National Lacrosse League

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/national-lacrosse-league

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the league composition?Consists of 14 professional box lacrosse franchises
2. What is the attendance benchmark?Consistently ranks third globally in average attendance for professional indoor sports
3. How many teams are in the National Lacrosse League?There are 14 teams in the NLL, with 7 teams in the United States and 7 teams in Canada.
4. When does the NLL season start and finish?The NLL season begins in December and ends in June, covering the winter and spring months.

Box Lacrosse: A highly physical and fast-paced indoor variant of lacrosse played on a rink, characterized by confined spaces and aggressive play.
Professional Sports League: An organization that governs a sport at a professional level, where athletes are compensated for their participation.
NLL Cup: The championship trophy awarded annually to the victorious team of the National Lacrosse League playoffs, signifying ultimate league supremacy.