Contents

1 About This Guide Introduction ...... 1 How Parents Can Help ...... 2 A Checklist for Parents and Players ...... 3

2 Equipment Player Equipment ...... 4 Goaltender Equipment ...... 5 Sticks and Balls ...... 6 3 The Game of ...... 7 Disciplines of Lacrosse ...... 8 Lacrosse Programs ...... 9 The Box ...... 11 Rules of Lacrosse ...... 12 Glossary - Offensive Terms ...... 14 Glossary - Defensive Terms ...... 16 4 Basic Skills Holding the Stick ...... 17 Picking Up the Ball ...... 18 Cradling ...... 19 Throwing ...... 20 Catching ...... 21 5 Organizations Canadian Lacrosse Association ...... 22 Provincial Associations ...... 23

6 Officials Signals ...... 25 Individuals appearing in the photos: Craig and Gerard Cowie, Alex, Chris and Jessica Jenkins Calcoat Senior and Junior Lacrosse Masks Meets NOCSAE Standard for Lacrosse Helmets and Faceguards The Canadian Lacrosse Foundation is a non-profit charity to create a legacy fund to assist future volunteers in continuing their goals of bringing the tradition of Lacrosse to all Canadians. Meets the requirements of Recommended by the the Canadian Lacrosse Lacrosse One of our projects is the production and presentation of the Jim Bishop Award. Each year we Association Association Association select a piece of art from a First Nations Artist and present this award to an athlete selected at Safety Policy the (The Canadian Lacrosse Association's Junior "A" National Championship). The Foundation produces prints of this original art to sell in order to perpetuate the award. Recommended by the Recommended by the B.C. These prints are an ideal way for organizations to show their appreciation to volunteers of their Lacrosse Association Lacrosse Association organizations who have given much to the game of Lacrosse. #411 Senior and #414 Junior Lacrosse Masks This collector series of Limited Edition Prints also makes a great gift for Lacrosse enthusiasts or Available in White, Black and Nickle/Chrome make an ideal fundraiser for draws and/or silent auctions. For all levels and age groups of Lacrosse players You can order your copy of the prints by sending in the order form below; placing your order via e-mail at [email protected], by contacting your Provincial Association, or the Canadian Lacrosse Association at (613) 260-2028. Yours in Lacrosse,

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Introduction To assist parents and players in understanding the Did You Know? of lacrosse, the Canadian Lacrosse Association has developed the Parents and Players Guide to Box Lacrosse is Lacrosse. ’s national summer sport. This guide will provide you with general information to help you and your child get the most out of participating in lacrosse. As a parent, you will:

1. understand how this truly ‘Canadian game’ is played; 2. grasp the basic skills; 3. comprehend what your child needs to fully enjoy “Winning isn’t Creator’s Game - 1999 Wolf Playing Lacrosse - 2000 playing the sport; and 4. find out where you can obtain further information everything, the on programs and competitions. will to win is.”

Lacrosse is about having fun. As a parent, you can play - Vince Lombardi a vital role in the development of your child while having fun. Be positive about your child’s participation. Encourage. Support. Volunteer. Listen. Pay attention to your child’s progress. Be a positive role model. Remind your child, and yourself, that winning isn’t everything.

Wes Patterson at Work - 2001

1 How Parents Can Help 10-SECOND COUNT ✓ Support your child by giving encouragement and MISCONDUCT Both arms extended showing interest in their participation. Help your Placing of both hands to just over your head Not the Victory child work toward skill improvement and good on hips. with 10 fingers apart But the Action sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that and extended. Not the Goal hard work and an honest effort are more important But the Game than victory - that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game! ROUGHING AND In the Deed, TRIPPING the Glory UNNECESSARY ✓ Be a positive role model for your child. Applaud ROUGHNESS Both feet on the floor, right leg forward and University of Nebraska good plays by your child’s team as well as good Extending one arm keep looking straight plays by the opposing team. out to the side with forward as knee is closed fist. ✓ Let your child establish his/her own goals - to play being struck. the game for themselves. Don't put too heavy a SHOT ON NET burden on your child to win games. Whistle hand extend- UNSPORTSMANLIKE ed straight up, rotate CONDUCT ✓ Offer positive reinforcement to help your child index finger and bring One hand on top of achieve their goals and overcome their natural fear arm down. the other to form a Did You Know? of failure. If your child makes a mistake, remember “T” at the side of the it's all part of learning, so encourage your child's body. Lacrosse was an efforts and point out the good things that your child SLASHING Olympic sport accomplishes. One chopping motion WASH OUT from 1904-1916. with the edge of one ✓ Refrain from coaching or refereeing from the Both arms swung lat- hand across the as these officials are usually parents just like erally across the body opposite forearm. you. They volunteer their time to help make your with palms down. child's lacrosse experience a positive one. They need Goal disallowed. your support too. SPEARING A pushing motion ✓ Offer your services as a volunteer – a fundraiser, with both arms as if WRAP AROUND driver, timekeeper, scorekeeper, manager of pushing the stick from Crossed arms in front equipment, board member, etc. the stomach. of your chest with fists closed.

