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Box Lacrosse vs Field Lacrosse

Lacrosse Feb 08, 2022
Box Lacrosse vs Field Lacrosse

As a new lacrosse parent or player, you may be wondering what the main differences are between box and field lacrosse since it will mean different leagues and styles of play.

Box Lacrosse Vs. Field Lacrosse

Box Lacrosse Field Lacrosse

• Version of lacrosse created in Canada, and played mainly in North America.


• Indoor version of lacrosse – typically played on hockey rinks when the ice is taken out.


• Traditional version of lacrosse.


• Outdoor version of lacrosse – played on a field.


• Teams of 6 (5 players and 1 goalie).


• Teams of 10 (9 players and 1 goalie).


• More similar to basketball strategically – all 5 players play offensively and defensively as a unit.


• More similar to soccer strategically – players are separated into positions and must occupy a certain area of the field; 3 attack, 3 midfielders, 3 defence.


• 30 second shot clock introduced for novice division and older.


• No time limit to take a shot.


• No offside or icing.


• To avoid offside, teams must maintain at least 4 players on either side of the field at all times.


• Contact education introduced at early levels.


• Contact education introduced at early levels.


• Fewer youth injuries compared to other sports.


• Fewer youth injuries compared to other sports.





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