Here are the quick hits...

-Speed of Play: with a shot clock in hand and offense/defense possession is limited to around 20 seconds of function time. When the transition game takes place players sub off, new players enter. The back and forth pace of basketball, but players subbing!

-Controlled physical contact: Offense starts with contact and defenders rarely face a scenario where they are able to keep their feet flat.

-"Off Ball" like any other!: Majority of your time playing both field and box is off ball. In box your not primarily seeking outside shot solutions so getting to ball in tight requires a lot off off ball play, movement, contact, and urgency.

-Stick work is paramount!: Reps on Reps of clean stick-work where possession is key. Confidence in being able to protect the ball, feed into tight windows, and move the goalie to score on coffee can sized targets.

“I knew that if I wanted to be one of the best players in the world, I would have to dedicate myself to both the indoor and the outdoor game. Playing indoor lacrosse has been a great thing for my career.”

-Casey Powell, MLL/NLL All-Star

If I had my choice, I would have every player under the age of twelve play box lacrosse exclusively or at least a majority of the time.  The number of touches on the ball and the ability to develop better stick skills in a game of box lacrosse, far surpasses what happens to young people on a 110 x 60 yard field.  Learning how to pass and catch in traffic, understanding how to shoot, and developing a sense of physicality are all positive traits developed by the box game.”

– Bill Tierney, US Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Denver University Head Coach, Princeton 6xNational Champion, Team USA 1998