2 27 A Checklist for Parents and Lacrosse Players GOAL CREASE HOOKING VIOLATION ✓ One tugging motion Always play by the rules. Place one foot on crease with both arms, as if ✓ Don't lose your temper. line and signal possession pulling something while blowing whistle. toward the stomach. ✓ Cheer good plays made by either team. ✓ Don't talk trash or tease or goad the opponent. ✓ Win or lose, be sure to shake hands with the GOAL SCORED INTERFERENCE opponent and officials after a game. Both arms extended Crossed arms in front ✓ over your head. of chest, hands open. Don't yell at teammates for making a mistake. Never criticize teammates or coaches on the sideline. ✓ Admit your mistakes instead of making excuses or blaming others. ✓ Try your hardest on every play, even if your team is HAND BALL KNEEING losing by a large margin of goals. Show clasping of Tapping one knee while keeping head up. ✓ Caricature courtesy of the hands together at Point out incorrect calls when they go in your Manitoba Lacrosse Association. waist level. favour. ✓ Don't argue with calls that go against your team.

HIGH STICKING MATCH PENALTY ✓ Don't show off. Holding both fists Tap on top of head. clenched, one above the other, at the height of the forehead.

MINOR HOLDING INTERFERENCE Clasp either wrist with Forearm across chest, the other hand well in then point in direction front of the chest. of possession.

26 3 Equipment Officials Signals

DELAYING THE GAME BACK OVER Both arms extended out Right arm at right to the side with fists angle to body giving a closed. left to right motion. DELAYED PENALTY

BOARDING Referee extends his non- whistle hand straight up Pounding of the until the end of play. closed fist of one hand into the open palm of ELBOWING the other hand. Tapping either elbow BUTT-END with the opposite hand. A cross motion of the forearms, one moving FACE-OFF under the other. Arms crossed in front of the chest, hands open one behind the other. Pull CHARGING arms apart as if resembling Rotating clenched fists two sticks being drawn. around one another in front of chest. 5-SECOND COUNT Whistle hand extended straight over head with CROSS CHECKING 5 fingers apart. One forward motion with both fists FREE HAND CHECK clenched extending Left arm extended with from the chest. open palm facing out- Player ward showing a pushing Equipment motion. 4 25 Fédération de crosse du québec 4545 Pierre de Coubertin Avenue, C.P. 1000, Succ. M. , QC H1V 3R2 Tel.: (514) 252-3058 Fax: (514) 251-8038 E-mail: [email protected]

Lacrosse Association of PO Box 3010 South Halifax, NS B3J 3G6 Tel.: (902) 435-2057 E-mail: [email protected]

New Brunswick Lacrosse Association Box 689, Station A NB Fredericton, NB EB3 5B4 Tel.: (506) 457-0158 E-mail: [email protected] LACROSSE

Goaltender Equipment

24 5 Sticks & Balls Provincial Associations Sticks Lacrosse Association There are two types of sticks: 4041 B Remi Place , BC V5A 4J8 Did You Know? 1. The traditional wood stick comes with a rawlon Tel.: (604) 421-9755 Fax: (604) 421-9775 sidewall and a choice of pockets of leather, mesh or E-mail: [email protected] There are four nylon lace with leather runners. http://www.bclacrosse.com disciplines of lacrosse: 2. Sticks with moulded heads; pockets with mesh, Alberta Lacrosse Association Box, Men’s Field, rawlon lace or synthetic lace with leather runners 212 Parkside Green SE , AB T2J 4K1 Women’s Field and and wood or metal handles. Tel.: (403) 278-5217 Fax: (403) 278-7617 Inter-Lacrosse. E-mail: [email protected] The should not be more than forty-six (46"), nor less than forty-two (42"), and not more than Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association eight (8"), nor less than four and one half (41/2") in 2205 Victoria Avenue width. In Pee Wee and all lower divisions (see page 9 Regina, SK S4P 0S4 for age categories), the minimum length of the stick can Tel.: (306) 780-9216 Fax: (306) 525-4009 be thirty-four (34"). E-mail: [email protected] http://www.cableregina.com/nonprofits/lacrosse Balls The balls used in all matches should conform to CLA Manitoba Lacrosse Association standards and be approved by the CLA. The approved 200 Main Street ball is the same used in . Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M2 Tel.: (204) 925-5684 Fax: (204) 925-5703 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.manitobalacrosse.mb.ca

