The Playing Area & Equipment

Understanding the field and gear is your next step as a beginner.

The Field:

• The field is rectangular, measuring 70 metres long and 36 metres wide
• For non-sanctioned events, dimensions can range roughly 55–75 m long and 35–55 m wide
• There is one goal at each end of the field
• Each goal has a goal crease — a protected area around it
• A centre line divides the field into two halves

Key Zones to Know:

• The crease around your opponent's goal is off-limits to attacking players
• The goalkeeper has protected status inside their own crease
• The centre line is a boundary the goalkeeper must never cross during play

Basic Equipment:

• Players use a lacrosse stick (a long handle with a mesh pocket) to carry, pass, and shoot the ball
• A lacrosse ball is used during play
• The goalkeeper has special protected gear suited for stopping shots

Knowing the layout of the field will help you understand positioning and where the action happens during a game!