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High School Lacrosse 
I play for an adult league an I used to play for ocean springs is their a way I can play for a youth team like high school Answer I'm sorry …

Conflict With New Coach 
My son is a sophomore in high school at a top rated program. The new JV coach came from the local middle school and seems to favor the freshman, his former …

Lacrosse Stick Butts (end caps) 
Do lacrosse sticks need buts to play in games, or can you tape it? Answer Tape is ok. Just make sure you cover the metal end well. From

Debeer head with a harrow shaft-are they compatible? and TOS? 
Im looking at a debeer head, either the tempest pro, nv3, intuition, or possibly the stx crux but I want a tapered harrow shaft. How do I know if they …

Long Stick Middie 
Can a long stick middie play offense? I want to be a LSM, but I still want to score. Any drills for LSMs? Answer Middies are by design both …

Lacrosse Instruction 
My son is a freshman in high school and has never played lacrosse, but is thinking he might like to go out for his school team in the spring. Do you know …

reqst 
sir I am Rajeev from India please give kind information developing the game in India please help me Thank you, Rajeev.t India Kerala

Minimum age requirements 
What is the minimum age to be on a team? ANSWER It depends on the area and what clubs are available. US Lacrosse supports Bantam U-9 youth …

Lacrosse for intermediate school kids in corona CA 
I have many students that are interested in getting involved in lacrosse. I teach PE at an intermediate school in corona CA. Do you have some information …

How to play on the Slovakian International lacrosse team? 
Hi. I am the 3rd generation from Slovakia and want to know if it is at all possible for me to play on the Slovakian national lacrosse team? ANSWER

Sore Lacrosse feet question 
I have two boys that have been playing for 3 years each...they are in 5th grade...we live in a wet area and their games are sometime on turf and sometimes …

New to Iowa, experienced High School LAX player 
We are looking at moving to Dubuque, IA, but noticed that there is not any lacrosse there—A problem for our upcoming junior in high school who has played …

Restringing a girls wooden lacrosse stick... 
I have a girl's wooden lacrosse stick that needs to be restrung. I have called sports stores in Virginia but no one does it. I am willing to ship my …

What are some exercises/drills I can do to get in shape for lacrosse season?  
I played lacrosse for two years in high school, but I took this year off, because I wasn't sure if I wanted to play in college. But I really miss playing, …

Coaching HS Coach Conflict of Interest 
Is it a conflict of interest for a high school head coach to also own a for profit club team, and he pressures the parents to have their son's play on …

Girl playing on a Guys only lacrosse team? 
I am in grade 10, and I have always loved the game, I am a girl and we only have a guys team. I have never played before, but I know all the roles and …

Lacrosse Coaching Conflict of Interest 
In your professional opinion, is it a conflict of interest for a high school head coach to also own a pro shop catering to the same sport he/she is coaching? …

Lacrosse Warm ups for kids 
I am trying to devise warm-ups for kids aged 7-11 and 12-15. 15 mins each one. A lot of them have never played before. Any suggestions??? ----------------------------- …

How to lay out a girls youth lacrosse field? 
What equipment should we use for lining our field and what is the best way to approach laying out the lines. Can one person do it? Thanks ANSWER

Mesh Problems 
How do you break in hard lacrosse mesh, and not break in other parts of it. example, im trying to break in the part under my shooters, not the bottom, …

Need Info! Box lacrosse in Wallaceburg Ont in the 30's,40's.50's 
NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE!! I am trying to do a history of box lacrosse as played here in Wallaceburg Ontario 60 years ago. I have one player, John …

Do you do private lesson, if so how do I sign up? Not rated yet
I have been looking for lacrosse privates in the San Jose, CA area and have had some trouble finding them. I am looking to learn the basics of lacrosse …

Lacrosse RPI Not rated yet
What does RPI stand for when rating men's lacrosse? ANSWER RPI stands for "Ratings Percentage Index" and is a term and system used by the NCAA …

Lacrosse Not rated yet
I've never played lacrosse before, do you think I will be able to start as a freshmen? And what will I need?

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High School lax goalie question Not rated yet
High School boys lax question: Goalie receives non-releasable penalty for 2 minutes for slashing. Is it allowable to warm the new goalie up or must he …

Game-Time Communications Not rated yet
I am a coach of a high school varsity lacrosse team. Our club has only been in existence for 3 years, so that is the maximum amount of time that any of …

stall call? Not rated yet
Team A (NFHS rules) has the box in the offensive box. Team B knocks the ball away & it crosses the center line. Team A player gets possession & goes …

Youth Lacrosse Officials Not rated yet
I was wondering who I can get in contact with about getting officials for a youth league.

