Women's Lacrosse Research Paper

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Helmet or no helmet? This controversial issue for girls lacrosse has been growing stronger each year. If you have ever seen men's lacrosse their uniforms are almost identical to a football player. While women only wear goggles and a mouth guard. So why why is this such a controversial issue? Shouldn’t women want to wear helmets for protection? There is a lot of evidence to review on the topic. In the articles titled, “A Case Against Helmets in Lacrosse.” by Alan Schwarz, the non-fiction piece titled “Headgear Rule for Girls” by Bill Pennington, another article named, “Helmets In Lacrosse” by Krystina Lucid, and “How Women's Field Lacrosse Differs from Men's Field Lacrosse” by James Hinkson and Joe Lombardi. Girls lacrosse should not wear more head gear/ a helmet because if they are protected they feel they can play a more aggressive game, the rules in girls lacrosse do not allow any …show more content…

Contact is the main difference between men’s and women’s lacrosse. In the men’s game, body-checking is legal and is influenced by their coaches. While, in the women’s lacrosse , it is not. Because of the fewer amount of body contact compared to men’s here is far less protective equipment. This is why in it is a strict rule for girls to not have any body contact. As stated in the article, “You shouldn’t need a helmet playing women’s lacrosse because it should be skilled and controlled enough,” said Allen. “Women’s lacrosse is less contact” (...) This is proves why helmets are not needed for women's lacrosse. Contact of the head is simply off limits that an accidental force with the stick or body , within 7 inches of the head. This area is interfeared, usually known as the halo then you will be fouled. In concilion having no contact with the body or head is a large factor why girls shouldn't have more head gear/

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