Ontario Lacrosse Association 1185 Eglinton Avenue East, 6th Floor North York, ON M3C 3C6 Tel.: (416) 426-7066 Fax: (416) 426-7382 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.ontariolacrosse.com

6 23 Organizations The Game of Lacrosse

Canadian Lacrosse Association History of Lacrosse The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is responsible ◗ Lacrosse is also known as Baggataway or for the organization, administration and promotion of Tewaarathon. Did You Know? lacrosse, Canada’s National Summer Sport. The ◗ Lacrosse was a deeply spiritual activity, played by Association oversees the four versions of the game – Lacrosse is also box lacrosse, men’s field lacrosse, women’s field natives to bring glory to their tribes. known as lacrosse and inter-lacrosse. ◗ In the 1840s, the first games of Lacrosse were played Baggataway or between the townsfolk and the Native People. Tewaarathon. Programs administered by the CLA which Member ◗ Associations have access to are: Lacrosse was named Canada's National Game by Parliament in 1859. Canadian Lacrosse 1. Nationals: participation in National Championships Association and national invitational tournaments; and ◗ In 1867, the National Lacrosse Association became 740-B Belfast Road opportunities to host Nationals. the first governing body in North Ottawa, ON 2. Developmental Programs: Inter-lacrosse resource America dedicated to the governance of a sport. K1G 0Z5 materials; technical material support for school ◗ Tel: (613) 260-2028 Lacrosse was the dominant sport in Canada at the programs; stick loan program; and domestic turn of the 20th century. Fax: (613) 260-2029 development program. E-mail: [email protected] ◗ 3. Rules: nationally standardized rules and rule In 1901, Lord Minto, the Governor General of http://www.lacrosse.ca interpretation. Canada, donated a silver cup which today symbolizes junior lacrosse supremacy in Canada. 4. Coaching and Officiating: access to national certification programs; training of Master Conductors ◗ The 1930s saw the creation of Indoor Lacrosse, also and Course Conductors; development of clinic known as Box Lacrosse or Boxla. delivery materials; and technical resource materials. ◗ By the mid 1930s, Boxla replaced the field game 5. Fundraising Programs: national fundraising programs and became the official sport of the Canadian National Lacrosse Week; general brochures and Lacrosse Association. posters, national sponsorship; and registered non- ◗ profit organization for donations. Lacrosse was re-confirmed by Parliament as the 6. International Competition: International lacrosse National (Summer) Sport of Canada in 1994. federations; national team programs; training program and developmental camps; and World 22 Championships. 7 Disciplines of Lacrosse Catching Box Lacrosse Preliminary Movements ◗ played on a standard sized floor. 1. The top hand grips the stick near the throat. ◗ features 6 players (goaltender and five runners). 2. Thumbs are placed along the shaft and the wrists are ◗ similar to with all 5 runners involved in soft. the offence and the defence. 3. Present the stick as a target. ◗ speed and excitement are created by a 30-second . Preparation Men's Field Lacrosse 1. Reach up to the ball. ◗ played outdoors on a 100m x 55m field. 2. Watch the ball into the stick. ◗ teams consist of 10 players, consisting of a goal- tender, 3 attackers, 3 midfielders and 3 defenders. Force Producing Movements ◗ differs from box lacrosse in the style of play and 1. Cushion the pass by letting the head of the stick fall strategy. There isn’t a 30-second shot clock – thus back as the ball enters the pocket. the game is more strategic and relies more heavily 2. Keep the wrists and arms soft. on possession and control of the ball. Women's Field Lacrosse Follow-through ◗ a quick, free-flowing game. 1. In catching, the follow-through is the recovery ◗ played on a 100m x 55m field with 12 players per side. movement to absorb the force of the pass and ◗ women's field lacrosse is a non-. becomes the preliminary movement for a pass or shot. ◗ no aggressive checking with either the stick or the body is allowed. Common Faults Inter-Lacrosse 1. When the stick rests on the shoulder, the use of the ◗ the newest form of the game. body to supply force is blocked and encourages the ◗ participants use a moulded plastic stick and a soft, use of the arms only. air-filled ball. 2. The top hand is too close to the throat – there is no ◗ easy to play, adaptable to many environments, and leverage and it encourages a pushing rather than participants quickly learn the fundamental Lacrosse throwing action. skills of scooping, carrying, passing, catching the ball. ◗ 3. The elbow and hand are pointing to the ground – an ideal activity and game for the educational and the ball will hook toward the ground. recreational systems.