Youth lacrosse teams in or around Taylor, Michigan Not rated yet
Can you tell me if there are any youth (10 years +) in our area? We are near Detroit, Michigan. Thanks

high lighting worst players how Not rated yet
How do I go about highlighting my worst players?

Lacrosse teams for older kids Not rated yet
I'm a Junior in high school and I want to start playing lacrosse. I've never played before, and my school doesn't have a team, Is there any beginner teams …

lax Not rated yet
what youth teams are there in gilbert AZ? how much is registration?

Womens Lacrosse Season Not rated yet
In what season does woman's lacrosse begin? ANSWER All Lacrosse Associations have their own schedule, and you can find more and more year …

Lacrosse in Portugal Not rated yet
Hi I'm a lacrosse player from Portugal. I´d like to know how can I get some old gear for free to help the development of Lacrosse in Portugal. And if you …

Lacrosse fans globally Not rated yet
Can you tell me where i might find an estimated number of Lacrosse fans worldwide? Thanks

From girl to man. Not rated yet
My school is starting a boy's lacrosse team and under our schools rules, if there is no girls team then a girl can join. I' am 6 foot and 170 lbs. I've …

lacrosse shaft Not rated yet
what is the shortest legal length for a lacrosse shaft in australia? is it 30 inch?

lacrosse shaft Not rated yet
what is the shortest legal length for a lacrosse shaft in Australia? is it 30 inch?

Club Tykers Not rated yet
My son received invite to play on a club level team. What can do to earn playing time? What skills should he be working on in that age group to get him …

Officials Not rated yet
How does one go about becoming a lacrosse official in the Big Bend?

Lacrosse Officials Not rated yet
How to become a Lacrosse official? ANSWER check out the US lacrosse website for training. Many leagues have different lacrosse officials associations …

D-Pole (Both Ends) Not rated yet
Is it legal to defend with both ends of the D-Pole? As in using the capped end to stick check with, and keeping the net near your waist? ANSWER

Settled Goals Not rated yet
What exactly does a settled goal in lacrosse mean? ANSWER Typically a settled goal is a goal scored when the offense is working from a settled …

Lacrosse Transition Goal Not rated yet
What exactly does that mean? ANSWER A transition goal in Lacrosse is similar to other sports like hockey, soccer, basketball, etc... It is a …

Conflict of interest, public school, legal recourse Not rated yet
Is it legal for a coach of a public school lacrosse team to favor his son on a high school lacrosse team? This is what is currently happening on my son's …

College Lacrosse Scholarship Stats Not rated yet
I am trying to find a comparison of Lacrosse vs. other sports in terms of college scholarships. Meaning, what percent or ratio of high school players …

trading players Not rated yet
how long must a team wait to take back a traded player? ANSWER According to our sources in the NLL there are no rules relating to when.

goal scored with penalty flag down Not rated yet
A penalty flag is thrown on team A and a player on team B shoots and scores on a bounce, does the goal count? Answer Depending on the foul the …

D Pole Net Not rated yet
I cant catch very well with my d pole should it have a deep net to make it easier to catch or would that not be good for my game? Answer The …

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location Not rated yet
Where would i sign my kids up to play youth lacrosse in Augusta Georgia?

Girls lacrosse stick heads Not rated yet
Are girls lacrosse Stick heads interchangeable if they're different brands? Answer Same as with the mens sticks usually yes. Debeer has a new …

does it matter if you have a different head and shaft Not rated yet
Does it matter if you have a different head and shaft. Answer Generally speaking no. there are some exceptions to that though. https://www.simplylacrosse.com/wa …

Riddell Helmet Revolution Pad Not rated yet
Do I have to use the top pad in my Revolution Helmet? It makes the helmet sit too far back on my head. The inflatable pads are great but the top one …

Goalie Interference Not rated yet
When is it legal for an attackman to rake under a goalie's stick clamped on the ball? If the goalie has a foot in the crease but the ball and his stick …

Begginers Girls Lacrosse Equipment Not rated yet
What equipment do you need for youth girls lacrosse? Answer Check with your local organization for specific requirements, but you will need …

