Playing area Field lacrosse
diagram of men s college lacrosse field.
a standard lacrosse field 110 yards (100 m) in length each endline, , 60 yards (55 m) in width sidelines.
field lacrosse goals centered between each sideline, positioned 15 yards (14 m) each endline , 80 yards (73 m) apart 1 another. positioning goals within endlines allows play occur behind them. goal 6 feet (1.8 m) wide 6 feet (1.8 m) tall, nets attached in pyramid shape. surrounding each goal circular area known crease, measuring 18 feet (5.5 m) in diameter.
if player enters crease while shooting toward goal, referee call foul , ball gets turned on other team.
a pair of lines, 20 yards (18 m) both midfield line , each goal line, divides field 3 sections. each team s point of view, 1 nearest own goal defensive area, midfield area, followed attack or offensive area. these trisecting lines called restraining lines. right angle line marked 10 yards (9.1 m) each sideline connecting each endline nearer restraining line, creating restraining box. if official deems team stalling, not moving offensive purpose while controlling ball, possessing team must keep ball within offensive restraining box avoid loss-of-possession penalty.
field markings dictate player positioning during face-off. face-off how play started @ beginning of each quarter , after each goal. during face-off, there 6 players (without considering goalkeepers) in each of areas defined restraining lines. 3 midfielders each team occupy midfield area, while 3 attackmen , 3 of opposing team s defensemen occupy each offensive area. these players must stay in these areas until possession earned midfielder or ball crosses either restraining line. wing areas marked on field on midfield line 10 yards (9.1 m) each sideline. line indicates 2 nonface-off midfielders per team lineup during face-off situation. these players may position on either side of midfield line. during face-off, 2 players lay sticks horizontally next ball, head of stick inches ball , butt-end pointing down midfield line. once official blows whistle start play, face-off midfielders scrap ball earn possession , other midfielders advance play ball. if possession won face-off player, may move ball himself or pass teammate.
the rules require substitution areas, penalty box, coaches area, , team bench areas designated on field.
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