Lacrosse is a team sport where players use a stick with a net to catch, scoop, and throw a ball into the opposing teams net. Considered to be the first sport in America, Lacrosse was originally invented by North American Native tribes, played by the French, and then widely adopted by the Canadians. Played on a field roughly the same size as a soccer field, two opposing teams fight for a solid rubber ball and attempt to shoot it into the opposing teams net to score. Often considered a violent game, lacrosse is a common high school and college sport.

How do you play lacrosse?

Much like soccer, lacrosse is played on a similar field with 20 players on the field. You have three attackmen, three midfielders, three defenders and a goalie. The goal is to get the lacrosse ball with your lacrosse stick and score it into the opposing net to score points.

How long is a lacrosse game?

There are four 15-minute quarters that equal out to 60 minutes of playing time. Halftime usually lasts 15 minutes in a regular-season game, but in title games, halftime is 30 minutes. Time is also affected if there are penalties/fouls or if the game goes into overtime.


Who invented lacrosse?

Lacrosse was invented by the North American Native Tribes and is the first national sport played in the United States. Lacrosse is also known as “the creators game or the medicine game” and is sought out to be a form of medicine for Native Americans when they were sick.

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2.47”-2.55” | 62.7-64.7 mm (Diameter)
5-5.2 oz | 140-147 g
Lacrosse Ball
6.470
0.147
8600
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Lacrosse BallPerspective view of a 3D model of a Lacrosse BallPerspective view of a 3D model of a Lacrosse Ball
Lacrosse Cradling
250
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Lacrosse Cradling
180’ (60 yd) | 54.86 m
330’ (110 yd) | 100.59 m
59,400 ft² | 5518 m²
Lacrosse Field
5486.000
10059.000
5518.00
1100
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Lacrosse FieldView of a Lacrosse Field in 3D available for downloadView of a Lacrosse Field in 3D available for download
6’ | 182.9 cm (Inside)
6’ | 182.9 cm (Inside)
7’ | 213.4 cm
35-115 lb | 15.9-52.2 kg
Lacrosse Goal
182.900
182.900
213.400
52.200
2000
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10”-12” | 25.4-30.5 cm
5”-5.5” | 127-139.7 mm (Pocket)
40”-72” | 101.6-182.9 cm
6-14 oz | 170-397 g
Lacrosse Goalie Stick
30.500
13.970
182.900
0.397
250
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Lacrosse Goalie Stick3D model of a Lacrosse Goalie Stick viewed in perspective3D model of a Lacrosse Goalie Stick viewed in perspective
6.5”-10” | 16.5-25.4 cm
2”-2.5” | 50.8-63.5 mm (Pocket)
40”-42” | 101.6-106.7 cm (Offense); 52”-72” | 132.1-182.9 cm (Defense)
5-12 oz | 142-340 g
Lacrosse Stick
25.400
6.350
182.900
0.340
14500
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Lacrosse StickView of a Lacrosse Stick in 3D available for downloadView of a Lacrosse Stick in 3D available for download
6’0” | 1.83 m
September 9, 1992
Lyle Thompson
183.000
1992.00
1400
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Lyle Thompson
5’11” | 1.80 m
October 29, 1982
Michael Powell
180.000
1982.00
5200
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Michael Powell
6’3’ | 1.91 m
December 14, 1985
Paul Rabil
191.000
1985.00
6900
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Paul Rabil
Michael Powell
Height comparison diagram of Michael Powell compared to other lacrosse players

Michael Powell is a retired American professional lacrosse player who converted to become a musician and visual artist. In 2002 and 2006, he was with the United States team in the World Lacrosse Championship, where he was commended as the All-World Team. Powell has played professionally for Boston Cannons, Baltimore Bayhawks, and Syracuse University, where he was First Team All-American on four occasions besides carrying the school's record for the most career points and seeing the school to two national championships. Powell has received the Tewaaraton Trophy twice and the Jack Turnbull Awards four times as the top attacker in Division I.

Michael Powell has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Set of illustrations of Michael Powell in various lacrosse poses dimensioned with overall height
Michael Powell is a retired American professional lacrosse player who converted to become a musician and visual artist. In 2002 and 2006, he was with the United States team in the World Lacrosse Championship, where he was commended as the All-World Team.

