Women's
Lacrosse Tips for the Fan
Like any sport, lacrosse is confusing to watch
if you never played it yourself. Here are a few
things you can do to learn more about the game.
1. Read about the game. Here
are a few sites you should visit to learn more
about the game:
SportSpectator Fan's Guide
to Women's Lacrosse: Our 10-minute guide to
the game.
US
Lacrosse Women's Lacrosse Guide: A basic guide
by the national governing body of lacrosse.
US
Lacrosse Girl's Lacrosse Guide: A basic guide
by the national governing body of lacrosse.
Wikipedia: Good wiki community writeup on
the sport.
NOTE- Women's lacrosse and men's lacrosse differ
substantially.
2. Watch a game with a player
(current or former). At high school games, there
are usually multiple levels (frosh soph, j.v.,
varsity) that play on the same day. Come early
or stay late and watch the game with someone who
can answer your questions. Also, at tournaments,
there is plenty of time to watch games with coaches
or players. Watch a competitor's game while you
have a break.
3. Watch a televised game.
Watching a game with the professional commentators
will help you pick up the lingo. Here is a good
resource:
CSTV:
College sports TV (CSTV) has free online clips
of college and national lacrosse. Look on the
main page for recent clips, or click on the "video"
tab and sort by women's lacrosse. They also provide
some coverage on their cable channel.
4. Ask questions. If you have
a question, don't be afraid to ask. Good resources
are coaches or players. You can ask them in person,
or contact us
and we'll try to help you out.
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