What are the basic rules of lacrosse. How many players are on a lacrosse team. What equipment is needed to play lacrosse. How does scoring work in lacrosse. What are the main positions in lacrosse. How long does a lacrosse game last. What are the common penalties in lacrosse.
The Fundamentals of Lacrosse: Field, Teams, and Equipment
Lacrosse is an exhilarating sport that combines elements of hockey, basketball, and soccer. To truly appreciate the game, it’s essential to understand its basic structure and components.
The Lacrosse Field
The playing field for men’s outdoor lacrosse measures 110 yards in length and 60 yards in width. At each end of the field, you’ll find a 6-foot by 6-foot goal with mesh netting, reminiscent of an ice hockey goal. Surrounding each goal is a circular area called the “crease,” which has a diameter of 18 feet.
Team Composition
A lacrosse team consists of 10 players on the field at any given time. These players are divided into specific positions, each with unique roles and responsibilities:
- 3 Attackmen: Primarily responsible for scoring goals
- 3 Midfielders: Versatile players who contribute to both offense and defense
- 3 Defensemen: Tasked with protecting their team’s goal
- 1 Goalie: Defends the goal and prevents the opposing team from scoring
Essential Equipment
Lacrosse players are equipped with specialized gear to play the game effectively and safely:
- Lacrosse Stick (Crosse): Players use either a short crosse (40-42 inches) or a long crosse (52-72 inches)
- Protective Gear: Includes helmets, gloves, and pads for ribs, shoulders, and elbows
- Ball: A small, solid rubber ball
The lacrosse stick is a crucial piece of equipment. Its head is made of hard plastic and strung with a combination of materials to form a pocket. The shaft is typically made of aluminum or titanium, with a protective cap at the end.
The Art of Lacrosse: Gameplay and Tactics
Lacrosse is a fast-paced sport that requires skill, strategy, and teamwork. Understanding the basic gameplay can help newcomers appreciate the intricacies of the sport.
Ball Movement and Possession
Players move the ball by scooping it off the ground and passing it through the air to teammates. They can also run while carrying the ball in their stick’s pocket. In men’s lacrosse, players are allowed to kick the ball and cover it with their sticks, as long as they don’t withhold it from play.
Scoring and Pace of Play
Lacrosse is known for its high-scoring nature, with typical games seeing between 10 to 20 goals. This makes for an exciting and dynamic viewing experience, as the momentum can shift rapidly throughout the match.
Physical Contact
Men’s lacrosse is a full-contact sport. Players are allowed to “check” their opponents, which involves striking the opponent’s stick or body with their own crosse. This physical aspect adds an extra layer of intensity to the game.
Starting the Game: Face-offs and Positioning
The start of each quarter and the restart after each goal in lacrosse involves a unique procedure known as a face-off.
The Face-off Procedure
During a face-off, the ball is placed on the ground at the center of the field. Two players, one from each team, position themselves with their sticks horizontal to the ground, the head of the stick close to the ball. When the whistle blows, these “faceoffmen” compete to gain possession of the ball, often by clamping it under their stick and flicking it out to their teammates.
Player Positioning
While the face-off is taking place, other players must remain behind their respective restraining lines. Midfielders start on the wing restraining line near the sideline and can sprint in when the whistle blows. Attackers and defenders are not allowed to cross their restraining line until a midfielder gains possession of the ball.
Time Management in Lacrosse
Understanding how time is managed in lacrosse is crucial for both players and spectators.
Continuous Clock
In lacrosse, the clock continues to run even during dead ball situations, such as after a goal is scored. This keeps the game flowing and adds an element of urgency to play.
Clock Stoppages
There are two primary exceptions to the continuous clock rule:
- When referees deem it necessary to avoid significant loss of playing time (e.g., when chasing a ball shot far away)
- During the last three minutes of the fourth quarter in men’s games
Penalties and Fouls in Lacrosse
Lacrosse has a structured system of penalties to maintain fair play and player safety.
Types of Fouls
There are two main categories of fouls in men’s lacrosse:
- Personal Fouls: More severe infractions that always result in penalty time
- Technical Fouls: Less severe infractions that may or may not result in penalty time
Personal Fouls
When a player commits a personal foul, they must serve time in the penalty box, located at the side of the field. The duration of the penalty can be one, two, or three minutes, depending on the severity of the infraction. Two and three-minute penalties are typically reserved for serious slashing or unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.
