https://www.boulderlacrosse.com/series/beginner-guide/Recent content in Series/Beginner Guide on BoulderLacrosse.comHugo -- gohugo.ioenBoulderLacrosse.comWed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.boulderlacrosse.com/post/what-is-field-lacrosse/Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.boulderlacrosse.com/post/what-is-field-lacrosse/ <p>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.</p> <h2 id="the-playing-field">The Playing Field</h2> <p>Field lacrosse is played on a grass or artificial turf field, similar in size to a soccer field. The standard men's field is 110 yards long and 60 yards wide. Women's fields are the same length but slightly wider.</p>https://www.boulderlacrosse.com/post/what-is-box-lacrosse/Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.boulderlacrosse.com/post/what-is-box-lacrosse/ <p>If you've been to a <a href="https://www.coloradomammoth.com">Colorado Mammoth</a> game or watched <a href="https://www.nll.com">NLL</a> 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.</p> <h2 id="the-basics">The Basics</h2> <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1012089347386563" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1012089347386563" data-ad-slot="4232626766" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <p>Box lacrosse is played indoors in an enclosed arena — typically a hockey rink with turf laid over the ice, surrounded by boards. The playing surface is smaller than a field lacrosse field, and the boards keep the ball in play continuously.</p>