Teams routinely score close to 20 goals per game. Generally, attackmen stay on the offensive end of the field, and defensemen and the goalie remain on the other. Midfielders bridge the gap, running up and down the entire length of the field. Checking is an integral part of the sport, and players wear helmets, shoulder pads and heavily padded gloves. Much like hockey, there is a penalty box, and a team assessed with an infraction is forced to play a man down.
Penalties range from slashing and cross-checking to the use of an illegal stick.
The goal is 6 feet by 6 feet, and the goalie uses a stick with an enlarged pocket to protect the net. State's club will hold an organizational meeting early next fall, and those interested in playing should attend. It's really fun to play, it's fast paced, and there are a lot of hard hits. It's also exciting just to watch. The lacrosse club has also set up a web page with information for current and prospective participants.