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All 34 articles from World Indoor Lacrosse, newest first.
5 Box Lacrosse Catching Drills: From Soft Feeds to PressurePractise five box lacrosse catching drills with clear setups, soft-hands cues and checkpoints, progressing from easy feeds to non-contact pressure. Which Lacrosse Shot Should You Use in Box?Learn how overhand, sidearm, underhand and quick-stick shots differ, then practise choosing a box lacrosse release for the available lane. Attack a 2–3 Box Defense With a High OverloadAttack a two-high, three-low box lacrosse zone with a high overload, a timed inside cut and clear shooting reads. Includes a short practice progression. A Three-Zone Shooting Drill for Box LacrossePractise box lacrosse shooting from three angles, then add a pass and controlled defensive pressure. Includes setup, rotation and coaching checkpoints. Attacking a Defense in Box Lacrosse: Why It Isn’t a 3–4A 3–4 is a football defense, not a box lacrosse formation. Learn to read indoor coverage, move defenders and create a shot with a simple practice. Attack a 3-2 Box Zone With Low Passes, Timed Cuts and ReversalsAttack a three-high, two-low box lacrosse zone with balanced spacing, timed cuts, a pass-down pick-down action and a simple practice progression. Protect the Middle Without Losing Cutters in Box LacrosseLearn the five-player house zone, how to hand off cutters, and why a four-player penalty-kill box needs different assignments, with a practice progression. Build a Controlled Shot That Fits the Box GameBuild a repeatable box lacrosse shot, shorten your release, read the goalie and practise three drills that progress from target accuracy to live decisions. Turn a Box Lacrosse Faceoff Into Controlled PossessionCheck box lacrosse faceoff setup, whistle timing, clamp violations and teammate release rules, then practice turning a legal draw into a safe first pass. How to Play Lacrosse: First Skills for the Box GameLearn how to play box lacrosse with clear cues for scooping, cradling, passing, shooting and defending, plus a simple first-session progression. Make Accurate Box Lacrosse Passes Under PressureBuild a controlled box lacrosse pass, find a clear lane, lead moving receivers, and practise with a three-on-one drill that adds interception pressure. Box Lacrosse Explained: Rules, Rhythm and Your First PossessionLearn how box lacrosse works: five runners and a goalie, the shot clock, line changes, contact rules and a simple first practice. The Box Lacrosse Rules You Need Before PlayingGet the box lacrosse rules for player numbers, shot-clock resets, substitutions, legal contact, crease violations and penalties under World Lacrosse rules. 7 Box Lacrosse Goalie Drills for Positioning, Saves and OutletsRun seven box goalie drills for stance, angle movement, tracking, recovery, breakaways and outlet passing, plus a practical 45-minute session. Build a Box Goalie With Six Progressive DrillsUse a 60-minute box lacrosse goalie practice for stance, angles, controlled saves, lateral tracking, rebound recovery and simple outlet decisions. Box Lacrosse Defense Starts With Inside PositionBuild better box lacrosse defense through inside positioning, clear pick calls, legal contact, crease help, shot-clock pressure and clean exits. 8 Box Lacrosse Drills for Passing, Picks and Tight-Space PlayRun eight box lacrosse drills for catching, loose balls, give-and-goes, picks, transition and small-sided play, plus a practical 60-minute plan. 6 Box Lacrosse Defensive Drills That Build a Connected UnitSix progressive box lacrosse defensive drills for footwork, inside position, pick coverage, off-ball awareness and transition recovery. Build Better Box Defenders With Six Progressive DrillsBuild box-defense footwork, angles, pick communication, crease help and outlets with six drills, clear coaching cues and a 45-minute practice plan. How to Play Box Lacrosse Goalie: A Beginner’s GuideLearn a box lacrosse goalie’s stance, positioning, save movements, clearing decisions, specialized gear and key crease rules. How to Disinfect a Mouthguard Without Damaging ItClean a lacrosse mouthguard safely with cool water and liquid soap, let it dry fully, and know when to replace it or ask about disinfection. How Long Does a Lacrosse Game Last?A box lacrosse game has 60 minutes of regulation play, but an NLL game lasts about two hours. See breaks, stoppages, overtime and rule variations. Build Both Hands With a Smarter Solo Stickwork PlanStart with a balanced 100-rep circuit, work slowly for control, track each hand, and add quick releases or movement only when basics are repeatable. Can a U.S.-Resident Minor Play for an Ontario Lacrosse Club?A minor whose primary residence is in the U.S. may apply to a club of their choice, but approval does not guarantee eligibility for every event. Where Every Ottawa and Philadelphia Player Landed in the Dispersal DraftFull 43-slot board from the Sept. 15, 2026 NLL dispersal draft, the seven traded picks and what each club gave up, plus a filterable club-by-club lookup. A Simple Tape Job That Starts at the Butt End and Fits Your HandsFit a proper butt-end cap, bridge it to the shaft, wrap upward with slight overlap, finish with a flat band, then test hand movement in gloves. Can You Use a Wooden Stick in Box Lacrosse in 2026?There is no universal rule: wood is legal in some 2026 competitions and prohibited in others, depending on governing body, division and event terms. How the NLL Determines Whether Goalie Equipment Is LegalRule 35 caps NLL shin pads at 8 inches at the knee and 5½ at the ankle, with set limits for pants, gloves and arm pads, enforced by Rule 88 inspections. How to Check a Box Goalie Stick’s Width Without Using the Wrong RuleUnder World Lacrosse rules, use the frame’s outside edges, with a 13-inch maximum—not the inside opening—and verify your competition’s code. Every Score From Halifax—and Canada’s Overtime GoldFind all 20 scores, pool standings, playoff and placement games, final rankings, and the 15–14 sudden-death overtime title result. The 23 Players and Staff Behind Canada’s 2007 Indoor TeamFind all 23 players with numbers, positions, handedness, hometowns and clubs, plus coaches and staff, backed by an archived final roster. What Your First Non-Contact Box Session Will Actually Be LikeExpect tight spacing, quick transitions and incidental collisions; use the checklist to confirm contact rules, required gear and penalties. Boarding, Rear Contact, or a Legal Check? Start With the Right RulebookStart with the competition’s rulebook, then assess board involvement, contact direction and possible head contact as separate questions before making the call. Same Stick, Different Sport: What the Boards and the Shot Clock Do to LacrosseBox vs field lacrosse: five runners on a hockey floor, a 30-second shot clock, cross-checking, and tiny goals — what actually changes indoors, and what it builds.