There are three different ways to describe player positions in box lacrosse. This can be confusing if you’re new to the sport. This article explains how different terms are used to describe the positions players take on the floor. We’ll give you some simple diagrams to make it all clear. Goalies And Runners The broadest … Read more
The sport of lacrosse got its name from French explorers who saw Native Americans playing the game in Quebec in the early-to-mid 17th century. French missionaries thought that the sticks looked like a bishop’s hooked staff or crozier. The French term “la crosse” refers to the cross at the top of a crozier. This became … Read more
Lacrosse is one of the more popular sports in the USA. It’s true that the playing numbers and TV audience are much lower than for the big five sports of football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer. However, Lacrosse has a professional league, and multiple college tournaments. This article compares rugby’s popularity with other sports in … Read more