OK equipment will be hard to find in stores. It is a pretty expensive sport but worth it. We went to Dick's sporting goods and we we got lucky. The guy that helped us he had played lacrosse. This is the equipment you will need shoulder pads are not as big as football pads. a helmet has facemasic. Elbow pads and padded gloves. All of this helps you play lacrosse. You will get used to it. Please go to Comparison.