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College Lacrosse Equipment
The Crosse: The crosse (lacrosse stick) is made
of wood, laminated wood or synthetic material, with a
shaped net pocket at the end. The crosse must be an
overall length of 40 - 42 inches for attackmen and
midfielders, or 52 - 72 inches for defensemen. The head
of the crosse must be 6.5 - 10 inches wide, except a
goalie's crosse which may be 10 - 12 inches wide. The
pocket of a crosse shall be deemed illegal if the top
surface of a lacrosse ball, when placed in the head of
the crosse, is below the bottom edge of the side wall.
The Ball: The ball must be made of solid rubber
and can be white, yellow or orange. The ball is 7.75 - 8
inches in circumference and 5 - 5.25 ounces.
The Helmet: A protective helmet, equipped with
face mask, chin pad and a cupped four point chin strap
fastened to all four hookups, must be worn by all men's
players. All helmets and face masks must be NOCSAE
(National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic
Equipment) approved.
The Mouthpiece: The mouthpiece must be a highly
visible color and is mandatory.
The Glove: All players are required to wear
protective gloves. The cutting or altering of gloves is
prohibited.
Protective Equipment: All players, with the
exception of the goalkeeper, must wear shoulder pads.
Arm pads and rib pads are also strongly recommended and
often required, as are athletic supporters and
protective cups for all players. The goalkeeper is
required to wear a throat protector and chest protector,
in addition to a helmet, mouthpiece and gloves.
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