Box Lacrosse vs Field Lacrosse

Crosse • Feb 08, 2022

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.