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Lacrosse Terms Glossary

The following glossary is a list of lacrosse terms commonly heard in and around the women’s game. Assist – Preceding pass to a shooter that results in a goal Attack – Players at their scoring [...]

Position Descriptions and Field Diagram

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For the first time parent, a girls’ lacrosse game can be a pretty strange sight with players lined up on both ends of the field, unlike soccer, and unusual markings near the goal, resembling a […]

Off Season – Girls Lacrosse Clinics, Camps, and Teams

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At the close of a lacrosse season parents inquire about off-season opportunities, such as girls lacrosse clinics, camps, and summer teams or leagues. Sometimes they just want to know what’s available. Other times maybe a […]

Lacrosse Origins America’s Oldest Sport

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In areas where lacrosse isn’t as popular – commonly called “non-traditional” areas – most families’ introduction to lacrosse comes by signing their kids up for the local league. Parents often greet the coach with the […]

What is Three Seconds Good Defense in Lacrosse?

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The Three Seconds Good Defense Rule (also called Three Seconds Closely Guarded) is an offensive foul only applicable to the non-check youth girls game. The rule can be confusing because it occurs during active play […]

Girls Lacrosse Stick Upgrade

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Outfitting a lacrosse player can be expensive and no one wants to be too vested in a sport their child is just trying for the first time. New players may want to read Girls Lacrosse Equipment […]

Girls Lacrosse Rules for Beginners

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There are many rules and fouls in girls lacrosse to keep the game safe for the players. This is a summary of common girls lacrosse rules to review with new players and includes much of […]