Technical Fouls
Technical fouls are less severe and have variable consequences:
- If committed while the opposing team has possession: 30-second penalty
- If committed during a loose ball situation or when the player’s team has possession: Results in a turnover
Technical fouls are “releasable,” meaning the player can return to the game before serving the full duration if the opposing team scores.
Advanced Lacrosse Strategies and Techniques
As players become more familiar with the basic rules and gameplay of lacrosse, they can begin to explore more advanced strategies and techniques to elevate their performance.
Offensive Strategies
Successful offensive play in lacrosse requires a combination of individual skill and team coordination. Some key offensive strategies include:
- Pick and Roll: Similar to basketball, this involves one player setting a “pick” to create space for a teammate
- Fast Break: Quickly transitioning from defense to offense to catch the opposing team off-guard
- Dodging: Using quick movements and changes of direction to evade defenders
- Off-Ball Movement: Creating space and opportunities through strategic positioning without the ball
Defensive Tactics
Effective defense in lacrosse requires both individual and team efforts. Some common defensive strategies include:
- Man-to-Man Defense: Each defender is responsible for guarding a specific offensive player
- Zone Defense: Defenders are responsible for guarding specific areas of the field rather than individual players
- Sliding: Quickly shifting defensive assignments to provide support when a teammate is beaten
- Ride: Pressuring the opposing team as they attempt to clear the ball from their defensive end
Specialized Skills
As players develop, they often focus on honing specialized skills that can give them an edge on the field:
- Face-off Techniques: Developing quick reactions and strategic movements to win possession at the start of play
- Shooting Accuracy: Practicing various shot types (overhand, sidearm, underhand) to improve scoring potential
- Stick Tricks: Mastering advanced stick handling to improve ball control and deception
- Goalie Positioning: Learning to read shots and position oneself effectively to make saves
The Evolution of Lacrosse: From Native American Tradition to Modern Sport
Lacrosse has a rich history that spans centuries, evolving from a traditional Native American game to the modern sport we know today.
Native American Origins
Lacrosse originated among various Native American tribes, particularly in the eastern woodlands and plains regions. The game, often called “the Creator’s game” or “the medicine game,” held significant cultural and spiritual importance. It was played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, and prepare for war.
European Influence
French Jesuit missionaries first documented the game in the 17th century, giving it the name “lacrosse” due to the stick’s resemblance to a bishop’s crosier. As European settlers began to adopt the game, it gradually transformed from its original form.
Modern Development
In the mid-19th century, lacrosse began to take on a more organized form. The first official lacrosse club, the Montreal Lacrosse Club, was founded in 1856. The sport continued to evolve throughout the 20th century, with the establishment of official rules, leagues, and international competitions.
Global Expansion
Today, lacrosse is played around the world, with growing popularity in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, and Australia. The sport has seen significant growth at both the amateur and professional levels, with increasing participation in youth, high school, and collegiate programs.
Lacrosse Beyond the Field: Culture and Community
Lacrosse is more than just a sport; it’s a community that fosters camaraderie, personal growth, and cultural understanding.
Team Dynamics
Lacrosse emphasizes teamwork and communication. Players must work together seamlessly on both offense and defense, fostering strong bonds and a sense of unity. This team-oriented approach often translates into valuable life skills off the field.
Character Development
The sport encourages the development of important character traits such as:
- Discipline: Through rigorous training and adherence to rules
- Perseverance: By facing challenges and overcoming obstacles
- Sportsmanship: Learning to win graciously and lose with dignity
- Leadership: Taking on roles of responsibility within the team structure
Cultural Appreciation
Given its Native American roots, lacrosse provides an opportunity for cultural education and appreciation. Many programs and initiatives work to honor the sport’s heritage and promote understanding of Native American culture.
Community Involvement
Lacrosse often serves as a focal point for community engagement. Youth programs, local leagues, and school teams can bring people together, fostering a sense of local pride and community spirit.
As lacrosse continues to grow in popularity, it remains a sport that offers much more than just physical exercise. It provides a platform for personal growth, cultural exchange, and community building, making it a truly unique and valuable athletic pursuit.
Men’s Lacrosse (Boy’s rules will vary slightly)
This is a general overview of the game of lacrosse.
Outdoor men’s lacrosse involves two teams of 10 players each competing to project a small ball of solid rubber into the opposing team’s goal. The field of play is 110 yards long and 60 yards wide. The goals are 6 feet by 6 feet, containing a mesh netting similar to an ice hockey goal. The goal sits inside a circular “crease”, measuring 18 feet in diameter.
