The NLL and Teams

Explore the National Lacrosse League and the 14 teams competing at the highest level, including your very own Georgia Swarm.

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The History of Lacrosse

Discover the Indigenous origins of lacrosse and how box lacrosse developed into the professional sport we enjoy today.

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The Floor

Understand the dimensions and layout of the box lacrosse floor, which is the same size as a hockey rink and features glass and boards.

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The Players

• Forwards: The main scorers and attackers.
• Transition Players: Responsible for moving the ball quickly between defense and offense.
• Defensemen: Physical players who protect their goal.
• Goalie: The last line of defense protecting the net.

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Penalties

Learn about fouls like slashing and cross-checking, and how penalties lead to man-down situations.

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Special Teams

Power plays and penalty kills are critical to the game’s strategy. See how teams leverage these moments.

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Lacrosse Stats

• G: Goals
• A: Assists
• LB: Loose Balls
• SV: Saves

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Lacrosse Terminology

• Crease: The area around the goal where only the goalie can enter.
• Transition: Switching from defense to offense.
• Face-Off: The play that starts the game or resumes play after a goal.

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