A lacrosse head is the piece of plastic that sits on top of the lacrosse shaft (the actual “stick” part of the lacrosse stick). A typical head is 10 inches long and weighs somewhere between 4.5 and 6 ounces. The shape of a lacrosse head is vaguely reminiscent of an upside down pear and consists …
Lacrosse balls are solid rubber balls that rest in the pocket of a lacrosse stick and are used to play the game of lacrosse. Lacrosse balls are 7 3/4 inches-8 inches in circumference and weigh 5-5.25 ounces. They are about the size of a tennis ball and weigh similar to a baseball. Basic Characteristics Material: …
Women’s and girls’ lacrosse games involve twelve players on either team (including a goalie) competing on a grass or turf field. Players utilize a lacrosse stick to pass around and carry a ball with the aim of scoring goals on the opposing team’s goalie. Games are usually split into four 15-minute quarters, at the end …
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The four main lacrosse positions on a lacrosse team include attackmen, midfielders, defensemen, and goalkeeper. The game of lacrosse has ten players on each team. Each team has three attackmen, three midfielders, three defensemen, and one goalie. Players often start by choosing the lacrosse positions they are most interested in trying. As players get older …
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Boys’ lacrosse is a contact sport. And as with all contact sports, players of the game are required to wear a lot of gear. For the budding young lacrosse player who is just looking to practice his skills in the backyard, purchasing a lacrosse stick is enough to get going. If that sounds like your …
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