LAX MESH Not rated yet
does it matter if u have a stx head with warrior lacrosse mesh. Answer I don't believe that there is anything that would prevent you from using …

Injuries in lacrosse Not rated yet
I play lacrosse for my high school team and wile I was playing I went for a ground ball as I came up I was hit hard I was wearing a helmet I got a busted …

After a Penalty Not rated yet
Hey, im new to lacrosse and i know everything i need to know except for the result of a penalty. after a penalty, does the play just resume right where …

age requirement Not rated yet
Do you have a league for 6 year olds? Answer There are two options for Lacrosse in your area that I'm familiar with. You will want to check …

warrior heads and stx shafts? Not rated yet
I'm a sophomore middie and I need to get a new shaft, so i would like to know can a Warrior Evolution 2.0 head fit on a STX Summit Shaft? Answer

warrior heads and stx shafts Not rated yet
Does a warrior head fit on an STX shaft? Answer Most Lacrosse Heads and Sticks are interchangeable between manufacturer with one exception that …

Lacrosse Height Not rated yet
Does height matter if you play midfield your about 5'7 ANSWER Technically everything matters, but realistically no. If you love the game, …

beginning lax high school player Not rated yet
do you guys think a beginning lax player can make a high school team? Answer Without a doubt your lack of experience should not discourage …

Eight and Twelve Meter arc Not rated yet
Where is it on the field? ^^ Answer The 8 meter arc and 12 meter fan are around the goal in womens field Lacrosse. You can find a womens field …

Start a Kids Rec. Lacrosse League/Club  Not rated yet
I would like to start a Kids lacrosse league in my NJ town. I played in High School and Collage but the NJ town I moved into has no lacrosse in the High …

beggining Not rated yet
I'm just starting lax and I'm wondering what stuff I need to play? ANSWER You will need the following: A Stick Start with a 30 inch …

Building a ball wall Not rated yet
I am looking for plans for constructing a ball wall. Do you have any plans or suggestions? (It will need to be a wood wall, not a concrete/cinder-block …

Minimum Weight For Boy's Lacrosse? Not rated yet
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. For the past year and a half, I have been trying to get on the boy's lacrosse team. We have a girl's team, but (no …

LAX information Not rated yet
If I'm just beginning lacrosse do I need a certain stick size or shape etc? Answer A very good choice to start with is a soft mesh or hard …

Mock play of lacrosse Not rated yet
If you were playing lacrosse and an offensive player attempts to throw the lacrosse ball in the goal and it deflects off another offensive player, and …

Best lacrosse players Not rated yet
Which country has the best lacrosse players box and field?

rules for jr a boxla Not rated yet
where can I find rules specific to Jr A Boxla

looking for website for NEILA Not rated yet
Is there an official website for NEILA-New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association? trying to find old records and or awards from the 80's. ANSWERI …

2010 world lacrosse team Ireland Not rated yet
How can team Ireland come in 9th place when it scored 60 points and lost only one game. How can the Netherlands be higher than them? Answer

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Equipment Not rated yet
TO Whom It May Concern, I am assisting in introducing and developing Lacrosse in Eastern Europe and more specifically in Bulgaria. Growing interest …

Lacrosse Shafts Not rated yet
Is there a height difference between a guys attack shaft without a head and a girls attack lacrosse shaft without a head? ANSWER A womans

Goalie Drills Not rated yet
Can you give me some goalie drills.

Help I need ideas to get my club started! Not rated yet
Well I recently moved to Switzerland 3 months ago, and in England my school played lacrosse and just today after we finished our sports lesson (talking …

shaft grip stickers ??? Not rated yet
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING THAT GOES ON THE SHAFT OF THE STICK THAT GIVES A RUBBERY FEEL,, SEEMS TO HAVE A PATTERN BUT NOT SURE.. DOES ANY ONE SELL THIS …

Time periods Not rated yet
How much time is their between each quarter? ANSWER There should be 2 minutes between periods 1-2, and 3-4

Buying a Lacrosse Helmet youth or adult? Not rated yet
I have been renting helmet and pads. Its time to buy. Harris is 12 and will play many years. The helmet he is using now fits great, but has no model or …

Lacrosse weight training for a Goalie? Not rated yet
I am a personal trainer and have trained athletes for all kinds of sports...but not lacrosse. I know nothing about lacrosse! The kid (15 years old) I'm …

