Lacrosse Basics
This is the main objective in the sport of lacrosse.
Score goals by shooting the ball into the opponent's goal?
This player is responsible for protecting the goal and stopping the opposing team's shots.
The goalie
This country is considered the birthplace of modern lacrosse
Canada
This is the netting area at the end of a lacrosse stick, used to catch and carry the ball.
The pocket
Lacrosse was an Olympic sport for the first time at the 1904 Summer Olympics, but was only played once in this year
1904
In lacrosse, this piece of equipment is used by players to catch, carry, and pass the ball.
lacrosse stick
This position is generally responsible for taking faceoffs and playing both offense and defense
Midfielder
The first recorded game of lacrosse was played by French settlers in North America in this century.
17th century
This type of protective gear is worn by lacrosse players to protect their upper body from checks and hits.
Shoulder pad
After its initial Olympic appearance, lacrosse returned as a demonstration sport in the Summer Olympics in this year.
1982
This is the maximum number of players allowed on a lacrosse field per team during regulation play (excluding goalies).
10 players
This position’s primary role is to score goals and assist the attack team
Attacker
In 1931, this organization was formed as the governing body for the sport of lacrosse in North America.
Lacrosse Federation
This type of footwear is commonly worn by lacrosse players for traction and support during a game.
Cleats
The lacrosse competition in the Olympics is played in this format, similar to field hockey.
6-on-6
Lacrosse originated with this Native American tribe, who are considered the game's spiritual and cultural ancestors.
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy)?
These players are primarily tasked with defending the goal area and preventing the attack from scoring.
Defenders
The sport of lacrosse is often referred to as this due to its fast-paced nature and aggressive style of play.
"The fastest game on two feet"
This item, worn by lacrosse players, is used to protect the hands and wrists
Gloves
Lacrosse was officially removed from the Olympics after this year’s Games
1948
In lacrosse, this type of contact is illegal and involves hitting an opponent who does not have possession of the ball.
Body checking or cross-checking
In lacrosse, the player known for taking the draw at the beginning of the game or after each goal is called this.
Faceoff specialist
In 1974, this North American professional lacrosse league was formed, later becoming a major part of the sport's commercialization.
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
In lacrosse, this is the most important piece of protective gear for a goalie, designed to block shots.
Goalie mask or helmet
There is an ongoing campaign to reintroduce lacrosse as an Olympic sport, spearheaded by this international governing body.
World Lacrosse Federation