How does indoor lacrosse differ from field lacrosse?
The field is smaller than an outdoor lacrosse field and the goals are 4’ x 4’6″ rather than 6’ x 6’. There are five fielders and a goalie on the field at once – all short sticks. (Defensemen, this is your chance to score!) Fielders run for three to four minutes and then rotate off. Games consist of two 25 minute halves with a brief half time. Scoring is typically higher than field lacrosse. A shot must be taken within 30 seconds of initial possession. The ball must be cleared in 10 seconds. There is no offside rule as in field lacrosse. Checking is allowed, however, No Cross Checking is allowed. A player may not check another player within three feet of the walls with or with out a stick i.e. “No Boarding”. The ball moves around rapidly in a confined area so full equipment must be worn. Goalies may NOT come out and hit/body check players.