8 21 Throwing Lacrosse Programs Preliminary Movements Each provincial association has jurisdiction over clubs, 1. The shoulder (if right-handed, the left shoulder) leagues and associations but typically share a common faces the target. structure as follows: 2. The feet are shoulder width apart. Did You Know? 3. The arms are extended back slightly. Participation Leagues (House Leagues) 4. The passer mid-points the defender and the receiver. ◗ at the grass roots level of an organization, teams are NHL players 5. The shoulder faces the target. formed to organize recreational play. , ◗ the objective is fun, fitness and skill development. Brendan Shanahan Preparation ◗ depending upon the age level, contact may or may & 1. Lift the arms to shoulder height. not be involved. 2. The weight is on the back foot. played box lacrosse ◗ modified rules in younger age categories may 3. Extend the arms straight back. in Canada. include: players are rotated in 3 minute shifts; when 4. Point the elbow at the target the ball is turned over, the attacking team must clear 5. Don’t rest the stick on the shoulder and point the the offensive zone; shootouts; 5-second possession elbow. rule; a minimum number of passes must be 6. Place the thumbs along the handle. attempted before a shot on goal, etc. ◗ the usually begins in the spring and ends in Force Producing Movements late summer. 1. Shift the weight forward. ◗ 2. Rotate the hips and shoulders. skill levels will vary and teams are usually balanced to encourage skill development. 3. Drive the arms forward. 4. Snap the elbow down. The two hands move Example of age categories: together with the top hand acting as a moving lever. AGE CATEGORY 5. Using the weight shift and body rotation to generate the force. 6 and under Mini-Tyke 6. The wrists add the snap as the ball is released. 7-8 Tyke 9-10 Novice Follow-through 11-12 Pee Wee 1. Let the stick follow through in the direction of the 13-14 Bantam target. 15-16 Midget 2. Bring the back foot forward as in taking a step. 17-18 Intermediate 3. The stick follows through in the direction of the 17-21 Junior target. over 21 Senior 35+ Masters

20 9 Lacrosse Programs (continued) Cradling Did You Know? Competitive Program Cradling is the action of the wrist that uses the pocket ◗ the next level involves the organizations’ best players of the stick to absorb the centrifugal force created as the The Gait competing as a select, all-star or rep team. arm moves back and forth. In effect, the pocket of the brothers who ◗ various levels of competitions exist and can be stick is turned to catch the ball at the end of each arm garnered defined by skill level – A, B, C, etc. or by age. swing. ◗ accolades at all National Championships occur annually - Minor Teaching Progression levels of lacrosse – (under 16), Junior, Senior. 1. Hold the stick near the throat with the handle , NCAA, vertical. NLL, World Cup – Elite 2. Develop the wrist action by flexing and extending ◗ began their career the award for the premiere junior (17-21) national the wrist. championship is the Minto Cup. in the Victoria 3. Swing the arm from side-to-side in front of the body. ◗ the best senior player teams in Canada (over 21) house league 4. Flex the wrist as the arm moves in front of the chest play for the Mann Cup. program. and extend it as the arm moves back. ◗ opportunities exist for elite athletes to secure athletic 5. Add the bottom hand, remembering that the bottom scholarships to American universities. hand does not grip the stick or supply any of the ◗ the vast majority of players on Canada’s national cradling until the two hands feel coordinated. field team played box lacrosse. 6. The final step is to cradle the ball while slowly moving the stick to the normal carrying position Professional League often called the doublethroat position. The stick can ◗ after an absence of a professional league in North be carried with one or two hands, however American since the 1970s, the National Lacrosse beginners and younger players should develop the League (NLL) is experiencing a huge resurgence in habit of carrying the ball with two hands first. Canada. ◗ the league is comprised of Canadian and American Switching Hands teams. 1. To initiate the switch, bring the bottom hand up ◗ it is not uncommon for teams to play in front of underneath the top hand. Players should always be crowds of more than 10,000 spectators. conscious of using the body to shield the stick during the switch. 2. To complete the switch, the top hand now moves down to the butt of the handle.

