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LaxCats Lacrosse Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization formed in 2001 with the primary goal of promoting lacrosse in Pickerington and surrounding community in Central Ohio.

The mission of the LaxCats is to provide a fun, safe and positive character-building experience for all school-aged boys and girls to learn and experience the game of lacrosse, with an emphasis on inspiring participation, developing fundamental skills, instilling knowledge of the game, and promoting the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, responsibility, and respect for the sport, officials, coaches, teammates, and self.

Lax Cats Terms | Pickerington Lacrosse

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Learn some of the most common terminology of the sport:

• I will sell you on Ebay
  You will hear coaches say this when a player isn’t listening. Rest assured that no kids have been sold on Ebay.
• Attack Goal Area
  The area around the goal defined by the endline, the Goal Area Line and the two broken lines located 20 yards on either side of the goal. Once the offensive team crosses the midfield line, it has 10 seconds to move the ball into its attack goal area.
• Body Check
  Contact with an opponent from the front – between the shoulders and waist – when the opponent has the ball or is within five yards of a loose ball. At no time should a player initiate or receive body contact with his head.
• Box
  An area between the two team benches used to hold players who have been served with penalties and through which substitutions “on the fly” are permitted directly from the sideline onto the field.
• Cage
  Another name for the goal or goal area. Often you may hear the coach yelling “to the cage.” This means get down to the goal area.
• Check-Up
  A call given by the goalie to tell each defender to find his man and call out his number.
• Clamp
  A face-off maneuver executed by quickly pushing the back of the stick on top of the ball.
• Clearing
  Running or passing the ball from the defensive half of the field to the offensive half of the field.
• Crease
  A circle around the goal with a radius of nine feet into which only defensive players may enter. Defensive players may not take the ball into the crease.
• Crosse (Stick)
  The equipment used to throw, catch, and carry the ball.
• Defensive Clearing Area
  The area defined by a line drawn sideline to sideline 20 yards from the face of the goal. Once the defensive team gains possession of the ball in this area, it has 10 seconds to move the ball beyond the Goal Area Line. Once beyond the Goal Area Line, the defensive team may not pass or run the ball back into the Defensive Clearing Area.
• Extra Man Offense (EMO)
  A man advantage that results from a time-serving penalty by the other team. Also known as “Man Up.”
• Face-off
  A technique used to put the ball in play at the start of each quarter or after a goal is scored. The players squat down, and the ball is placed between their crosses.
• Fast-Break
  A transition scoring opportunity in which the offense has at least a one-man advantage.
• Goal Line Extended
  The imaginary line that extends from the front goal posts to the sideline on either side of the goal.
• Ground Ball
  A loose ball on the playing field.
• Handle (Shaft)
  An aluminum, wooden, or composite pole connected to the head of the crosse.
• Head
  The plastic or wood part of the stick connected to the handle used to catch, throw, and shoot.
• Inside
  The side closest to the goal. An offensive player cutting to the “inside” would be cutting between his defender and the goal. A defensive player “protecting the inside” would be ensuring an attackman cannot get between him and goal.
• Move without the ball
  This means to stop standing still and to try to get open for a pass.
• Man Down Defense (MDD)
  The situation that results from a time-serving penalty which causes the defense to play with at least a one-man disadvantage.
• Midfield Line
  The line which bisects the field of play.
• On-The-Fly Substitution
  A substitution made during play.
• Outside
  The side furthest from the goal.
• Pick
  An offensive maneuver in which a stationary player attempts to block the path of a defender guarding another offensive player.
• Play On
  If a player commits a loose-ball technical foul or crease violation and an offended player may be disadvantaged by the immediate suspension of play, the official shall visually and verbally signal “play on” and withhold the whistle until such time as the situation of advantage, gained or lost, has been completed.
• Pocket
  The strung part of the head of the stick which holds the ball.
• Rake
  A face-off move in which a player sweeps the ball to the side.
• Riding
  The act of trying to prevent a team from clearing the ball from the offensive half to defensive half of the field.
• Release
  The term used by an official to notify a penalized player in the box that he may re-enter the game occurs at the conclusion at a time-serving penalty.
• Run thru or to “X”
  The “X” is a spot behind the goal. Coaches will yell this to move the ball around or setup a play.
• Unsettled Situation
  Any situation in which the defense is not positioned correctly, usually due to a loose ball or broken clear.
• Yard Sale
  When a player gets their stick knock out of the hands during play.

The cat is lethargic and sleeps all the time: causes

The cat sleeps all the time and is lethargic: possible problems

Such symptoms are non-specific – they can signal a variety of problems in the pet’s body. Only a veterinarian can identify some of them.

Cats are characterized by polyphasic sleep. This means that pets do not sleep like people – once, maximum twice a day, but several. The duration of a “sleep session” of a cat can range from several minutes to several hours, on average, according to scientists, from 50 to 113 minutes. On the whole, daily sleep of animal is from 12 to 18 hours. Sleep more kittens and older individuals .

Sleep allows cats to recover, fill up with energy, regulate emotions and – if everything is in order with health – wake up cheerful and ready for new challenges and games. However, sleep does not always bring strength. If a pet is sick, he can sleep the same amount – or even more, but wake up still lethargic and lethargic. Experts call this state of general oppression.