Players line up with 3 offensive players called “attackmen,” players who shoot on the opposing team’s net; 3 “midfielders” or “middies,” who shoot on the opposing team’s net as well as defending their own net; 3 “defensemen,” who guard their own team’s net; and 1 designated goaltender, or “goalie” who stands inside the “crease” and blocks incoming shots. Each player carries a lacrosse stick measuring between 40 inches and 42 inches long (a “short crosse”), or 52 inches to 72 long (a “long crosse”). The designated goalkeeper is allowed to have a stick from 40 inches to 72 inches long.
The head of the crosse on both long and short crosses must be 6 inches or larger at its widest point and 2.5 inches wide or wider at its narrowest point. The head of a goaltender’s crosse may measure up to 15 inches wide, significantly larger than field players’ heads to assist in blocking shots. Goalies at the youth levels commonly use short crosses because they are not capable of handling the true 60 inch goalie crosse. Although most attackmen and midfielders utilize short crosses, defensemen carry long crosses, and one midfielder on defense may carry a long crosse. Some teams choose to distribute their sticks differently, not uncommon because a team may only have 4 long crosses on the field during live play, excluding the benches and penalty boxes. Most modern sticks have a metal shaft, usually made of aluminum or titanium, while the head is made of hard plastic. Metal shafts must have a plastic or a more popular rubber cap or (“butt”) at the end. The heads are strung with string, leather, mesh, or a combination of the previous, forming a net called the “pocket”.
Lacrosse players also typically wear helmets and gloves, plus rib, shoulder, and elbow pads.
Players scoop the ball off the ground and pass the ball through the air to other players. Players are allowed to run carrying the ball with their stick. Unlike in women’s lacrosse, men’s lacrosse players may kick the ball, as well as cover it with their sticks, provided they do not withhold it from play. Play is quite fast, with considerably more goals scored than are in soccer or hockey, with typical games totaling ten to twenty goals.
Rules
As mentioned, men’s lacrosse is a full contact sport, with players wearing complete protective equipment. Thus “checking” – striking opponents’ stick or body with the crosse – is legal and very much part of the game.
Each team starts with ten players on the field: a goalkeeper and three defenders at the defensive end; three midfielders across the midfield line; and three attackers at the offensive end. Each quarter starts with a “face-off” in which the ball is placed on the ground and two “faceoffmen” lay their stick horizontally next to the ball, head of the stick inches from the ball and the butt-end pointing down the midfield line.
Faceoffmen scrap for the ball, often by “clamping” it under their stick and flicking it out to their midfielders, who start on the wing restraining line near the sideline and sprint in when the whistle is blown to start play. Attackers and defenders cannot cross their “restraining line” until one player from the midfield takes possession of the ball. A face-off also restarts the game after each goal.
Time continues to run in dead ball situations such as in between goals, with two exceptions: when the referees deem it necessary to avoid a significant loss of playing time, for example when chasing a ball shot far away; and in the last three minutes of the fourth quarter of any men’s game.
In men’s lacrosse, players can be awarded penalties of two types by the referee for rule infractions. Personal fouls always result in the player serving time in the penalty box, located at the side of the field between the opposing teams’ interchange benches. These penalties can last one, two, or three minutes at the referee’s discretion.
Two and three minute penalties are usually reserved for the most serious slashing or unsportsmanlike conduct fouls. Technical fouls are less severe and result in 30 seconds being served only if the foul was committed while the opposing team was in possession of the ball. If there was a loose ball situation or the player’s team was in possession at the time of the foul, they only result in a turnover. Technical fouls are “releasable,” meaning that a player may return to the game without spending the entire duration of his penalty in the box if the opposing team scores during the penalty. Fouls form an important part of men’s lacrosse as while a player is serving time, his team is ‘man down’. At this time his defense must play a ‘zone’ while they wait for the penalty to expire while the attacking team has its best opportunity to score. A list of the fouls in men’s lacrosse is as follows:
Personal Fouls
- Slashing: Occurs when a player’s stick viciously contacts an opponent in any area other than the stick or gloved hand on the stick.
- Tripping: Occurs when a player obstructs his opponent at or below the waist with the crosse, hands, arms, feet or legs.
- Cross Checking: Occurs when a player uses the handle of his crosse between his hands to make contact with an opponent.
- Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Occurs when any player or coach commits an act which is considered unsportsmanlike by an official, including taunting, arguing, or obscene language or gestures.
- Unnecessary Roughness: Occurs when a player strikes an opponent with his stick or body using excessive or violent force.