How do you break in a womans lacrosse stick? Not rated yet
What is the best way to break in womens lacrosse head? ANSWER The art of breaking in a lacrosse stick whether a mens stick or womens stick truly …

What position should i play Not rated yet
Hey, I am in grade 10 and am considering going out for my high school team. I have never really played lacrosse before just thrown a ball around my …

Does Lacrosse consist of halves or quarters? Not rated yet
Does the game of Lacrosse consist of halves, or quarters? ANSWER Men's / Boy's Lacrosse consists of 4 quarters. Youth Rules: From …

New Reebok Gloves! Not rated yet
When are the new Reebok gloves that Lewis Ratcliff(Washington Stealth) was wearing in the NLL Championship Game Last Sunday coming out? ANSWERCan …

Number NCAA Teams in USA? Not rated yet
Now that I Know How many NJCAA teams there are in the USA, How many NCAA teams are there total? And How can the NJAA, and NCAA, call the the Champion, …

How to tune my lacrosse shot with a lighter stick? Not rated yet
I just purchased a new lighter stick. My passing is not effected but it has changed my shooting. Shots are now going too short into the dirt. Do I need …

How many lacrosse players may attack the goal at one time? Not rated yet
How many players may attack the goal at one time? ANSWER In mens Field Lacrosse 6 men may attack the goal and 4 including the goalie must stay …

How many NJCAA lacrosse teams there are in the USA? Not rated yet
I am curious to ask exactly how many NJCAA Lacrosse teams there are in competition,in the USA, that actually eligible for a National Title? And where …

When does the lacrosse league season start? Not rated yet
When does the Lacrosse Season start? ANSWER There are several different Lacrosse seasons. January - April The National Lacrosse …

What is the lenth of a lacrosse stick? Not rated yet
What is the minimum length an attack lacrosse stick has to be? ANSWER The Minimum length of a lacrosse stick is 30 inches.

How to start a lacrosse league? Not rated yet
I was wondering how I could start a league in my area. I live in Arlington TX and the closest lacrosse league is in Coppell. I believe that I could get …

Lacrosse Referee Classes Not rated yet
Where can I find information on classes to become a lax ref? I live in Mercer County, NJ> Thank you, Joe Brennan ANSWER US Lacrosse …

Poke check vs. body check Not rated yet
When should a defender use a poke check instead of a body check? ANSWER Poke checking is legal in mens lacrosse and is very useful for keeping …

Lacrosse Tournament Invitation - U11, 13 & 15 Not rated yet
How can we get an email list to invite MO teams to the Birmingham, AL area for a tournament. Please email list to ddw1695@yahoo.com. Tournament director …

Lacrosse Substitutions Not rated yet
Can you make substitutions on the fly in lacrosse? ANSWER Yes on-the-fly substitutions are allowed in lacrosse. A player must leave the field …

8 meter arc hash mark distances Not rated yet
I am a grounds keeper for Saline High School in Michigan. We just started up a girls lacrosse league and I'm lining it for the first time. After reading …

What is a high side lacrosse dodge? Not rated yet
What is a high side dodge? ANSWER A high side dodge is a dodge that takes you into a position where you have a high angle shot. Typically out in front …

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Left or Right? HELP Not rated yet
I'm going to be coaching and I forget which attackman, middie, and defenseman is the right one or the left one...when I call them out or substitute I would …

Lacrosse Head Shaft Compatibility Not rated yet
Do you know if a Brine Money Goalie Head will fit on a Goalie STX lacrosse shaft? ANSWER: Short answer is Yes. I believe they are compatible. …

How do I use the Lacrosse Events Calendar? Not rated yet
How do you add a Tournament to the Events page? ANSWER: Adding a lacrosse tournament or any lacrosse event to the lacrosse events calendar …

Puerto Rico Lacrosse Not rated yet
How could I get information in regards to Puerto Rico Lacrosse? Thanks Answer I have not been able to find anything solid on Puerto Rico …

How Many Players are Needed in Lacrosse? Not rated yet
How many players are required to play lacrosse? ------------------------------------------------------------- Answer This is a tricky question. …

Lacrosse History Not rated yet
I found a glass tray/plate that have a few logos on them that I'm wondering if it has something to do with Lacrosse. The tray is definitely from at …

How safe is Lacrosse? Not rated yet
How safe is lacrosse? ------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: Another Great Question, While I believe …

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