Re: Can one of you fellas tell me why men's lacrosse players

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The guys are allowed to body check with the stick

Apr 17, 2023, 11:29 PM

and the ladies are not from what I understand. clipped the stuff below from the webs.

CHECKING VS. NO-CHECKING

When it comes to gear, here’s the most important differentiator: men’s lacrosse allows checking, while the women’s game doesn’t. This means that male players have to face the constant threat of getting bumped or poked with a stick. Like hockey, there are rules that disqualify especially violent checking. But that doesn’t mean legal checks don’t carry a risk of injury, which makes protective gear a must. Helmets, mouth guards, shoulder and elbow pads, and gloves are all standard in men’s lacrosse.

In women’s lacrosse, any kind of body checks or stick checks that hit the player will result in a penalty, so the gear requirements are significantly smaller. Most female players are required to wear goggles and mouth guards while helmets and protective padding are reserved for goalies.