- Illegal Crosse: Occurs when a player uses a crosse that does not conform to required specifications. A crosse may be found illegal if the pocket is too deep or if any other part of the crosse was altered to gain an advantage (In addition, the penalized player may not use the illegal crosse for the remainder of the game). A head must also not be too pinched so the lacrosse ball cannot come out.
- Illegal Body Checking: Occurs when any of the following actions takes place:
- a. body checking an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball.
- b. avoidable body check of an opponent after he has passed or shot the ball.
- c. body checking an opponent from the rear or at or below the waist.
- d. body checking an opponent above the shoulders. A body check must be below the shoulders and above the waist, and both hands of the player applying the body check must remain in contact with his crosse.
- a.
- Other Illegal equipment: not having a mouthguard, or not having it in the mouth, open ends on the shaft of the stick (no butt end), no shoulder pads, no arm pads (in most leagues, goalies do not have to wear arm pads so they can move their arms faster to block shots.)
- Illegal Gloves: Occurs when a player uses gloves that do not conform to required specifications. A glove will be found illegal if the fingers and palms are cut out of the gloves, or if the glove has been altered in a way that compromises its protective features.
body checking an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball.
Technical Fouls
- Holding: Occurs when a player impedes the movement of an opponent or an opponent’s crosse, or a player has his crosse in between the arm pads and the players body.
- Interference: Occurs when a player interferes in any manner with the free movement of an opponent, except when that opponent has possession of the ball, the ball is in flight and within five yards of the player, or both players are within five yards of a loose ball.
- Offsides: Occurs when a team does not have at least four players on its defensive side of the midfield line or at least three players on its offensive side of the midfield line.
- Pushing: Occurs when a player thrusts or shoves a player from behind.
- Moving Pick: Occurs when an offensive player moves into and makes contact with a defensive player with the purpose of blocking him from the man he is defending, as opposed to a legal pick, standing next to a defensive player, blocking him from the player he is covering.
- Stalling: Occurs when a team intentionally holds the ball, without conducting normal offensive play, with the intent of running time off the clock. This is called if no attempt is made to get in the box.
- Warding Off: Occurs when a player in possession of the ball uses his free hand or arm to hold, push or control the direction of an opponent this includes pushing him off.
Terminology… there’s a lot of it
Ball or Ball down
All players shout ball any time the ball is on the ground. Often this is the first indicator to the player who had it that he has dropped it. Ball can also signal the intent of a player to go after the ball instead of the man. (see below)
Body Check
Defensively using the body to hit an opposing ball carrier or while contesting an opponent for a player a loose ball. The body check must always be done above the waist and from the front.
The Box
The rectangular shaped area around the crease / goal.
Defenders seldom press players outside of the box. The distance involved makes it all but impossible to score from outside of the box. The rules state that the offense can only possess the ball for so long without entering the box. At the end of a game the team that is ahead must keep the ball inside of the box.
Butt
The end of a crosse opposite the head. All shaft ends need to be covered with a butt-cap.
Change planes – When a shooter has a close in shot, the goalie must respect where the ballcarrier starts his shot. If the shooter holds his stick high, the keeper does the same. Therefore it is most effective for the shooter to start high and shoot low, or vice versa. This is ‘changing planes’.
Clamping
On the face-off, a player pushes the back of his stick down on the ball in the attempt to gain control of it.
Clearing
An important defensive maneuver where defending players run or pass the ball out of their goal area.
Clearing is best done along the sidelines, away from the front of the goal.
Cradling
In order to maintain control of the ball when moving along the field, players turn their wrists and arms to cradle the ball in the stick pocket.
Crease
The eighteen-foot diameter circle surrounding each team’s goal.
Cutting
An attacking player without the ball darts around a defender toward the goal in order to receive a “feed pass.” A cutting player is a cutter.
D Cut – A maneuver used by an attackman to get open for a shot. The player starts on the GLE, about 5 yards away from the goal. He then makes a rounded cut, on the side away from the ball. (completing a “D” shape) This is often the third attackmans’ move during a fast break.
Extra Man (aka Man Up or EMO) – Describes the team at a player advantage in a penalty situation. Opposite of man down.
Face-off
Takes place at the start of each quarter, after every goal, and after certain dead balls. Two opposing players crouch down at midfield, hold their sticks flat on the ground and press the backs of their stick pockets together. The ball is then placed between the pockets and, when signaled to start, the players “rake” or clamp on the ball to vie for control.
