answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Goalies don't have to wear arm pads because they don't need to (unless the league u play in requires them, but that is rare) and the pads limit they're range of motion. But really the goalie himself makes the decision as to wear them or not and some like and some dislike.

User Avatar

Wiki User

2010-04-05 02:06:33
This answer is:
User Avatar
Study guides

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why don't goalies wear elbow pads in lacrosse?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How are men's and women's lacrosse different?

In womens lacrosse they dont have to where elbow pads or shoulder pads or a helmet but must where protective goggles. There is no difference in what goalies must where. Girls lacrosse sticks arent allowed to have any depth in the pocket and in mens(boys) lacrosse you can.


Can Lacrosse goalies wear leg pads?

Box lacrosse goalies do wear leg pads made of hard plastic material like a big shin guards, in field lacrosse goalies can only wear soccer style shin guards


What do lacrosse players wear?

Girls lacrosse players wear a mouthguard and eye goggles. Thier uniform consists of a jersey, usually a tank top, and a skirt with spandex underneath. Boys lacrosse players wear a lacrosse helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, adn rib pads. Girls goalies wear a helmet, a chestguard, padded pants, shinguards, and gloves. Boys goalies wear the same.


Can you wear hockey elbow pads for lacrosse?

yes you can wear hockey elbow pads for lacrosse


What is lacrosse equipment?

For boys lacrosse you need a helmet, a stick, shoulder pads, elbow pads, lacrosse gloves, sneakers and a mouthguard.


What kind of pads are used for lacrosse?

shoulder, elbow, and gloves


What equipment does youth lacrosse need?

For youth lacrosse, the required equipment is; Shoulder pads, Helmet, Elbow pads, Gloves, Mouth guard, and a stick. However there is also "strongly reccomended" equipment. Here is a list in order of importance. Cup/Jock Cleats Rib Pads Usually teams provide matching shorts and jerseys. Equipment varies for goalies.


Do smaller elbow pads give you a faster and more accurate shot in lacrosse?

No.


How do you put on lacrosse gear?

First you put on your shoulder pads, then you put your elbow pads on, next you put your helmet on, finally put your gloves on then you are ready to play lacrosse.


What do you play lacrosse with?

the main equipment is a shaft, attached to a head, a helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, and elbow pads... oh and cleats


What equipment do you need to play lacrosse?

You will need elbow pads, gloves, shoulder pads, a helmet, a mouthguard, a stick, gloves and cleets


What is the best type of lacrosse arm pads?

depends on what position. great elbow pads are Brine lopros. perfect for defense and midfield

People also asked