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Catching |
The act of receiving a
passed ball with the crosse |
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Checking |
The act of attempting to
dislodge the ball from an opponent's stick. |
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Cradling |
The coordinated motion of
the arms and wrists that keeps the ball secure in the pocket and
ready to be passed or shot when running. |
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Passing |
The act of throwing the ball
to a teammate with the crosse. |
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Feeding |
Passing the ball to a
teammate who is in the position for a shot on goal. |
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Shooting |
The act of throwing the ball
with the crosse toward the goal in an attempt to score. |
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Cross Checking |
Stick to Stick contact in an
attempt to dislodge the ball, It normally consist of series of
controlled taps. |
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Crosse |
The equipment used to throw
or catch the ball. Also, known as the stick. |
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Ground Ball |
A loose ball on the playing
field. |
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Midfield Line |
The line which bisects the
field of play. |
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Pocket |
The strung part of the stick
that holds the ball. |
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Pass |
Refers to the exchange of
the ball from one player to another. |
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Crease |
A circle around the goal
where only defense players can enter. |
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Face Off |
A technique, where players
squat down and the ball is placed between their crosses, used to
put the ball in play. |
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Offense |
Refers to the team with the
ball that is trying to score. |
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Dodging |
The act of shifting
directions to avoid an opponent. |
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Cutting |
A movement by a player
without a ball in anticipation of a pass. |
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Pick-Ups |
Scooping up a loose ball
with a lacrosse stick. |
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Defense |
The team without possession
of the ball or the act of preventing the other team from
scoring.
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