Face Dodging
A player with the ball cradles the stick across his face in an attempt to dodge a stick-poking defender. Generally an open field dodge that does not involve changing hands.
Fast Break
When an offensive team quickly mounts a scoring attack enabling them to gain a man advantage over the opposing defense. Almost always a four on three.
Feed Pass
An offensive play in which one player passes the ball to a cutting teammate for a “quick stick” shot on goal.
Flag Down
Tells our offense that a penalty will be called.
This means that we should do all that we can to get off a shot without dropping the ball to the ground, which will halt play.
GLE (Goal Line Extended)
An imaginary line that extends straight out from the sides of the goal line.
Gilman Clear
Defender, typically the goalie, clears the ball by throwing it as far as he can down the field. Sometimes this is a desperation move, but it is often better to create a ground ball situation in the opponents end than around our own goal area.
Ground Balls – Players compete for the control of loose ground balls by stick checking opponents away from the ball while simultaneously trying to scoop it up. All Ravens yell ‘ball down’ when the ball is on the ground. See also ‘release’.
Head
The plastic of the stick connected to the handle.
In the Dirt
The often trampled area approx.
15 foot radius area in front of the goal. Shots from outside the dirt area should be bounce shots, which are more difficult for keepers to stop. Also known as the ‘hole’. A much smaller area than ‘the box.’
Invert
Any offensive play that involves ‘inverting’ the middies and the attack. In a man on man situation, this puts the defensive bigs out on top with our attack, and the middies defending the area around the crease.
Man Down
Describes the team which has lost a player to the penalty box and must play with fewer men on the field. We will always establish Man Up and Man Down teams before the game. Man Down teams are often tricky, since it is likely that a defender was penalized.
Man-to-man
A defensive setup in which each defending player guards a specific offensive opponent.
Out-of-bounds
When a shot goes out of play, the player closest to the sideline where the ball went out gets the ball.
Passing
An integral part to quickly moving the ball. Players throw overhand or underhand to each other. In most cases a high pass is easier to deal with than a low bouncing dribbler. Slowly thrown lobbed passes give the defense time to react and often result in the catching player being hit before the pass arrives. We prefer that passes be ‘zipped’, or thrown with authority, instead of lobbed with a high arc.
Pick
An offensive player without the ball positions himself against the body of a defender to allow a teammate to get open and receive a pass or take a shot. Picks must be stationary and ‘passive’.
Pocket
The head of the stick in which the ball is held and carried. The pocket is strung with leather and/or mesh netting. In order to be legal, the top of a ball cannot be seen when looking at the pocket from the side.
Poke Check
A defender jabs his stick at the exposed stick end or hands of an opposing ballcarrier in an effort to jar the ball loose.
These checks are very effective in that the checking player stays in balance and keeps a cushion of space between himself and the ballcarrier.
Quick Stick
When the ball reaches an offensive player’s stick on a feed pass, he catches it and then shoots it toward the goal in one swift motion.
Raking
A face-off move by a player who, in trying to gain possession of a ground ball, places the head of his stick on top of the ball and sweeps it back. Raking is done standing still. This means that often people who rake will be legally hit by an opposing player. Raking is a very bad habit that is difficult to unlearn. EXCEPTION: Goalkeepers can rake or ‘clamp’ a ground ball legally from the crease.
Release
Players shout release when they succeed in scooping a ground ball. This indicates to teammates that they can no longer make contact with the opponents to drive them away from the ball. Doing so is a penalty.
Riding
When an attacking team loses possession of the ball, it must quickly revert to playing defense in order to prevent the ball from being cleared back out. In most ride situations, the goal-keeper will be left un-marked.
Roll Dodge
An offensive move in which a ballcarrier, using his body as a shield between a defensive player and the cradled ball, spins around the defender. To provide maximum ball protection, the ballcarrier switches hands as he rolls.
Support
When a player without the ball moves into a position where the player with the ball can make a clear pass.
Scooping
The manner in which a player picks up loose ground balls. He bends toward the ground, slides the pocket of his stick underneath the ball, and lifts it into the netting of the stick.
Screen
An attacking player without possession of the ball positions himself in front of the opposing goal crease in an effort to block the goalkeeper’s view.
Shaft
A hollow aluminum or composite pole connected to the head of the crosse.
Skip – To pass to a non- adjacent teammate, usually a long pass over another player. Also known as a skip pass.
Slap Check
A stick check (inferior to the poke check). The defender uses his stick to slap the stick of the offensive player who has the ball. Poke checks are preferred since it is easier to keep you feet moving and stay balanced during the check.
