[David G. Pietramala ,Neil A. Grauer]Lacrosse : Technique and Tradition, The Second Edition of the Bob Scott Classic(pdf){Zzzzz}

For thirty years Bob Scott's Lacrosse has been the ultimate guide to the "fastest game on two feet," explaining the men's game at its highest level and promoting the Johns Hopkins philosophy, which has become synonymous with lacrosse excellence.

In this long-awaited updated edition, Coach Dave Pietramala, whose Blue Jays won the 2007 and 2005 NCAA men's lacrosse championships, and Neil Grauer, a Hopkins graduate and veteran writer on lacrosse, among other subjects, have reworked every chapter, modernizing sections on rules, equipment, preparation, and tactics. They revisit topics such as drills and skills for specific positions, game strategy, clearing tactics, and the history of the game itself—including a section on the Johns Hopkins contributions to lacrosse. New diagrams and images help to clarify concepts and instructions in the text. Action and instructional photos by Hopkins photographer James Van Rensselaer capture some of the drama from the 2005 championship year and accompany the teaching chapters.

Like the Bob Scott book on which it builds, this edition will soon become familiar to every serious student of the sport.

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press; 2nd edition (May 17, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0801884101
ISBN-13: 978-0801884108

Editorial Reviews
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You can consider this book a message to the outside world from the cosmic center of the sport... There have been lacrosse books before, but this is easily the best.
(Maryland Magazine)

The ultimate how-to guide.
(Baltimore Sun)

About the Author

David Pietramala is head coach of the Johns Hopkins University's men's lacrosse team. A 1990 graduate of Hopkins, he is the only person to win the NCAA Division I lacrosse championship as both a player (1987) and head coach (2005 and 2007). Twice winner of the William C. Schmeisser Award as the nation's top defenseman, the 1989 winner of the Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award as the nation's top player, and a three-time first-team All-American, he is regarded as having been one of the finest defensemen of all time. Neil A. Grauer is an award-winning author, freelance journalist, and caricaturist. A third generation graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, he is the author of six books, including Wits & Sages(Johns Hopkins University Press, 1984), a series of profiles and caricatures of leading syndicated columnists, and Remember Laughter: A Life of James Thurber (University of Nebraska Press, 1994).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Doing Justice to a Great Book
By Miguel A. Ferrer on October 30, 2006
David Pietramala and Neil Grauer have managed to take a classic and update it without sacrificing the integrity, spirit, and purpose of the first edition by Bob Scott. This Second Edition is an absolute must read for any lacrosse coach, player, and fan. Pietramala has done a masterful job of giving the reader insight into the modern game and his own personal views on the sport and the players, much as did Bob Scott before him. Neil Grauer has performed a flawless job in fine tuning the syntax and overall style to make it a very enjoyable read while remaining instructional. Truly the best contemporary book on the sport of Lacrosse. It is a rare and wonderful glimpse into the mind of a great player/coach, and the legacy that is Johns Hopkins Lacrosse.


A wonderful update to Bob Scott's original
By Motomachi on June 11, 2013
Coach Pietramala really brought the original text into the 21st century, and has updated it to reflect the current state of play. His coverage of both individual offense/defense is second to none, and his knowledge and love of the game is readily apparent. He gives a lot of great insights into coaching by highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of his individual players past and present, and explaining how they capitalized on their strengths and compensated for their weakness was extremely helpful for me as a new coach.

If you are serious about increasing your lacrosse IQ and upping your game, either as a coach or player, then you absolutely need to have this book in your hands to read over the summer, and then on your bookshelf to refer back to when needed. The coach has poured his heart into creating it, and we can all benefit from the effort that he has put into the text.

I loved reading about the Hopkins tradition at the end of the book, and wish Coach Pietramala and the Hopkins program continued success.