The taxonomy of squirrels, according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), is: 1  Kingdom: Animalia. 2  Phylum: Chordata. 3  Class: Mammalia. 4  Order: Rodentia. 5  Suborder: Sciuromorpha. 6  Family: Sciuridae.
Generally, every player uses the same basic equipment: lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves, cleats, etc. However, differences exist in these pieces of gear that make them better suited to the needs of different positions on the field.
The head of the lacrosse stick has a mesh net strung into it that allows the player to hold the lacrosse ball. Defensively the object is to keep the opposing team from scoring and to dispossess them of the ball through the use of stick checking and body positioning.