Shooting Space in Women’s Lacrosse: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Avoid It
In women’s lacrosse, shooting space is a major foul meant to protect defenders from dangerous shots. It results in a free position shot for the offense and the defender must move 4 meters behind the shooter.
Understanding Shooting Space in Women’s Lacrosse: Key Rules and Tactics
The shooting space rule in women’s lacrosse is crucial for safety, preventing defenders from entering the path of a shot. This rule applies when the ball is in the critical scoring area and the attacker is preparing to shoot. Defenders must avoid the shooting space unless they are actively marking the attacker within one stick length. Violations of this rule lead to an 8-meter free position shot for the attacker, with the defender repositioned behind them.