Box Lacrosse 101
New to indoor lacrosse? Use this primer to answer all your questions!
Welcome to the Swarm’s Box Lacrosse 101! Whether you’re just watching your first game and want a quick primer on what’s happening on the floor or you’ve been a fan for years but want to know more about the action, this guide is designed to educate you as quickly and efficiently as possible – especially as you join the legions of fans who are becoming Swarm Season Ticket Members!
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The Basics
Game basics, face-offs, timeouts/challenges
The NLL and Teams
A quick history on the National Lacrosse League and its 14 teams
The History
The roots of the great game of lacrosse
The Floor
Details and names of the areas on the floor
The Players
Who does what on a box lacrosse team
The Penalties
Common penalties players are called for
The Special Teams
When one team has more players on the floor
The Stats
Lacrosse statistics and what they tell us
The Slang
Learn lacrosse lingo