Tight spaces. Fast pace. Quick decision making.
These are just a few of the attributes that describe Box Lacrosse, also known as Indoor Lacrosse. Played inside the confines of a multi-sport rink, box lacrosse has a distinct set of rules, apart from the field game. The playing surface is enclosed by boards, usually made of wood or plastic, and each team has six players on the floor - five runners and one goaltender. Players rotate on and off the floor in shifts to play offense by trying to put the ball in their opponents' goal and play defense by preventing their opponents from scoring on their goal.
Box Lacrosse at USA Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse is a member of World Lacrosse and serves as the sport's national governing body for all disciplines of the game in the United States. We work with local organizations as well as the US Olympic Committee to fuel and advance the sport's growth. As USA Lacrosse has grown as an organization, so has the popularity and participation in box lacrosse.
Box Lacrosse Rules
USA Lacrosse publishes a rule set for box lacrosse, including suggested modifications for youth play.
More Information
Coaching Tools
Think Inside the Box
Learn more about how box lacrosse skills and strategy are an integral part of player development. Think Inside the Box is an interview series developed by the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and designed as a resource for players and coaches.
News
Athlete Development | TrueSport | Coaches
| Feb 21, 2025
Coaches: 7 Tips on How to Coach Leadership Ability
Read StoryCoaches: 7 Tips on How to Coach Leadership Ability
Feb 21, 2025
Athlete Development | TrueSport | Coaches
| Feb 21, 2025
Coaches: 7 Tips on How to Coach Leadership Ability
Read StoryUSA Lacrosse Contributes to Published Recommendations for Spinal Injury Care
Feb 20, 2025
Press Release | Health and Safety | Center for Sports Science | MedStar
| Feb 20, 2025
USA Lacrosse Contributes to Published Recommendations for Spinal Injury Care
Read StoryStrong Starts Put UCLA, Georgia at Top of WCLA D-1 Top 20
Feb 19, 2025
WCLA | Press Release
| Feb 19, 2025
Strong Starts Put UCLA, Georgia at Top of WCLA D-1 Top 20
Read StoryUSA Lacrosse Adds Regional ID Clinics in California
Feb 13, 2025
Press Release | National Teams | NTDP | Players | Parents
| Feb 13, 2025
USA Lacrosse Adds Regional ID Clinics in California
Read Story
Athlete Development | TrueSport | Coaches
Feb 21, 2025
Coaches: 7 Tips on How to Coach Leadership Ability
Read Story
Press Release | Health and Safety | Center for Sports Science | MedStar
Feb 20, 2025
USA Lacrosse Contributes to Published Recommendations for Spinal Injury Care
Read Story
WCLA | Press Release
Feb 19, 2025
Strong Starts Put UCLA, Georgia at Top of WCLA D-1 Top 20
Read Story
Press Release | National Teams | NTDP | Players | Parents
Feb 13, 2025