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B · Beginner · 4 rules · Step 1 of 4

The game

  1. What is lacrosse sixes and how big is the field?Sixes is the short, fast form of lacrosse chosen for the Olympic Games.
  2. How long is a lacrosse sixes game?A game is four quarters of eight minutes.
  3. How does play start and restart in lacrosse sixes?Each quarter starts with a draw at the centre: two players contest the ball between their sticks while everyone else waits outside a 5-metre circle.
  4. When does a goal count in lacrosse sixes?A goal is scored when the whole ball passes through the plane of the goal.
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