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The game of lacrosse is rapidly growing at the youth, college, club (amateur and semi-professional), and professional levels in the United States and internationally. The game is unique in comparison to other field sports, with its fast-paced action and unique rules. Due to this rapid growth, there is an increased need for research on injury prevention and performance enhancement.
In this scoping review, we aim to investigate the current state of knowledge regarding match and training demands, physical performance, and injury incidence in girls’ lacrosse across different variants of the game. Moreover, we seek to identify knowledge gaps that may require future research.
Our research was conducted through a qualitative approach using six focus groups. Three were with concussion experts, and three were with girls’ lacrosse stakeholders (players, parents, coaches, and officials). In total, there were 30 participants across the focus groups. This number was ideal to allow for ample discussion and to maximize the likelihood of obtaining a diverse range of opinions and beliefs.
Participants in the focus groups argued that there is currently a high level of aggression in girls’ lacrosse, but they did not want to see it increase any further. They also voiced concerns that the addition of headgear would make the game more similar to boys’ lacrosse and that it could inhibit their enjoyment of the game by making them feel like they have to act a certain way on the field.
Stakeholders and concussion experts also voiced apprehensions about the cost of the added equipment, which may restrict access to the sport for some athletes, particularly those with financial constraints. Finally, several stakeholders reported that they believe headgear will restrict their field of vision and hinder the ability to move their heads quickly on the field. They also believe that it will limit their self-expression by covering up intricate hairstyles.
The main limitation of this study is the fact that the literature search and data extraction was performed by a single individual who has only practice-based experience in one version of lacrosse (FL). This could have potentially led to the exclusion of articles investigating other variants of the game. Furthermore, a clear lack of research examining injury incidence at club and international levels is apparent. Consequently, future research should seek to categorize injury mechanisms across the different variants of the game and explore the alignment of training to match demands of all formats. This will aid practitioners in developing appropriate injury prevention strategies. Similarly, the inclusion of SL in the Olympic Games may necessitate additional investigations of this variant to inform preparations and management of the game at this high-profile event.