Men'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 Men's Lacrosse: Our 10-minute guide to
the game.
Wikipedia:
Good wiki community writeup on the sport.
US
Lacrosse Men's Lacrosse Guide: A basic guide
by the national governing body of lacrosse.
US
Lacrosse Boy's Lacrosse Guide: A basic guide
by the national governing body of lacrosse.
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 are a few
good resources:
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 lacrosse. They also provide some
coverage on their cable channel.
Box: Box lacrosse is a professional variation
of the game. Although the game is different than
outdoor lacrosse, you will still be able to pick
up a fair amount about the game. The main league,
Major League Lacrosse is televised on ESPN2 (schedule).
The secondary league, National Lacrosse League,
has weekly game coverage on VS (formerly OLN)
(schedule).
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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