ABOUT SpeedLax

Speed Lax is a format of lacrosse we use for Summer SpeedLax and the Romp in da Swamp.  It is a 3v3 game on a small-sided field to exponentially raise lacrosse participation for girls and boys of all ages. Speed Lax significantly reduces barriers to entry and makes sampling lacrosse simple.

WHY SpeedLax?

• Small Roster sizes, so everyone plays
• 3v3 format to develop hand/eye, passing, and agility skills
• SpeedLax is simple to try
• Emphasis on teamwork, ball movement with and without the ball, and field spacing
• Improve skills with footwork, passing, catching, cutting, and playing together as a team.
• Lacrosse can be played anytime, anywhere – in places you’ve never imagined
• Exercising the fundamentals of lacrosse is the key to improvement
• Being in a match means rapid touches, decisions & development
• The Speed Lax experience will be fast, FUN & Consistent
• Learning lacrosse can be fun and competitive without excessive contact

SpeedLax Format

• Games consist of 3 players vs. 3 players
• Mini 4x4 goals are used
• Equipment needed is a stick, mouthguard, and reversible pinnie.
• The stick must be a standard “short stick” only, defined as 40” to 42” in length for boys & 35.6” to 43.6” for girls. NO DEFENSIVE LONG POLES