What does a girl attacker do in lacrosse?
An Attacker is the person(s) who are either playing Middle hitter, or outside hitter. And sometimes even back row attacks. An Attack is a strike at the ball downwards in hopes to gain a point from the other team. Also known as "SPIKE"
Did early lacrosse players wear helmets?
No, girls are not allowed to wear helmets in America. In other countries it may be allowed but not in America. That is a contriverisial issued being debated for a few years. The people against helmets say that it will make girls more violen while playing lacrosse. But girls can throw just as hard as guys can so if they get hit in the head it will have major damage to the skull and could result in death.
Edit: Just FYI, girls can't throw as hard as guys... Granted, SOME girls can throw as hard as SOME guys, but on average, guys shoot a lot harder. I would love to see girls play a full out game of mens lacrosse lol. That would be pretty intense.
What are the rules to playing lacrosse?
Lacrosse is a game of speed and your always gonna be on the run. There is a crosse the stick and a head with mesh in it that you can use to scoop the ball up. Make sure you don't rake it.( my coach is always saying it) When your trying to catch the ball don't catch it like a spoon. Hold your stick up and let it come in DO NOT swat at the ball in an attempt to catch it. And stretch cause you'll feel achy after a game. Never stop in the middle of a game. First of all your coach will go berserk and second like i said its on the run. If your a new player you''ll need a mouthguard, a helmet, armpads, gloves, a cup, a stick, shoulder pads, rib pads, and cleats. Soccer cleats will do. And if their is a bunch of people huddling whacking each other with the stick don't be afraid to run though a knock a few people down to get the ball but if your team looks like they have it get open so you can get a pass and make a fast break to the goal. the positions in lacrosse are midfeild-which is offense and defense, attack which is offense,defense which is defending your goalie and attacking the attack players and goalie which is blocking shots from going into the goal.
Do lacrosse players wear protective cups?
Besides goalies, most players prefer not to wear cups because of restriction while running and they can be uncomfortable. They are not required but it's a good idea to do so.
I strongely suggest that you where a cup. when you do get hit there you wont regret it.
Only guys wear cups, girls, well you know, they don't really need them
But chest protectors, gloves, helments and elbow pads are mandatory.
--Depends on if youre playing HS lax or club. Most HS requirements have a cup as a Mandatory piece of equipment.
What is the best type of mesh to use for lacrosse?
hard mesh
soft mesh
micro mini mesh
8 diamond
7 diamond
6 diamond
5 diamond
Canadian mesh
traditional mesh
fresh mesh
dura mesh
sweet mesh (very very hard to find not sold online or really in stores yet)
What is the average score of a lacrosse game?
It's generally accepted that a sidearm shot is considered the fastest shot, although this is different for every person. However, this is only because most people shot incorrectly overhand. If executed correctly, the overhand shot is the most powerful.
Before we begin to examine how to shoot overhand, we should understand the basic physics of shooting and the speed associated. Essentially, a lacrosse stick is a third-class lever, which means that it multiplies distance. What that means is that the head of the stick will travel farther, and much faster than your hands do. Also, the farther away the head of the stick is from the fulcrum, and your hands, the faster your shot will be.
How can you adjust your form so that you get the max speed? Simple. Firstly, get your hands up, and away from your body. Ideally, you want to extend them as far back as possible, and keep them above the shoulders. Next, get your hands close together. The closer they are, they faster you can shoot (if you have the strength). Finally, the shooting motion does not come from the arms, it comes from your hips and shoulders.
When shooting, always remember: hands up and out and your power comes from your "hips and nips".
Now, go practice. The final key to shooting fast is all practice.
Also remember that in a game, you will probably not be able to shoot like this, but if you practice it the correct way, you will automatically get as close to this form as you can when shooting in a game.
You can get hurt in lacrosse. However, in both the mens and womens game you do have protection to a certain extent.
Womens gear:
Mens gear:
What is the most expensive lacrosse head?
there are many good lacrosse heads. attack- evo, evo 2.0, etc. with the evos. middie- proton power. defence- revo, super proton power.