Slide
When an offensive player with the ball has gotten past his defender, a defending teammate will shift his position to pick up that advancing player.
Square Up
To position one’s body in preparation to pass. This means to aim the leading shoulder towards the target.
Stick Check
In an effort to dislodge the ball from the “pocket,” the defending player strikes his stick against the stick of an opposing ballcarrier in a controlled manner.
Unsettled- Situation
Any situation in which the defense is not positioned correctly, usually due to a loose ball or broken clear, or fast break. Teams that hustle (like us), score many goals during unsettled situations.
V Cut
A maneuver used by an offensive player to get open for a pass. The offensive player feints in causing his defender to react and move, he then cuts sharply away (completing the “V” shape) See also “D cut”
Zone Defense – When defenders play in specific areas of their defensive zone, rather than covering man-to-man.
Lacrosse rules for beginners – Sports Send
A lacrosse game comprises of two teams on opposing sides using lacrosse sticks to catch, run, carry, shoot, and pass a ball to the opponent’s side to score the highest number of goals. There are four types of lacrosse games.
These are:
- The field lacrosse,
- The box lacrosse,
- The women’s lacrosse
- And the intercrosse
All the lacrosse games play by various rules ensuring the players observe professionalism.
Let us discuss the lacrosse rules for beginners who want to try this exciting game.
Rule # 1: Number of Players
Two opposing teams play a lacrosse game at one time. A lacrosse team comprises of ten players. The players include a goaltender, three attackers, three defenders, and three midfielders. The defensive half of the field must always have at least four players, including the goalie at all times.
On the other hand, the attacking half of the field must have at least three players all the time. The three midfielders are allowed to any side of the track that they want.
Rule # 2: Proper Scoring Of a Goal
It is mandatory that a player uses his lacrosse stick to shoot the ball into the goal. A goal is not recognized unless it goes beyond the goal line completely. Again, the player making the goal shot should make the shot while outside the goal crease. Failure to observe any of these may result in either a penalty or a null goal.
Rule # 3: No Ties in a Lacrosse Match
A lacrosse game is played in four fifteen-minute quarters.
Every team player in the lacrosse game seeks to score more goals than their opponents within the allowed sixty minutes of the game.
This rule eliminates the games ending with a tie. Should sixty minutes elapse while the two playing teams are still at a tie, they have to go through sudden death overtime.
Sudden death overtime is overtime sessions played until the first team scores to determine the winner. It is a very active time, hence the name. Sudden death overtime can only last for a maximum of five minutes.
Rule # 4: The Use of the Lacrosse Stick
Both the attackers and midfielders can use the short lacrosse stick. This stick is more comfortable to control and convenient when sidestepping defenders in tight combat.
On the other hand, the use of a long lacrosse stick is permissible for up to four players per team, especially the defenders. It comes in handy when keeping the attacking players at bay.
The goalie uses a lacrosse stick with a sizeable head.
Such a stick makes it easy for him to block the incoming shots.
All players are permitted to adjust the pocket depth of their lacrosse sticks to gain control of the ball or quickly release the ball.
Rule# 5: The Face-Off
All lacrosse games start at the faceoff. The players facing off must line up at the center field with their backs facing their defense. Faceoff is achievable with the use of a right hand only.
This technique is due to the strict faceoff positioning rules that require players to place hands and feet on the left of their lacrosse stick’s heads. They then await the referee to blow the whistle for them to make a move.
Rule #6: How to Pass the Ball
The team player in possession of the ball tries to get the ball to the opposing goalie to make a score. This team player may either pass the ball directly to another teammate within his range. Or he may also opt to move the ball along the ground to a nearby teammate.
Still, he can choose to cradle the ball with his lacrosse stick and run with it.
The passing of the ball ensures the teammates are well positioned to shoot the ball into the goal.
In response, the opposing team works to try to stop the team in possession of the ball from scoring. They do this by either blocking the shots, body checking or stick checking. The opposing team will do their best to get hold of the ball so that they also try to make a score.
Other Rules
Substitutions
A lacrosse team is allowed an unlimited number of player substitutions. These substitutions can be made in the fly so long as it’s within the assigned area.
Shot clock
In Major League Lacrosse (MLLs), once a player has taken the ball, he/she has up to 60 seconds to shoot the ball at the opposing goal. If the player fails to shoot the ball within the 60 seconds, the referee awards the ball to the other team.
Two Point Goal
Also in MLL only, if a player shoots the ball from the outside outer radius and it goes in, this is worth two goals.
