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∙ 14y agoPeople replace the "cross" in the word and put an "x" on the end of the word. Therefore, lacrosse is also called "lax."
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∙ 9y agoLacrosse was called Lacrosse Because When Most native americans had they sticks together
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∙ 7y agoIt comes from using an X as shorthand for the word cross
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Is there personal lacrosse?
yes its called MLL( Major League Lacrosse)
Are there indoor lacrosse fields?
yes but the game is called box lacrosse
What is indoor lacrosse called?
indoor lacrosse is called box lacrosse. it is played mainly in canada. In box there are also different rules about your stick, gear, and general gameplay.
How play lacrosse?
lacrosse was originally called "the little brother of war" by the Indians
What is the old name for lacrosse?
For the Mohawk Nation it was called Tewaaraton. For the Algonquin Nation it was called Bagataway.
Was the game lacrosse always called lacrosse?
yes it was la crosse after the cross. it was french Before it was called lacrosse, the Native Americans called it "Baggataway" which means "little brother of war". The Iroquois believe lacrosse to be a gift from the Creator. To be played for the Creator's enjoyment and to heal.
Is activison making a new lacrosse video game?
Yes its called Lacrosse 2010
Is there playoffs in lacrosse?
yes but there not called playoffs they are called something else
What is the stick called?
The actual stick of the Lacrosse stick is called a shaft.
Someone called you a 'stick head' what does it mean?
Do you play lacrosse by any chance? There is a brand of lacrosse equipment called Stickhead, so if you play or love to watch lacrosse, that's probably the reference. If not, then the person was insulting you. Are you thin? Many thin people are called sticks.
Should women be allowe to play mens lacrosse?
No that is what Women's lacrosse is for as a 5 year lacrosse player I do not suggest women play men's lacrosse. it's called men's lacrosse for a reason. Women's lacrosse isn't for men neither should men's be for women. Lacrosse is an extremely dangerous sport women should play with women.
What is the name for substituting players called in lacrosse?
shunting
