The rules of women’s lacrosse differ significantly from men’s lacrosse and are specifically designed to allow less physical contact between players. As a result of the lack of contact, the only protective equipment required is eyewear and a mouth guard. The pockets of women’s sticks are shallower than those of the men, making the ball harder to catch and more difficult to shoot at high speed. Women play with three attackers (or “homes”), five midfielders (or “middies”), three defenders (starting from the back, called “point”, “cover point”, and “third man”), and one goalie. Seven players play attack at one time and seven defenders are present. There is a restraining line that keeps the other four players (plus the goalie) from going into the attack. If those players cross the line, they are considered offsides and a penalty is given.

Lacrosse is my main sport and is very full of contact but not as much as men’s lacrosse.   The sport contains lots of hard training and lots of running involved. This sport is one of the best and most popular sports out there, so many people have joined clubs, teams, etc. Trying lacrosse is a great idea, but before you get to the practices… be in shape it’s not as easy as if you weren’t in shape.

~Vicki Palmer