All About Box Lacrosse
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All About Box Lacrosse
Introduction
Box lacrosse, often known as boxla or boxcrosse, is the indoor counterpart to the outdoor field lacrosse. The two versions are markedly different in gameplay and setting.
History and Popularity
Originating in the 1930s in Canada, box lacrosse was initially developed to generate off-season revenue for hockey arenas and to keep players fit during the summer. Today, box lacrosse is more popular than its field counterpart in Canada.
Game Play and Rules
Unlike field lacrosse, box lacrosse is played indoors, typically in repurposed hockey rinks or indoor soccer fields. The goals are smaller, and the attacking team must shoot within 30 seconds of gaining possession, making the game fast-paced and aggressive. This version of lacrosse emphasizes passing and running, enhancing players' overall skills and athletic ability.
Box Lacrosse vs. Indoor Lacrosse
It's important not to confuse box lacrosse with indoor lacrosse, a newer, less violent variant. Indoor lacrosse blends elements of both box and field lacrosse and is usually played in areas where box lacrosse isn't prevalent. Indoor lacrosse is a winter sport, as opposed to the summer season of box lacrosse.
Professional Indoor Lacrosse
Professional indoor lacrosse combines the physicality of hockey with the fast-paced, high-scoring nature of basketball. Each team fields six players, and the game is known for both its speed and intensity.
Differences and Similarities
Though increasingly similar, box and indoor lacrosse differ in equipment and game structure. Box lacrosse allows solid wooden sticks, while indoor lacrosse mandates hollow-shaft sticks. Additionally, indoor lacrosse consists of four 15-minute quarters, whereas box lacrosse has three 20-minute periods.
Conclusion
The advent of indoor lacrosse is relatively recent, highlighted by the first World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in 2003. As both versions evolve, they offer unique, thrilling experiences for players and fans alike.
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