Lacrosse is a weird sport

Claudia decided to try Lacrosse this Spring. What a weird sport it is! I had watched some women's college highlights earlier in the week and Peter had googled about the game, but that wasn't enough for us to completely understand what was happening. When they first started playing and a girl had the ball and was just running full speed toward the goal I said it felt like traveling. Later Claudia told me it felt the same to her. She's adjusting to the new sport too. But after only 2 weeks of practice with the team, she seems like she gets it. She runs fast (her teammates refer to her as the fast freshman) and she understands getting open and passing.

I'm pretty amazed at the sport and amazed at how the girls can run when they've got someone jamming a stick in their face. I wouldn't be able to do it!

I compiled 10 or so different plays into one video from her 1st game. Claudia is number 3 in white, though it's hard to make out numbers. She's got her hair in a low ponytail. The first few plays she's playing defense, and looking a little timid - doesn't get any touches. Then about the 4th play, she's playing midfield. She came out of her shell at that point. There were lots of times when I couldn't tell who had the ball and I think in all of the videos you'll hear us when she's got it. And you get to hear my other commentary on the game. It's hard for me to keep quiet.