I'm sure there is more but these i think are the best.
How did the early french play lacrosse?
The word lacrosse comes from the French word 'la crosse' meaning 'the stick'.
How many people play in lacrosse?
Well it can vary but in normal outdoor Lacrosse 10 people play at once. 3 midfielders 3 attack men, 3 Defense and 1 goalie (for each team)
What is significant about the number 22 in lacrosse?
#22 is used by Syracuse (one of the university powerhouses) as a number reserved for their greatest players. To anyone who follows university lacrosse, #22 signifies many of the greats who have played the game, especially at Syracuse who just happened to wear it.... sort of like #99 in hockey always conjures up images of Wayne Gretzky. Over time, the number became synonimous with great players. Any ways, #22 is only given out to the best player on the team.
flow is just the the hair that goes out of the back of your helmet just grow out your hair and youll have flow
What is the meaning of numbers on lacrosse jerseys?
it is just there jersey number... It is their jersey numbers (not there), which means that they can be identified by broadcasters in the booth and whoever is keeping the books for fouls so the ref can identify them by number.
How many people are on a lacrosse team?
Men's field lacrosse is played with ten players on each team: a goalkeeper; three defenders in the defensive end; three midfielders (often called "middies") free to roam the whole field; and three attackers attempting to score goals in the offensive end.
Why was lacrosse a good preparation for war?
Lacrosse is a team sport created by indigenous people of North America. This contact sports involves players wielding sticks strong with a loose mesh for catching and holding a ball. Players pass the ball to each other and, eventually, attempt to score by flinging the ball in the opposing team's net.
How many minutes are in a lacrosse quarter?
There are four quarters in lacrosse. The time depends. If you're in a youth league maybe 8 minutes. College and the MLL are 4, 15 minute quaters.
How many NHL players played Lacrosse?
I'm assuming you are saying "How many lacrosse players are there?". In that case there are 10 on the field at the time. 3 mid fields, 3 defense, 3 attack, and a goalie. There are also subs on the side. (Thats mens positions)
In womens lacrosse there are 12 players on each team.
What are the rules of mini lacrosse?
If u r going to hit sombody with your stick you cant wind up to hit them
no trippiing
no hitting in the head
no stepping in the circle around the goalie (creese)
and no pushing from behind
Which was originated first lacrosse or hockey?
yes it is said to have been invented by the ancient Mayans.
What is the equipment needed in lacrosse?
In Lacrosse you use a stick, consisting of two parts, the head and the shaft. You also wear protective equipment such as a Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Arm Pads, Gloves, and sometimes rib pads. Rib Pads are not required.
In mens there is generally the shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, the cup, the helmet, and the stick which is either the short stick or the defensive pole.
In womens the equipment is basically a stick the length of a mens short stick, optional gloves, and goggles.
Both have to wear mouthguards because no one wants to lose teeth, or get a concussion. Both have goalies that wear chest pads and helmets with thigh pads. The shin guards are preferred but are mainly up to the goalie or the coach as well as any other pads.
I'm not sure about mens lacrosse but for womens all you need is an approved stick, mouthguard, and eye protection goggles.
Men use helmets, gloves, elbow/arm guards/protectors, chest pads, a stick (made up of the shaft and head), a cup, and optionaly rib guards (very useful for midis and attack because you get slap and poke checked a lot).
Men's and women's lacrosse require different equipment, since the rules for the sport are different.
Men's lacrosse equipment:
Women's lacrosse equipment:
You need lacrosse gloves , arm guards, helmet, shoulder pads, and a lacrosse stick
For Women's Lacrosse:
You need a lacrosse stick, goggles, a mouth guard. Gloves and cleats are optional
What is the speed of the lacrosse shoot?
A fast shot in lacrosse, usually a sidearm crank, can travel between 100 and 110mph. Average speeds are in the 80-100mph range. Paul Rabil was recorded as the fastest shot on record at 111 mph.
What should you name your lacrosse stick?
the metal part is the shaft the top the holds the ball is called the head and the net is the mesh