my wife's cousin's played at rutgers and one with the professional indoor league.(philly and baltimore)coaches some now.i had never even seen lacross or watched it on tv.then several years back the cousin came down to play charlotte the one year they had a team.i went not expecting much.when they blew the whistle to start the game one took off with the ball and another one started hitting him or beating him with the stick.i knew then i would like it.too bad charlotte didnt stick around.i know school lacross is not that rough but it is fun to watch.