With this is mind, it’s not really a box game, but more of a field lacrosse game that they’ve taken inside. Sure, the size of the field is different, but last time I checked, in a box game you don’t get much breathing room behind the net. They added so much room behind the nets, and by doing this guys are shooting from freakin’ half way!

What is the point? It’s cool to see guys trying to get a “box” league going, but seriously, at least give a little effort into trying to be authentic. I’m not talking about guys wearing field lacrosse helmets durring the game, though…

I would like to see more authenticity in these “box leagues.” I think that tossing the idea of using three longpoles, or any longpoles for that matter and replacing them with shorties would be a grand idea. Also, take baby steps. If you can’t necesarrily get box equipment, because, lets face that shit’s expensive, go for the box goal, move it back 10 feet and get the field goalie in net. Just a suggestion.

In all, It deffinetly is cool to see box leagues showing up in the states, that isn’t lost on me, but lets get a little authentic here, fellas.

i would argue that its not so much the canadian’s superior “finishing ability” but rather their ability to get open/handle the ball in tight spaces around the cage that makes them more effective.

A field goal is big because you are typically shooting from pretty far out. Box lacrosse results in a lot more in close shots. a 10 yard shot is a good shot to give up in box. So… by playing on big goals, kids are being babied and when they go out and play field lacrosse and that easy 7 yard shot becomes a 12 yard shot, they suffer.

The motions might not always be the same but when you look at Canadians who come down to the states to play field lacrosse, no one questions their ability to finish. Why? because they’ve been playing on 4x4s and a 6×6 is literally MORE than twice as big. 16 square feet vs 36 square feet.

Just like playing different sports will make you a better lacrosse player, so will playing a different style of lacrosse, on smaller goals. And forcing kids to shoot low is NEVER a bad thing. top cheese is great but it’s not the only way to rip!

I’d be less worried about corrupting a kids shooting motion (he should have many) and more worried on their accuracy. 4x4s force you to shoot accurately. I think my point stands.