10 19 Picking Up the Ball The Box 1 Preliminary Movements The “box” is where box lacrosse is played. The usual construction is a rink 1. Trap to control the ball then: without the ice surface. The floor for lacrosse is usually a concrete surface. a) right-handers place the right foot beside the ball; b) left-handers place the left foot beside the ball. 2. Key elements: control and ball position.

Preparation 2 1. Bend the knees to lower the handle of the stick. 2. Keep the head up. 3. Put the weight on the back foot. 4. Key element: the butt of the handle is kept as low to the ground as possible.

Force Producing Movements 3 1. The movement starts with the thrust of the back foot followed by the acceleration 4 of the arms and stick. 2. Key element: acceleration of the stick under the ball.

Follow-through 1. The head of the stick is brought up to the chest and leads into the cradle (see next page). 2. Key element: keep the wrists and arms soft.

18 11 Rules of Lacrosse Basic Skills 1 Structure of Play These types of rules set the fundamental guidelines for the sport. The rules describe such items as the playing Holding the Stick surface, markings, nets, player equipment and make-up Thumbs and Fingers of the teams. Also included are elements such as how The handle rests in the of the fingers and the goals are scored and rules pertaining to the crease. thumbs are positioned along the shaft. Holding the stick in this manner helps to keep the hands soft and the Flow of Play 2 wrists flexible. These types of rules set out how play is started and stopped and the basics of how the game is played. Ready Position Included in the flow of play rules are the 30-second 1. The bottom hand is placed at the butt of the stick rule (getting a shot on net), the 10-second rule and the top or strong hand is placed anywhere from (advancing the ball into the attacking zone while playing the butt to the throat of the stick. Depending upon short-handed) or the 5-second rule (time the goaltender how the stick is being used, the hand position will can keep possession of the ball in the crease). These be different for catching, cradling throwing, reaching rules also cover out-of-bounds guidelines, face-offs, and checking. time-outs, and how to re-start play. 2. In the ready position, the head of the stick is held about shoulder height with the top hand positioned 3 Infractions near the throat and the bottom hand placed at the The third class of rules deals with undesirable behaviour butt of the stick. in the game. The rules set out the guidelines for acceptable play and what constitutes an infraction of Common Faults the intent of the game. These rules generally stem from 1. The natural way to hold the stick is to let the arms three types of behaviour – interfering with the flow of hang. If this position becomes a habit, players find it play, attempting to gain an illegal advantage, and very difficult to maintain the ready position while on creating a risk of, or actual personal injury to an the floor and end up missing many opportunities to opponent. maintain or gain possession of the ball. Interfering with play includes such items as an illegal 2. Gripping the stick: new players tend to grip the stick pick or pushing an opponent on a loose ball. Illegal with too much pressure from their thumbs wrapped advantage refers to such acts as too many men on the tightly around the handle in a “punching” grip and floor on a line change. The risk of injury is the broadest with their top hand stuck to one spot on the handle. type which includes such acts as slashing, high sticking, or checking from behind. 12 17 Glossary - Defensive Terms There are three types of penalties which are given when a player commits an infraction of the rules. Box Defence A zone defence usually used against a power play. Checking Contacting the offensive player or the player’s stick. 1. Loss of Possession Clamping Placing the head of the stick over the top of the offensive The loss of possession means the ball must be turned player’s stick. over to the opponent. It is the penalty applied to Controlling Keeping a player in check in order to keep offensive threats to violating the flow of play rules such as out-of-bounds, Did You Know? interference by an offensive player, or violation of any a minimum. of the time rules (5, 10 and 30-second). Rulebooks, coaching Defence The part of lacrosse that is played when the opponent has the manuals and other ball and is associated with protecting the goal area. 2. Penalty Shots resources are Defensive Stance The knees are bent, the feet are shoulder width apart, the lead This is the most extreme penalty which is applied when available for foot is slightly ahead, the stick is held to match the opponent’s a player, in committing an infraction, has taken away a purchase from your stick and to protect the body. clear scoring opportunity – for example tripping an provincial Man Short A situation where one team has fewer players allowed on the opponent who has a breakaway, or a defensive player floor than the opponent. (Also referred to as short-handed or touching the ball with his hand in his own crease. For association. man-down.) this type of penalty, the game is stopped and a player is Man-to-Man A team defence where there is pressure on the ball carrier given an uncontested shot on the goaltender. while the remaining players move off their checks towards the middle of the floor. 3. Time-served Penalty Sliding The act of leaving one’s check to help a teammate. This type of penalty has the player who commits the infraction being removed from the game for a specific Stick Side The defensive position taken to defend the offensive player's period of time. The amount of time ranges from two stick. minutes to the remainder of the game. There are five Switch Exchanging checks with a teammate. types of time-served penalties: 10-Second Rule The time allotted to move the ball into the offensive zone a) Minor penalty – 2 minutes (which is released if the when short-handed. opponent scores one goal); 30-Second Rule The time allotted to get a shot on the opponent’s goal. Time b) Major penalty – 5 minutes (which is released if the begins when the team gains possession of the ball. opponent scores two goals); Zone A defensive strategy where each player has a designated area c) Misconduct – 10 minutes or for the remainder of to defend. the game; d) Expulsion – immediate removal from the game; and e) Match – immediate removal from the game and carries a further suspension for games.

