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The oldest sport
in North America, lacrosse was played by Native Americans across the
US and Canada as early as the 1400s. As in soccer, players may not
use their hands, instead relying on a netted stick to catch and
throw the small rubber ball. The object of the game is to the ball
into the opposing team's goal to score a point. Contact between
players is frequent and the game has a reputation for roughness.
The game was
first adopted by settlers in the 1600s and it soon became popular in
Canada and North America. It eventually spread to Europe and has
remained a popular sport since then. There are currently over
250,000 active players within the United States, at all levels of
experience, from beginners to professionals. Clubs exist at the
High School and Collegiate levels, and there are indoor and outdoor
professional leagues.
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