You need to stick a proper butt end to the end of a lacrosse stick otherwise; you will have a hard time controlling the stick in the middle of the lacrosse mayhem. Moreover, in professional lacrosse leagues, a player would not even be allowed to use the stick. Sometimes, you might be penalized for doing so. So, that means, there is no getting around the idea of skipping lacrosse butt ends if you are serious about the game. However, finding the right lacrosse butt end is not that easy. A good quality lacrosse butt end will help you improve your…
Author: Enoch C. Williams
Enoch C. Williams
Enoch is a veteran lacrosse player. He has played on the same team for 20 years, and his teammates are like family to him. He's worked hard over the last two decades to get where he is today, playing in some of the best tournaments in North America with people that have become lifelong friends. Enoch loves pushing himself physically and mentally every time he steps onto the field, knowing that if he doesn't give 100% then there's always someone else who will take his place.
It does not make sense that all players are running after the ball and are then located in one place, this is why lacrosse player positions are named after different tasks. Today we want to explain these tasks a little bit, divided into men and women. Men Attack On the pitch there are three attacking players per team. They are using a stick that is called short stick, during the game, which means the shaft is shorter than the ones of the other players. Their main task is to score goals and they are not allowed to leave the opponents side…
There are many possibilities and versions to play lacrosse, as you know. There is Field Lacrosse, Box Lacrosse, Beach Lacrosse and so on. But did you ever hear anything about wheelchair lacrosse? Can you imagine how it is to play lacrosse in a wheelchair? We did not first. But this people have proven that it works. You should not give up your dreams on the basis of disability. Ryan Baker Ryan was a passenger during a car accident when he was 19 years old. After this he was paraplegic. It happened in 1991 in Colorado. He grew up in San…
A truly unique point of the differences between field lacrosse and box lacrosse is that one is played as the word says on a field and the other indoor. But there are many more, not so obvious differences between the two types of lacrosse. If you are interested or you are considering which of the two types suits you better then here is the perfect article for you. 1. Popularity of the lacrosse types For example, field lacrosse is very popular in the US, whereas in Canada box lacrosse is often played inside and roofed on, for example in converted…
The lacrosse history in Australia goes back to the 19th century. In the different regions of Australia, like Victoria or Queensland, Lacrosse developed completely independently and sometimes it went down again because of the World Wars, but if you are interested in the exact facts, you can find them here. Men Lacrosse history in Australia Victoria The Canadian Lambton L. Mount came as a 14-year-old boy with his family to the Victorian gold fields in 1853. It was 1875, after seeing a football final, that his childhood memories about lacrosse came back and he remembered what a superior game it…
Over time, lacrosse sticks have changed significantly. In my opinion they were improved. We want to get to the bottom of the question: How are lacrosse sticks produced? Or how were they produced? The new materials make the sticks lighter, stronger, easier to grip and have better ball control. Only the design has remained pretty much the same. Here you will learn, what happens in the manufacturing process. Traditional method of embroidery production Mostly hickory was used for the shaft and then raw skin as a net. Hickory wood is hard, but not too heavy and also malleable, which of…
Before you ask, yes it makes a huge difference which lacrosse shoes lacrosse cleats or turf shoes you are wearing while playing. Some championships have already been lost because of the wrong footwear. Believe it or not, the shoes make the difference. The reason is that lacrosse is a tough sport for the feet and wearing the wrong shoes can have devastating consequences. You can find out everything about the choice between lacrosse cleats or turf shoes here. What are lacrosse cleats? Almost every outdoor sport uses shoes that have a kind of “grip” to keep them from slipping on…
Women’s lacrosse, a sport that combines finesse, agility, and tactical acumen, is governed by an intricate set of rules designed to ensure fair competition and, above all, player safety. One of the most crucial and often misunderstood rules in this milieu is the shooting space rule. This rule is not only a cornerstone of the game’s strategic landscape but also a pivotal element in preserving the safety of the athletes on the field. The Basics of the Shooting Space Rule To distill the shooting space rule to its essence, it stipulates that a defender is prohibited from darting into the…
The substitution box in lacrosse serves as a strategic pivot point, a fulcrum where the scales of a game can tilt decisively in favor of one team or another. With its role in facilitating player transitions, the substitution box is a 20-yard-long section situated between the team benches on the sideline. It’s a zone that buzzes with activity, where athletes come on and off the field during play, dynamically shaping the flow of the match. Lacrosse substitutions bear a striking resemblance to those in hockey; they are executed on the fly with no stoppage in play. This fluid exchange can…
You know what they say, the 125th time’s the charm! That’s certainly the case for the epic showdown between Johns Hopkins and Maryland’s lacrosse teams. The Blue Jays finally got the upper hand in this age-old rivalry with a nail-biting 12-11 win, claiming the Rivalry Trophy, a share of the Big Ten regular season title, and a bye into the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The 6,600 fans in attendance were on the edge of their seats throughout the whole game! A Rollercoaster of a Game It was a true game of ups and downs. Starting with a 5-4…