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B · Beginner · 5 rules · Step 1 of 3

The game

  1. What is men's field lacrosse and how big is the field?Two teams of ten try to throw a small rubber ball into the other team's goal with sticks that have a netted head.
  2. How long is a men's lacrosse game?Four quarters of 15 minutes, with two minutes between the first and second and the third and fourth, and ten minutes at half-time.
  3. How does a face-off work in men's lacrosse?Each quarter and each goal restarts with a face-off.
  4. When does a goal count in men's lacrosse?A goal is scored when the whole ball passes from the front through the goal, between the posts and under the crossbar.

Positions and play

  1. Is body checking allowed in men's lacrosse?Yes, within limits.
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