33 lacrosse quiz questions with answers, from the game’s Indigenous origins to field rules, positions and the pro leagues. The full key is at the end.
Each question has three options and keeps the correct one behind a button, so a team can play along and keep score. These lacrosse quiz questions cover field and box rules, equipment, penalties and history, and the answer key under the scoring table lists all 33 lacrosse trivia questions and answers in order. The rule questions about lacrosse make a useful refresher for new players, and the set reads well out loud at a team night.
1. Which Indigenous peoples of North America originated the game that became lacrosse?
- A) The Inuit
- B) The Haudenosaunee
- C) The Aztec
2. Which country is recognized as the birthplace of lacrosse?
- A) France
- B) Canada
- C) United States
3. What were the traditional lacrosse sticks made of?
- A) Bamboo
- B) Hickory
- C) Oak
4. What was lacrosse known as by the Indigenous people?
- A) Stickball
- B) Fieldball
- C) Medicine game
5. In what year was the first women’s lacrosse game played?
- A) 1890
- B) 1906
- C) 1917
6. Which player position is primarily responsible for scoring goals in lacrosse?
- A) Defender
- B) Midfielder
- C) Attacker
7. How long is the shot clock in the National Lacrosse League?
- A) 24 seconds
- B) 30 seconds
- C) 45 seconds
8. What happens to a team while one of its players serves a penalty?
- A) It plays a man down
- B) It only loses possession
- C) It must substitute the goalkeeper
9. How many players are on a field lacrosse team?
- A) 8
- B) 10
- C) 12
10. What is the name of the area in front of the goal where only the goalie can enter?
- A) Crease
- B) Box
- C) Safe zone
11. What does the term “cradling” mean in lacrosse?
- A) The act of picking up a loose ball
- B) The motion used to keep the ball in the pocket of the stick
- C) A type of shot used to score on the goal
12. Which league did Major League Lacrosse merge into in 2020?
- A) The Premier Lacrosse League
- B) The National Lacrosse League
- C) The World Lacrosse League
13. What special type of equipment is required for women’s lacrosse?
- A) Shoulder pads
- B) Goggles
- C) Knee pads
14. In indoor lacrosse, how many players are there on each team, including the goalie?
- A) 5
- B) 6
- C) 7
15. What is the name of the lacrosse move characterized by one player setting a screen for another player to run around?
- A) Dodge
- B) Pick
- C) Scoop
16. What is the term for restarting play after a stoppage in lacrosse?
- A) Free hit
- B) Free kick
- C) Faceoff
17. How many points are awarded for a goal in lacrosse?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
18. What is the term used when a player picks up a loose ball off the ground?
- A) Ground ball
- B) Scoop
- C) Swipe
19. How long is a standard men's field lacrosse field?
- A) 100 yards
- B) 110 yards
- C) 120 yards
20. What is it called when an offensive player's body enters the crease?
- A) A crease violation
- B) A free position
- C) A clear
21. Which lacrosse leagues use a shot clock to limit the time on offense?
- A) NCAA and MLL
- B) MLL and NLL
- C) NCAA and NLL
22. What is the typical size of the goalie’s stick?
- A) 40-50 inches
- B) 50-60 inches
- C) 40-72 inches
23. What is the faceoff move in which a player traps the ball under the head of the stick?
- A) The clamp
- B) The rake
- C) The pick
24. What is a common lacrosse violation that occurs when a player uses the flat of their stick to hit an opponent?
- A) Slashing
- B) Spearing
- C) Charging
25. What is the limit on the number of long sticks allowed on the field for a team during a lacrosse game?
- A) 2
- B) 4
- C) 6
26. What is the maximum number of players allowed in the penalty box at once for each team?
- A) 2
- B) 3
- C) 4
27. What is the standard length of a college lacrosse game?
- A) 60 minutes
- B) 80 minutes
- C) 100 minutes
28. What is the name of the league that serves as the top level of professional box lacrosse in North America?
- A) Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
- B) National Lacrosse League (NLL)
