World Lacrosse Leaders to Speak On Growth Of 6-v-6 Style Game
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –Joel Franklin joined Erin Smith and Lauren Davenport of US Lacrosse and World Lacrosse’s TJ Buchanan Saturday in an all-star panel at the LaxCon digital conference presented by US Lacrosse. Together, they shared their expertise and outlook on the small-sided movement of 6-v-6 lacrosse. As a compliment to traditional lacrosse play, 6onLAX (by Halo LAX) and Flex6 (of US Lacrosse) formats feature less players, a smaller field, and a faster-paced game style. Each participating panelist and organization shared their perspective on the potential for this short-sided game to have long-lasting positive effects for the growing sport of Lacrosse.
THE SMALL-SIDED MOVEMENT: PLAYING SIXES LACROSSE
By Paul Ohanian
In an effort to keep expanding the sport of lacrosse and appealing to new participants, many leading organizations having begun thinking outside of the traditional parameters of the game.
They are learning that slightly modified versions of the sport can help remove some of the most commonly cited barriers to participation, such as cost, access, field space, and qualified coaching.
A relatively new movement, called small-sided lacrosse or 6’s Lacrosse, has emerged. Fundamentally, it’s lacrosse played by fewer members on each team and on a smaller field. It still involves the basic skills associated with the traditional version of the game – passing, shooting, scooping, cradling – but offers many alternatives that further ease the entry into participation for newcomers of all ages.
