What was the lacross ball /stick originally used for back in the days? see below?

Question

Lacrosse is a team game played with a netted stick and a ball that Europeans adopted from aboriginal Canadians. The Oijbwe translation means knocking about of balls. What was it originally used for? need for radio trivia pls.

Answer 1

"Preparing for war" works for CISN trivia

Answer 2

The answer is "Conflict resolution and training of young warriors", but please look at what section the question is in, please put it in the other sports category or general category.  Also check your spelling Lacrosse is spelled with an 'e' at the end.  Thanks.