- C) Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
29. How long does a technical foul penalty last in men's field lacrosse?
- A) 30 seconds
- B) One minute
- C) Two minutes
30. What is the term for the act of aggressively defending the opposing player who has the ball?
- A) Pressure defense
- B) Body defense
- C) Marking
31. What is the term for checking an opponent’s stick to dislodge the ball?
- A) Poke check
- B) Stick check
- C) Swipe check
32. In lacrosse, what is the term for moving toward the crease with the intent to score a goal?
- A) Drive
- B) Attack
- C) Run
33. What is the maximum width of the lacrosse goal in regulation games?
- A) 5 feet
- B) 6 feet
- C) 7 feet
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Field FlounderArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Stick StarterRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Goal GetterMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Midfield MasterAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Lacrosse LegendLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
Lacrosse Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this lacrosse quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of lacrosse trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Which Indigenous peoples of North America originated the game that became lacrosse? | B) The Haudenosaunee |
| 2 | Which country is recognized as the birthplace of lacrosse? | B) Canada |
| 3 | What were the traditional lacrosse sticks made of? | B) Hickory |
| 4 | What was lacrosse known as by the Indigenous people? | C) Medicine game |
| 5 | In what year was the first women's lacrosse game played? | A) 1890 |
| 6 | Which player position is primarily responsible for scoring goals in lacrosse? | C) Attacker |
| 7 | How long is the shot clock in the National Lacrosse League? | B) 30 seconds |
| 8 | What happens to a team while one of its players serves a penalty? | A) It plays a man down |
| 9 | How many players are on a field lacrosse team? | B) 10 |
| 10 | What is the name of the area in front of the goal where only the goalie can enter? | A) Crease |
| 11 | What does the term "cradling" mean in lacrosse? | B) The motion used to keep the ball in the pocket of the stick |
| 12 | Which league did Major League Lacrosse merge into in 2020? | A) The Premier Lacrosse League |
| 13 | What special type of equipment is required for women's lacrosse? | B) Goggles |
| 14 | In indoor lacrosse, how many players are there on each team, including the goalie? | B) 6 |
| 15 | What is the name of the lacrosse move characterized by one player setting a screen for another player to run around? | B) Pick |
| 16 | What is the term for restarting play after a stoppage in lacrosse? | C) Faceoff |
| 17 | How many points are awarded for a goal in lacrosse? | A) 1 |
| 18 | What is the term used when a player picks up a loose ball off the ground? | B) Scoop |
| 19 | How long is a standard men's field lacrosse field? | B) 110 yards |
| 20 | What is it called when an offensive player's body enters the crease? | A) A crease violation |
| 21 | Which lacrosse leagues use a shot clock to limit the time on offense? | C) NCAA and NLL |
| 22 | What is the typical size of the goalie's stick? | C) 40-72 inches |
| 23 | What is the faceoff move in which a player traps the ball under the head of the stick? | A) The clamp |
| 24 | What is a common lacrosse violation that occurs when a player uses the flat of their stick to hit an opponent? | A) Slashing |
| 25 | What is the limit on the number of long sticks allowed on the field for a team during a lacrosse game? | B) 4 |
| 26 | What is the maximum number of players allowed in the penalty box at once for each team? | B) 3 |
| 27 | What is the standard length of a college lacrosse game? | A) 60 minutes |
| 28 | What is the name of the league that serves as the top level of professional box lacrosse in North America? | B) National Lacrosse League (NLL) |
| 29 | How long does a technical foul penalty last in men's field lacrosse? | A) 30 seconds |
| 30 | What is the term for the act of aggressively defending the opposing player who has the ball? | A) Pressure defense |
| 31 | What is the term for checking an opponent's stick to dislodge the ball? | A) Poke check |
| 32 | In lacrosse, what is the term for moving toward the crease with the intent to score a goal? | A) Drive |
| 33 | What is the maximum width of the lacrosse goal in regulation games? | B) 6 feet |
After testing your knowledge, learn more about the sport’s origins and its inventors in our article on who invented lacrosse, to complete your understanding of its history and culture.
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FAQ
How many questions are in this lacrosse quiz?
There are 33 questions with three options each. The correct answer is hidden behind the reveal button under every question.
Where can I find the lacrosse trivia questions and answers together?
The answer key under the scoring table repeats all 33 questions with their correct answers in order, so you can mark a full round in one pass.
Are these lacrosse quiz questions hard?
The positions, equipment and basic rules are easy for anyone who plays. The field measurements, penalty rules and league history questions are harder.
Can I use this quiz with a school or club team?
Yes. Read the question and the three options out loud, let the players write down a letter, then work through the answer key together.
Is this a lacrosse quiz for beginners?
The first half works for new players, since it covers cradling, scooping, positions and the crease. The penalty and league questions later on assume you follow the sport.
What is a good score on this lacrosse quiz?
More than half correct is a good result. The scoring table turns your total into a rank, from Field Flounder at the bottom to Lacrosse Legend at the top.
How many players are on a lacrosse team?
Ten per side in men’s field lacrosse, including the goalkeeper. Box lacrosse, played indoors, has six per side.
Where did lacrosse come from?
From the stickball games of Indigenous peoples in North America, among them the Haudenosaunee, who call it the medicine game. The modern rules were written in Canada in the nineteenth century.
What is cradling in lacrosse?
The rocking motion of the stick that keeps the ball seated in the pocket while a player runs, so it cannot be shaken loose by a check.
