{"id":1640,"date":"2023-03-08T04:31:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T04:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=1640"},"modified":"2023-09-13T11:19:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T11:19:42","slug":"lacrosse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/sport\/lacrosse\/","title":{"rendered":"Lacrosse Rules UK | Sticks Regulations for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

LACROSSE STICKS UK<\/strong>: Competitors play field lacrosse as a team game.<\/p>\n

Teammates use a stick with a mesh or net at one end to pass a ball to each other. As a rule they do so around an outdoor rectangular playing field.<\/p>\n

The sport originated around a thousand years ago in Native American communities. They used lacrosse as a training ground for tribal warriors battling for victory.<\/p>\n

French Jesuit missionaries first witnessed (and documented) the earliest versions of the game. But in fact, the ‘Laws of Lacrosse<\/strong>‘ got codified in Canada around 1867.<\/p>\n

The present day game is fast paced and a frenetic contact sport. It requires the use of protective padding and helmets for the players.<\/p>\n

Less common variations of the outdoor pastime are box lacrosse and intercrosse. But, this beginner section focuses on the basic rules and regulations for playing field lacrosse in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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Rules of Lacrosse UK<\/h2>\n
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Aim of playing Lacrosse Game<\/h5>\n

The simple aim of the game is to shoot a ball into your opponent’s goal using a lacrosse stick – called a ‘crosse<\/strong>‘. Of course, you want to score more goals than they do to win the game.<\/p>\n

Players use the stick to catch, carry, and pass the ball. Other player tactics include trying to stop the opponents from gaining possession. You also use the lacrosse stick to dispossess opposing players of the ball when they have possession.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rules of Lacrosse Playing Field<\/h5>\n

Lacrosse’s playing field should be a rectangle with white markings for boundary lines. The measurements should have 110 yard sidelines (100.58 meters) long by 60 yard end lines (54.86 meters) wide.<\/p>\n

A heavy white line should mark the centerline (midfield line) of the pitch. The midfield line must be perpendicular to the sidelines. There should be a goal at either end measuring six feet by six feet. A circular ‘crease<\/strong>‘ should surround each goal with a diameter of 18 feet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Lacrosse Equipment UK<\/h3>\n