Box vs Field
Basic Overview of Differences:
| Item | Box Lacrosse | Field Lacrosse |
| Venue | Arena (or outside box) 200 ft, same as hockey arena | Field, 330 ft (close to soccer field length) |
| Periods | 3 periods, 20 min each | 4 quarters, 15 min each |
| # of Players In Game | 5 players, 1 goalie | 9 players, 1 goalie |
| Net Size | 4’ x 4’ | 6’ x 6’ |
| Positions | Goalie, Runner | Goalie, Defense, Midfield, Attack |
| Ball Used | Hard Rubber Ball | |
| Faceoffs | To Start Each Period, After Each Goal | |
| 30 Second Clock? | Yes | No |
| Cross Checking Allowed? | Yes | No |
| Shoulder Checking Allowed? | No | Yes |
| Checking A Non-Ball Carrier? | When Their Team Has Possession & When In Offensive Zone | Within 9’ of the ball |
| Offsides | No | Yes |
| Defenders Use Long Poles? | No | Yes |
| Goalie Gear & Positioning | Maximum/Heavy Duty Gear, idea is to stop ball with body, goalie stick positioned between legs to guard the five-hole | Minimal/Light Gear, idea is to stop ball by catching it in goalie stick, goalie stick positioned above shoulder in catching stance |
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