What Are Stick Rules in Lacrosse?
Lacrosse is an aggressive sport that relies on a stick with a net attached to it in order to score points. Because of the physical contact of lacrosse, the stick can often become a weapon for hitting and slashing the opponent. While some methods for using the stick are legal, others are fouls that result in penalties. Rules for proper use of lacrosse sticks have given standards to all those who play the game, keeping it as safe as possible. Dimensions During a lacrosse game, the dimensions of the stick have to fall into a certain range to be legal. The length of the stick has to be between 40 and 42 inches long and the netting 6 ½ to 10 inches wide. A goalie stick can be between 40 and 72 inches long and the netting 10 to 12 inches wide. A goalie’s stick can be larger because he uses his stick to block and bat the ball away from the net. The sticks must be made from solid wood, laminated wood or synthetic material. Netting has to be made of gut, rawhide, lien or synthetic materials. St