16 13 Glossary - Offensive Terms Glossary - Offensive Terms (continued) 2 on 1 The offensive situation where an offensive player has beaten Overload The strategy of moving one or two extra players into one area of his/her check to create a man advantage going into the offensive the floor. zone. (3 on 2, 4 on 3, 5 on 4 are created in the same way.) Pick Blocking the path of a defender so he/she cannot follow his/her Backhand The act of shooting or passing from behind one’s back. check. Corner Man The player that plays the corner or shooter positions on offence. Pick & Roll The setting of a pick and then turning to receive a pass. Corner Position The offensive position on both sides of the floor located near the Point Man The player who plays the point position on offence. side face-off circles. Point Position A spot at the top and centre of the floor and is the spot filled by Cradling The rocking motion of the stick used to gain a feel for the ball the player who is furthest from the goal. and to keep control. Power Play The situation when one team has a player advantage as a result of Crease The area around the goal that cannot be entered by the opposition. a penalty. Crease Man The offensive player who plays the crease position. Quick Stick Catching and then passing or shooting in one motion. Crease Position The position on the goal line extended and about one metre off Ready Position A method of holding the stick with two hands so that the head of the goal crease. the stick is near the shoulder and ready to receive a pass or check. Dodge A one-on-one move where a deliberate step is taken in one Right-Handed The player's dominant hand is the right hand and is located at the direction followed by an explosive step in the opposite direction. throat of the stick. Draw Pulling and turning the stick during a face-off. Scoop A method of picking up the ball by accelerating the head of the Face-off One method of starting or re-starting play. See "Draw". stick under the ball. Fake Performing a movement without completion to fool the Shooter See "Corner Man". opponent (e.g. faking a pass or a shot). Side Arm Shooting or passing the ball by swinging the stick through the Fast Break The rapid attack which occurs during the transition from offence horizontal plane at the waist. to defence. Sub Shot The shot that is taken with the stick moving in a plane below the Give & Go Passing then quickly going for a return pass. waist (also know as an underhand shot). Left-Handed The player's dominant hand is the left hand and is located at the Trap & Scoop Placing the head of the stick over the ball to stop its movement throat of the stick. and then scooping the ball into the stick. Loose Ball The status of the ball when it is not in the control of either team. Triple Threat The stick is held with two hands so that the body is between the Man-up/Odd Man See "Power Play". stick and the opponent and in such a manner that the player can pass, shoot or go around their opponent. Motion Offence An offensive pattern that involves the five runners in a continuous and balanced cycle of player movement. V-Cut The one to three step-move of an offensive player to engage the defender and then with a quick reverse step, move to get open to Out of Bounds The area of the arena or box designated as a non-playing area. receive the ball. Overhand A shooting or passing motion created by moving the stick down Weak Side The side of the floor with the least number of players. from above and just off the shoulder. 14 15