All holdbacks have an advantage, lets be real. Just like the boys, it gives them the edge playing with younger kids.
Disagree 100% with girls but you keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better.
An extra year of skill development and game playing for Lacrosse IQ is a big advantage no matter what you want to say! We are not just talking about size.
Depends when someone is held back. Was it in K or 1st grade... then there is really no Lax IQ advantage. But I know a few girls that got held back in 8th grade - i.e. repeated 8th grade. Now that is a different animal.
Sometimes , if a kid is held back in K or 1st it has social advantages as well. Being the oldest in a group can build confidence and leadership skills. Becomes more confident on field.