The term sport is used very loosely in society, but people do not fully understand its diverse meaning. There are hundreds of different sports played globally. Field Lacrosse is an increasingly popular, well-known sport throughout the New World. Long Pole is the main defensive position in this game. Being a successful member to a team demands various abilities, such as being in excellent physical condition, having perseverance, and most importantly having commitment.
             Superb physical condition not only improves your health, but is essential in stopping a 6 foot 6 inch, 275 pound player from getting to the net. Speed is indispensable for a Long Pole. The ability to get to the opposing man before he gets to you is a necessity. Without speed this would be extremely difficult. Speed is a primary benefit of good physical condition, along with strength. Being able to physically stop an opponent will make the game drastically easier. Strength allows the long pole to easily overpower the opposing player, and makes it seem almost effortless to physically deprive the adversary of a goal. Strength is a key component of Field Lacrosse, but if faced with someone stronger, co-ordination comes into play. Being coordinated will make the difference between winning and losing a game. The ability to place the stick where the long pole wants it is critical. One wrong slash results in a penalty; co-ordination helps here. Excellent physical condition is exceedingly beneficial when playing any position, but is most useful when playing the position of a defense man.
             Perseverance is another important characteristic in being the best long pole possible. When a long pole injures an opponent, he cannot feel the slightest bit of remorse. In fact, it is a long pole's mission upon stepping on to the field to hurt anyone standing in his way. This is called having no mercy. The long pole will verbally attack the player and get him off his game, which will ...