This rule applies only to field lacrosse games.
Penalties for Breaking the Rules
If a team player breaks any of the lacrosse rules for beginners, he must serve a time penalty. The time penalty means that his team will play without him until the penalty period is over.
A team whose team player is serving time at the penalty box is known as Man-down team. They must defend their net vigorously until the penalty period expires. The team that has more players is the Man-up team or the extra man offense. This team has a man advantage. They have a more natural time scoring or defending their net.
The penalty duration varies depending on the foul committed.
Technical Fouls
A player that commits a technical foul must serve the thirty-second penalty. A player is allowed up to five technical fouls before being ejected from the game. Examples of technical fouls include holding offsides, obstructing an opponent’s movement, pushing an opponent, interference, stalling, and warding.
Offsides – Lacrosse games allow a maximum of seven players on the defensive half of the field. If a team surpasses this limit, the extra player is guilty of an offside. Hence, he is sent off for thirty seconds.
Personal Fouls
A player that commits a personal foul serves a 60-second penalty at the penalty box. A player is ejected from the game if he commits four personal fouls. Personal fouls include crosschecking, use of an illegal stick, illegal body check, hitting the opponent on the head with the lacrosse stick (slashing), and tripping an opponent.
Major Fouls
A player found guilty of a significant foul must serve a three-minute penalty. Major fouls include the use of illegal equipment, disputing with the officials, three-second violation, and reckless shooting.
Conclusion
The lacrosse rules for beginners discussed above apply in all the lacrosse games. A beginner must familiarize him/herself with these rules early enough so that they can get used to observing them.
These rules apply to all teammates, failure to which, a player risks wasting some valuable time at the penalty box. The rules make the whole process of carrying, passing, catching, and shooting the ball into the net fair and authentic.
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- Offer includes fun game SUP Polo or SUP yoga from Suppama.ee. Make your choice when purchasing a voucher:
- SUP Polo game for a group of 3 people – 21 € (regular price 30 €)
– Please note that to play SUP Polo you need to have two teams of 3 people, so to enjoy the game you need to purchase two offers Chilli
– Duration of the game approximately 30 minutes - SUP yoga or yoga board for one – 17. 50 € (regular price 25 €)
– Lesson duration 90 minutes
- SUP Polo game for a group of 3 people – 21 € (regular price 30 €)
- SUP – experiences you can enjoy in Pärnu Vallikaar and artificial lake Valdeku quarry in Männik (next to Wakepark)
- Please book polo and/or yoga time in advance according to the Suppama summer calendar for special booking page:
- select the purchased service , suitable date, time and press ‘broneeri”
- After that, indicate in the coupon column the number of the voucher Chilli and pin code, written without a space ( example: 1234512341234)
- If you do not enter the voucher number or enter it incorrectly, then reservation not valid
50 € (regular price 25 €) Acquaintance
Suppama.
ee – is Estonia’s largest mobile company offering fun activities SUP (s tand up paddling or aeros surfing), which can be found at summer festivals and beaches in 2016 all over Estonia . Suppama presents new to Estonia, but already popular in the world water sport, which is called SUP Polo and Yoga.
Stand Up Paddle Polo or simply SUP Polo – is a new sport presented by Suppama.ee in Estonia , which combines water polo 90 016 and airsurfing. This combination is incredibly fun and suitable for anyone who is even slightly interested. Previous experience does not matter, because the boards are stable and the organizers provide life jackets to everyone. However, all participants must be able to swim.
SUP Polo can be described as hybrid water polo, lacrosse and derby rally, played on inflatable SUP boards, in the middle of the court on still water.
The game is short, fast, moderately chaotic and insanely fun! The equipment consists of a huge inflatable field and gates, special inflatable SUP boards for SUP polo and special paddles for SUP polo.
Rule SUP polo are very simple: a 25×20 meter field where three players play against three players in two 10-minute halves. To pass the ball into the opponent’s goal, only special oars can be used. Playing while kneeling on the board or falling into water is prohibited. The last situation in this game is a common occurrence. The half time lasts 10 minutes, which may seem short, but don’t jump to conclusions – this game is not only fun, but also a great workout. It’s a crazy game – must-have experience this summer.
Yoga board is great! Yoga lessons are suitable for both beginners, and advanced, so there is something new and interesting for everyone.
Yoga on an airsurf board is basically like regular yoga, only sometimes you can fall into the water and get wet. You don’t need to have airsurfing or yoga experience to enjoy this workout. For beginners Suppama SUP yoga – is fun and s an exciting opportunity to get acquainted with yoga – it is very different from a serious workout in the gym and you will laugh a lot. For the advanced, this is a great opportunity for to test their balance on a new level.
