Equipment Field lacrosse

a typically equipped field player, carrying short crosse

each player carries lacrosse stick measuring 40 to 42 inches (1.0–1.1 m) long (a short crosse ), or 52 to 72 inches (1.3–1.8 m) long (a long crosse ). in modern circles word crosse has been replaced stick , terms short stick , long stick or pole used. on each team 4 players @ time may use long crosse: 3 defensemen , 1 midfielder. crosse made of head , shaft (or handle). head triangular in shape , loosely strung mesh or leathers , nylon strings form pocket allows ball caught, carried, , thrown. in field lacrosse, pocket of crosse illegal if top of ball, when placed in head of stick, below bottom of stick s sidewall.

head of men s lacrosse stick

the maximum width of head @ widest point must between 6 , 10 inches (15–25 cm). 1.25-inches bottom of head, distance between sidewalls of crosse must @ least 3 inches. modern sticks have tubular metal shaft, made of aluminum, titanium, or alloys, while head made of hard plastic. metal shafts must have plastic or rubber cap @ end.

the sport s growth has been hindered cost of player s equipment: uniform, helmet, shoulder pads, hand protection, , lacrosse sticks. many players have @ least 2 lacrosse sticks prepared use in contest. traditionally players used sticks made native american craftsman. these expensive and, @ times, difficult find. introduction of plastic heads in 1970s gave players alternative wooden stick, , mass production has led greater accessibility , expansion of sport.