Lacrosse equipment, Gear, and Sticks
Lacrosse is a fast-paced game that, to someone unfamiliar with the game, seems to combine elements of both hockey and soccer. The game has a long history which dates back several centuries to pre-colonial North America and is still widely popular, especially in Canada and the northeastern United States. It is a game that takes a considerable amount of skill and athleticism, and is played by both professional and amateur enthusiasts.
Hornetlacrosse.com is one of the internet’s best sources of information regarding all aspects of the great game of the lacrosse. Our goal is to introduce the basic elements of the game to burgeoning lacrosse fans, as well as provide a resource for those that are well-versed in the game. Whether you’re looking for information about lacrosse equipment, including sticks and other gear, or are just interested in learning more about the game, then you’ve found the right website.
The game of lacrosse can trace its roots to early Native American tribes of as far back as the 12th and 13th centuries. However, the game of that era was considerably different than what we recognize as lacrosse today. A typical lacrosse field in the ancient game could be several square miles in size, and teams of hundreds of players would compete against each other, often for days on end. The players often took these games very seriously, both as a means of warrior training and for spiritual fulfillment.
In the modern game of lacrosse, there are many differences in both the rules of lacrosse, as well as lacrosse equipment. Today’s rules call for teams of 10 players each, played on a well-defined, structured pitch measuring 110 X 60 yards. Goals are positioned inside a round “crease” at either end of the field, but with 15 yards space behind each goal. This allows play to happen both in front and behind the goal keeper.
Lacrosse equipment is quite a bit different than those used by the original players of the game. Lacrosse sticks are designed in three basic categories; attack/midfield, defense, and goal keeper. An attack/midfielder stick, sometimes referred to as a short “crosse”, has a stick that measures from 40-42 inches in length, while a defense stick, or long “crosse”, measures anywhere from 52-72 inches long. The head on either stick is essentially the same, measuring 6.5 inches at the widest part. Goal keeper sticks can be anywhere from 40-72 inches in length, but they have a much wider head, often measuring up to 12 inches wide.
Lacrosse gear includes much more than just the sticks. In most cases, helmets are required protective gear, due to the high-impact nature of the game. Other protective equipment can include shoulder pads, elbow pads and gloves. Goalkeepers commonly wear chest protection as well. This equipment is highly recommended as the game can be quite violent at times, and injuries are common. However, many people will enjoy “friendly” games with other lacrosse enthusiasts; and these games are much less prone to heavy impacts.
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