Suppama SUP yoga is a new training concept created by J ocke Salokorpi. Jocke – founder of Ashtanga Yoga Tallinn and creator of the international fitness yoga concept YOGAFUNC
“Suppama yoga is a fun and effective training method. When you get back on land, you will feel the training effect in your body and the lightness in your mind. I’m very happy to take my practice from the studio on to the water and I hope to see you there soon as well.
” – Jocke Salokorpi
Yoga on the water is varied and burning calories in this way does not seem like a strain, as the whole class is so fun that there is no time to think about fatigue. The whole concept is simply incomparable: being in the air is invigorating, feeling the wind on your face is refreshing and looking at water under you and around you is extremely exciting. The wobble that occurs on the water makes maintaining balance a special challenge, which means that compared to regular yoga, the muscles tense up more.
For fitness enthusiasts, an added bonus is that SUP yoga works muscles that are often not used during regular workouts. SUP yoga is a great way train balance and maintain positive spirituality. SUP yoga is a unique experience and a great way to enjoy the tranquility of a picturesque pond.
Enjoy fresh air, wonderful emotions and even more wonderful company!
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14-day right of return
The Client has the right to withdraw from the Agreement (cancel the voucher) within 14 days from the date of purchase, provided that the conclusion of the agreement is made via the Internet or other means of communication. If you want to return the voucher, please send a free-form application for the return of the voucher to [email protected]. Please include the buyer’s name, voucher number, PIN, and reason for returning the voucher (optional, but it will help us improve our experience).
The exception is some vouchers purchased for a specific event or activity (eg some theater events, etc.) which are non-refundable. The consumer does not have the right to withdraw from the contract for the full service of the purchased voucher, for reasons beyond the seller’s control.
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Nouns on the topic Other ball sports in English ✔️ Vocabulary with transcription, voice acting
- Category : Sports (Sport)
- Subcategory : Sports with a ball and racket (Sports: ball and racket sports)
- Topic : Other ball sports
The table contains English nouns on the topic “Other ball sports” with transcription and translation into Russian.
Listen to the American or British pronunciation of the words, then repeat to memorize.
Words are divided into difficulty levels from A1 to C2 – select and apply the desired filter. Levels A1 – A2 are suitable for beginners, B1-B2 for intermediate level, C1 – C2 for advanced level.
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| Word | Translation | Transcription Amer. | Transcription UK | Listen Amer. accent | Listen Brit. accent | Subject | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| badmintonnoun | badminton | /ˈbædmɪntən/ 90 322 | /ˈbædmɪntən/ | Amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | c1 | |
| ball hockeynoun | ball hockey | /ˈbɔːl hɑːki/ | amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | c2 | ||
| bowling ballnoun | bowling ball | /ˈbəʊlɪŋ bɔːl/ 9032 2 | /ˈbəʊlɪŋ bɔːl/ | Amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | b2 | |
| fivesnoun | fives (game) accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | c2 | ||||
| hockeynoun | hockey | /ˈhɑːki/ | /ˈh ɒki/ | Amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | a2 | |
| hurlingnoun | toss | /ˈhɜːrlɪŋ/ | /ˈhɜːlɪŋ/ | accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | c2 | |
| jai alainoun | jai alai | /ˈhaɪ əlaɪ/ | Amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | c2 | ||
| lacrossenoun | lacrosse | /ləˈkrɔːs/ | /ləˈkrɒs/ | accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | c2 | |
| netballnoun | netball | /ˈnetbɔːl/ | /ˈnetb ɔːl/ | Amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | c1 | |
| ping-pongnoun | ping-pong | /ˈpɪŋ pɑːŋ/ | /ˈpɪŋ pɒŋ/ | Amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | b2 | |
| roundersnoun | English rounders | /ˈraʊndərz/ | / ˈraʊndəz/ | Amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | c2 | |
| squash ɒʃ/ | amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | b2 | ||||
| sticknoun | stick | /stɪk/ | /stɪk/ | amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | a2 | |
| table tennisnoun | table tennis | /ˈteɪbl tenɪs/ | /ˈ teɪbl tenɪs/ | Amer. accent | UK accent | Other ball sports | a2 | |
| volleyballnoun | volleyball | /ˈvɑːlibɔːl/ | Amer. accent | int. accent | Other ball sports | a2 |
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