Causes of general depression

Depression does not necessarily indicate that pathological processes are developing in the pet’s body. However, this cannot be ruled out either. Lead to lethargy, drowsiness and constant apathy can:

Nervous experiences . For you, a move, a trip to the country, a fun party or a car trip is an occasion for positive emotions. And for a pet – severe stress. Cats love stability: in their opinion, everything in the house should go according to routine once and for all. If this order is violated, the pet does not experience any joy: only fear, discomfort and anxiety.

Heat . The thermometer is inexorably creeping up to around 30 ° C. Or vice versa – it’s winter outside, and the batteries are working with might and main in the room. Such changes are difficult for an animal with a luxurious fur coat. The cat tries to hide where it is at least a little, but cooler: behind the sofa, under the bathroom, in the closet. She constantly sleeps, refuses to play and is in no hurry to answer the call of the owner.

Old age . Trite, but true: age is not conducive to fun games and constant activity. The older your pet gets, the more time it will spend sleeping. And the less interest in life will show.

Heat . In anticipation of oestrus, the cat may become lethargic and drowsy. The condition may continue after estrus, especially if during this period there was mating and it was successful. The expectant mother needs time for her body to tune in to a new reality.

Inoculation . A drug is introduced into the pet’s body, designed to form his immunity to diseases. The cat develops antibodies – as a response to, in fact, a mild form of the disease. It is not surprising that all the forces of the body are directed in this case to an adequate response. Games and fun can wait.

Anthelmintics . Mandatory, but not the most pleasant procedure, destroys the parasites that have settled in the body of the pet. Dying, they poison the body – veterinarians call this intoxication. Until harmful substances are removed from the body, the cat may be lethargic and sleep a lot.

Neutering or castration . This is a rather serious intervention that will require the restoration and restructuring of the body. Over time, everything will return to normal, and during this period, the pet needs peace, sleep and the care of the owner.

Conflict with “colleagues” . More often this trouble happens with cats that “walk on their own.” However, pets can also start a fight, defending their territory or the right to leadership. If after the conflict the animal has lost interest in life, it is worth checking if it has suffered more than it seems. Perhaps his behavior is influenced by injuries that are invisible externally.

Feed change . A sensitive cat’s body can react in a similar way even to a change in diet. If you are sure that such changes will benefit your pet, just give him time to get used to the new conditions. If not, perhaps returning to the previous menu would be the best solution.

Disease . Almost all diseases take away vitality from a pet. The cat sleeps more to recover. Refuses food, and sometimes even water. Other symptoms join the depressed state – pain, nausea, vomiting, stool disorders, bloating, lameness, breathing problems, dryness or cyanosis of the mucous membranes, tear and salivation, cough, fever, purulent discharge, etc. This situation requires urgent intervention from a veterinarian.

In case of any changes in the state and behavior of the pet, it is better to seek professional help from a veterinarian and exclude life-threatening diseases of the animal.

See also:

• My cat is a picky eater
• Cat growth stages: provide the best care at any age
• What to do if the cat does not sleep at night

Diseases of cats: signs and causes

The cat has become lethargic: 9 reasons to take her to the vet

If you notice changes in your cat’s behavior – she sleeps all the time and has stopped eating, call the veterinarian at home. This may be a sign of an illness in the cat. In a small organism, inflammatory processes pass quickly and it is important not to waste time. The doctor of the “Veterinary Service 005” arrives on a call within an hour.

When to watch out

1. If your cat has had a vaccination or surgery of any kind in the previous 24 hours, check with your doctor about how long it will take for the animal to recover. If your pet does not feel better within the time described, call your veterinarian and describe what specifically is causing you concern. The doctor will consult by phone or come to your home for an examination.
2. Dry and hot nose. The first sign of elevated body temperature.
3. The cat is lethargic and hiding – a reason to call the doctor. When an animal gets sick, in a small space it feels protected.
4. The cat’s coat has become dull. A healthy animal has a smooth and shiny coat.
5. The cat does not eat well or does not eat at all. And sluggish at the same time. Completely without food, adult cats can do no more than two days. Don’t put off your visit to the vet.
6. The cat sleeps a lot. If the cat for no apparent reason began to sleep a lot, this is a reason to call a doctor. There are a lot of reasons: from mild poisoning to purulent inflammation.
7. The cat is lethargic and does not drink. 10% fluid loss by the cat’s body leads to irreversible consequences. Wash the bowl with unscented soap and add fresh water. If the animal does not drink clean water, call a doctor.
8. The cat sleeps a lot, does not eat at all, does not drink and does not go to the toilet. Usually these are signs of urolithiasis or intestinal obstruction.
9. Deviations from the norm of the digestive system: constipation, diarrhea, increased gas formation, etc.

Reasons why a cat feels worse

The main indicator of the presence of the disease is the cat is lethargic and does not eat. Only a veterinarian can make a correct diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Do not attempt to treat the animal yourself. The wrong decision can turn into a tragedy!

There are many reasons why cats feel unwell:

• internal parasites – worms. At the beginning of the disease, the animal eats well, but loses weight. When the disease is advanced, the cat is not as active as usual. Only a veterinarian can make a diagnosis and prescribe the medicine in the required dosage.
• external parasites – ticks and fleas. The animal is worried about itching. The cat does not necessarily itch, and may lick itself longer than usual. Ticks are life-threatening – it is important to find an insect and submit it for examination. The doctor will examine the animal and make a diagnosis. Similar symptoms can be with allergies.
• Poisoning. The cat might have eaten something inappropriate. Poisoned by expired food. Eat a mouse that has been poisoned. Be sure to let your doctor know what your cat has eaten in the previous 48 hours.