball has and turns it into angularShow MoreRelatedFastest Growing Sport in America: Lacrosse792 Words   |  3 Pagesgrowing sport in America is lacrosse, and in order to play lacrosse, it is important to first understand the physics of the game. Lacrosse players around the world use physics while playing without even thinking about it. With no knowledge of physics, it would be pretty difficult to master the fastest game on two feet. One of the worlds greatest scientist, Isaac Newton, established three laws dealing with physics, and using these laws will make it possible fo r a lacrosse player to understand whatRead MoreScience in a Lacrosse Shot Essay1319 Words   |  6 Pagesâ€Å"Biomechanics of a Lacrosse Shot† Lacrosse is defined as a ball game invented by American Indians, now played by two teams who try to propel a ball into each others goal by means of long-handled hooked sticks that are loosely strung with a kind of netted pouch (Farlex, Inc.). Behind every shot taken in a lacrosse game, elements of biomechanics are implemented. Biomechanics is the â€Å"sport science† field that applies the laws of mechanics (movements, body angles, joint positions, etc.), biomedicalRead MorePhysical Therapy for a Sprained Ankle698 Words   |  3 Pageshands on therapy and exercises to improve the mobility and movement of the joints. To become a Physical Therapist you already have to have a bachelor degree. Some colleges require perquisites. Very common for that is anatomy, biology, physiology, physics and chemistry. You will go to school for three years until you have your DTP, the â€Å"Doctor of Physical Therapy† degree. During these three years you will take classes such as anato my, biomechanics, physiology, pharmacology, and neuroscience. AfterRead MoreStrength Training Is The Primary Component Of Injury Prevention1373 Words   |  6 Pagessuch as ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, salsa and the tango. Jazz, hip-hop and tap dancing are genres that originated from African American vernacular dance, whereas salsa and tango originated in the Caribbean and South America. THE PHYSICS AND ANATOMY OF DANCE AND THE BODY Injury is becoming more prevalent in dance due to the fact that dancers bodies are stressed beyond their design limits. The competitive nature of dance has lead to younger and more talented performers. The competitivenessRead MoreAshton Carter : The Best Personality Essay1176 Words   |  5 PagesHe attended Abington Senior High School, he was a wrestler, lacrosse player, cross-country runner, and even president of the honor society. He’s in the hall of fame of 1989 but graduated in 1972 from Abington senior high school. In the spring of 1975, he went to Scotland to attend Edinburgh University. He earned B.A. in his double major of physics and medieval history in 1976 from Yale College. He received his DPhil in theoretical physics in 1979 studying at the university of oxford where he becameRead MoreCollege Preparatory High School1476 Words   |  6 PagesNorthside College Preparatory High School (Chicago, IL) With a unique focus on physics, technology and constitutional law, Northside College Preparatory High School is far from your average magnet school. All of its classes are available at both Honors and Advanced Placement level and more than 95% of students go on to graduate. This is quite a feat when you consider that roughly 38% of the student body happens to be economically disadvantaged. Entry into the school is competitive, with factorsRead MoreAre Dancers As Prone And Injury As Other Athletes?1530 Words   |  7 Pagessuch as ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, salsa and the tango. Jazz, hip-hop and tap dancing are genres that originated from African American vernacular dance, whereas salsa and tango originated in the Caribbean and South America. THE PHYSICS AND ANATOMY OF DANCE AND THE BODY Injury is becoming more prevalent in dance due to the fact that dancers bodies are stressed beyond their design limits. The competitive nature of dance has lead to younger and more talented performers. The competitivenessRead MoreThe Revolution Of Texas Revolution1550 Words   |  7 PagesAfrica Essay DNA Testing Essay Essay on Parents are the Best Teachers Essay on Blended Families Essay on The Panama Canal Biotechnology Essay Writing Bio-Chemical Welfare Essay The Big Bang Theory Essay Baroque Music Essay High School Soccer Essay Lacrosse Essay The Code of Hammurabi Essay Mountain Leadership Essay The Causes of The Cold War Essay Kayaking Essay The Articles of Confederation Essay College Athletes Should Get Paid Essay The American Revolution Essay Cheerleading is a Sport Essay TexasRead MoreSoccer : Soccer And Soccer1589 Words   |  7 Pagessport in the US. (soccermaniak.com) And people thought it was Lacrosse laugh my butt off. But the way we play it came from England in the 1800 s. it was not that popular until the mid-1900s.. There are many exercises and drills you can do to improve how you play soccer.(according to soccer.com ) Also there are many physical excersises that players can do. Personally I dont see why everyone works hard. But then again I have a 60 in physics so i know why! Soccer can help you stay fit and healthy. ManyRead MorePersonal Narrative : My School Day1594 Words   |  7 PagesBeatrice I sighed to myself. I slide my phone into my back pocket and fling the hood over my black hair. Period One: Physics Period Two: English 10:30 a.m. It’s official first break and I make a quick dash to the cafeteria to avoid Chase. Chase is one of the school’s most promising sports star so they often hang in the cafeteria if they aren’t on the field. He’s in the swimming team, lacrosse team and is captain of the basketball team. Not to mention he is in other groups like Vinnies, scholarships and