The first time you watch a lacrosse game, ten players per side are moving at full speed with no obvious pattern. Within a few minutes of understanding the positions — who stays where, who can go anywhere, and what each role is responsible for — the action snaps into focus. USA Lacrosse governs the sport at every level …

Your kid signed up for lacrosse, and three days later the coach's email lands: "Players need to show up with their own gear." If you've never played, that sentence is intimidating — lacrosse has more equipment than soccer and different rules for boys and girls. This guide breaks down exactly what a beginner needs, what …

If you're new to the sport in Boulder County, one thing surprises most parents fast: men's and women's lacrosse are not the same game with different rosters — they're two distinct sports with their own rules, equipment, and style of play. USA Lacrosse, the national governing body, maintains separate rule books for the …

Field lacrosse is the outdoor version of the game — the one you'll see at BVSD high school games in the spring and on the CU Boulder campus. If your kid just signed up and you've never watched a full game, this guide covers what you need to know. The Playing Field Field lacrosse is played on a grass or artificial turf …

Box lacrosse is the indoor version of the game — fast, physical, and played in an enclosed arena. It's the same sport the Colorado Mammoth play in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). If you've been to a Mammoth game at Ball Arena in Denver, you've seen box lacrosse at its highest level. How Box Lacrosse Differs from …

If you've been to a Colorado Mammoth game or watched NLL highlights, you've seen box lacrosse. But if you're newer to the sport, you might be wondering how it differs from the outdoor game your kid plays in the spring. Here's a quick breakdown. The Basics Box lacrosse is played indoors in an enclosed arena — typically …