Ace Liriano, age six, played 'L-ball,' a modified version of lacrosse for youth, at the Madison Boys and Girls Pinkerton Clubhouse in Harlem. Lacrosse, considered the fastest sport on two feet, attracts young players. Organizations such as Harlem Lacrosse and Bronx Lacrosse aim to introduce lacrosse to students in New York City. Uptown Lacrosse, a new nonprofit, provides free training for about 40 families, engaging 27 children weekly. The inaugural season concluded recently with a rescheduled event including clinics and games amid weather concerns.
Ace Liriano, 6, sprinted around the basketball court at the Madison Boys and Girls Pinkerton Clubhouse, playing 'L-ball,' a 3-on-3 version of lacrosse.
Regarded as the fastest sport on two feet, lacrosse is traditionally played with 10 players each on two opposing teams who carry a stick.
Organizations like Harlem Lacrosse and Bronx Lacrosse have sought to teach lacrosse to middle and high school-aged students in the city.
Uptown Lacrosse offers the sport for free to about 40 families, engaging 27 kids aged five to 12 in their first season.
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