Michael Powell has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Set of illustrations of Michael Powell in various lacrosse poses dimensioned with overall height
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 2004—

Birthday
October 29, 1982

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Lacrosse Catching

Lacrosse Catching is a means of stopping a pass from going through by catching the lacrosse ball using the lacrosse stick or preventing the lacrosse ball from entering into the lacrosse goal. The objective is to take the ball and retake ball or game possession. We can divide a lacrosse catch into Cross Handed or Cross Body Catching. To perform a lacrosse catch, you must move the stick from one side of the body to the next without switching hands. A lacrosse catch is also for receiving a pass from a colleague. This technique demands proper body positioning and adequate stick grip so you can maintain ball possession.

Group of drawings of lacrosse players catching in a range of lacrosse positions
Lacrosse Catching is a means of stopping a pass from going through by catching the lacrosse ball using the lacrosse stick or preventing the lacrosse ball from entering into the lacrosse goal. The objective is to take the ball and retake ball or game possession.

Group of drawings of lacrosse players catching in a range of lacrosse positions
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Lyle Thompson
Scaled height comparison illustration of Lyle Thompson in relation to other lacrosse players

America's professional lacrosse player Lyle Thompson is possibly the most decorated in history. He started playing lacrosse because of its cultural and spiritual benefits to the Onondaga people earning the Tewaaraton Trophy and the Turnbull awards on two occasions. Lyle plays in the National Lacrosse League for Georgia Swarm, where he has been an MVP and Championship MVP. He is also signed with Major League Lacrosse for Chesapeake. Thompson brags the second-most career assists at two-hundred and twenty-five and career points at four hundred in Division I. He helped the Iroquois win a silver medal in the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship.

Lyle Thompson has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Group of drawings of Lyle Thompson in a range of lacrosse positions labeled with overall height
America's professional lacrosse player Lyle Thompson is possibly the most decorated in history. He started playing lacrosse because of its cultural and spiritual benefits to the Onondaga people earning the Tewaaraton Trophy and the Turnbull awards on two occasions.

Lyle Thompson has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Group of drawings of Lyle Thompson in a range of lacrosse positions labeled with overall height
Lyle Thompson
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6’0” | 1.83 m
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 2015—

Birthday
September 9, 1992

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Lyle Thompson standing, lacrosse (various)

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Lacrosse Cradling

Lacrosse Cradling refers to maintaining ball possession in a lacrosse game while moving with the lacrosse stick without the ball falling. The players are protecting and handling the ball while moving around the field. To effectively master this skill, you must grasp how to duck, check, escape hitting, shooting, and passing. You must hold the lacrosse stick with both hands, with the dominant hand holding the stick near its head and the other almost at the bottom. While performing a cradle, the stick needs to be in a parallel position to the body.

Set of illustrations of lacrosse players cradling as seen from various angles
Lacrosse Cradling refers to maintaining ball possession in a lacrosse game while moving with the lacrosse stick without the ball falling. The players are protecting and handling the ball while moving around the field. To master this skill, you must grasp how to duck, check, escape, shoot, and pass.

Set of illustrations of lacrosse players cradling as seen from various angles
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Lacrosse Ball
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The Lacrosse Ball is a significant component in the sport of Lacrosse used together with the lacrosse stick. It is usually solid rubber. Men use white lacrosse balls while women use yellow, though orange and lime green are also available. Every lacrosse ball must meet the NOCSAE lacrosse ball standard.

Besides, every lacrosse ball must have the words "Meets NOCSAE Standard" emblazoned on them. Interestingly, the lacrosse ball is not only used in lacrosse sport but also in gyms as massage balls to boost muscle performance, reduce fatigue, and lessen soreness.

Lacrosse Balls have a diameter of 2.47”-2.55” (62.7-64.7 mm) and circumference of 7.75”-8” (19.69-20.32 cm). The mass of a Lacrosse Ball is between 5-5.2 oz (140-147 g).

Measured illustration of a Lacrosse Ball dimensioned with overall diameter and circumference
The Lacrosse Ball is a significant component in the sport of Lacrosse used together with the lacrosse stick. It is usually solid rubber. Men use white lacrosse balls while women use yellow, though orange and lime green are also available. Every lacrosse ball must meet the NOCSAE standards.

Lacrosse Balls have a diameter of 2.47”-2.55” (62.7-64.7 mm) and circumference of 7.75”-8” (19.69-20.32 cm). The mass of a Lacrosse Ball is between 5-5.2 oz (140-147 g).

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Lacrosse Ball
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5-5.2 oz | 140-147 g
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Circumference: 7.75”-8” | 19.69-20.32 cm

Materials: Vulcanized rubber

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Lacrosse Ball Elevations (various)

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