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Lacrosse

Team Sports

Lacrosse is one of the oldest team sports in the world (of Native American origin). It will be included in the 2028 Olympics. Using the netted stick calls for a unique kind of coordination. It is played in Box (indoor) and Field (outdoor) formats.

Benefits
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Speed and agility
  • Stick control
  • Team strategy
  • Strength
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersArmsCoreLegs

Supporting Muscles

BackChestCalves

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
9

Up to age 9

Mini lacrosse, light stick, basic throwing and catching

12

Up to age 12

Basic game format

15

Up to age 15

Official competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Lacrosse: Stick control and tactical knowledge are passed on

Starting age

Ages 7+ (ideal: 9)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 7–10 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,200 – TRY 3,500

Equipment
Lacrosse Stick₺500–1,800
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Helmet + Gloves₺600–2,000
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Shoulder Pads₺400–1,200
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

Türkiye Lakros Federasyonu

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Lacrosse Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Lacrosse and How Is It Played?

An instructional video on lacrosse rules and gameplay

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Lacrosse: An Animated Explainer

A video that shows the rules of lacrosse through animation

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