Deck 24: Lacrosse

Question 1

A technique used to keep the ball in the pocket of the stick is called

A) jabbing.
B) scooping.
C) pocketing.
D) cradling.
E) finding the basket.

Answer 1

cradling.

Question 2

Cradling

A) is used to stop a moving ball.
B) uses centripetal force to keep the ball in the pocket.
C) involves having the defensive player move in concert with the offensive player.
D) is called finding the pocket.
E) is also called scooping.

Answer 2

uses centripetal force to keep the ball in the pocket.

Question 3

The pocket end of the lacrosse stick is

A) called the head.
B) called the basket.
C) known as the cradle.
D) known as the scoop.
E) known as the butt end.

Answer 3

called the head.

Question 4

Instructional cues for the ready position does NOT include

A) bend knees and lean forward.
B) head of stick in front of shoulder.
C) butt end of stick is down.
D) bottom hand covers butt of stick.
E) top hand two-thirds way up the handle.

Question 5

Except for the goalie

A) players may kick the ball.
B) defensive players may have one foot in the crease.
C) all players must stay out of the goal crease.
D) defensive players must pass over the centre line within 20 seconds of receiving the ball.
E) all players must pass within 10 seconds of receiving the ball.

Question 6

The rule regarding possession of a loose ball requires

A) a ten second counting sequence by the defender.
B) a face-off between two opposing players.
C) that the first player to trap the ball with his or her stick gains possession.
D) a direction of play indication by the referee.
E) a throw-in from the side line indicated by the referee.

Question 7

An out-of-bounds ball

A) is awarded to a player from a team that did not send the ball out-of-bounds.
B) is awarded to the player who retrieves it.
C) requires a face-off to resume play.
D) requires alternating possession between opposing teams.
E) is given the goalie closest to the ball.

Question 8

Hideaway emphasizes

A) positional play.
B) moving to an open space to receive a pass.
C) effective use of field space.
D) passing and receiving.
E) scooping.

Question 9

Around the Clock is a Developmental Level II game that emphasizes

A) roll and scoop.
B) ball pick up and cradling.
C) positional play.
D) passing and catching.
E) shooting.

Question 10

Shooting technique in lacrosse

A) emphasizes weight transfer from the back foot to the front foot.
B) requires a change from the basic grip.
C) requires the head of the stick in front of the shoulder.
D) is similar to the wrist shot in floor hockey.
E) requires a scooping motion across the body.

Question 11

Volleycrosse is a Developmental Level II game that emphasizes

A) roll and scoop.
B) defensive positioning.
C) positional play.
D) ball pick up and cradling.
E) throwing and catching.

Question 12

A loose ball

A) is determined by alternating possession between opposing teams.
B) is awarded to the first player to cover the loose ball using the head of her stick.
C) is given to the goalie closest to the ball.
D) requires a face-off to resume play.
E) requires a throw-off (similar to a jump ball in basketball) to resume play.

Question 13

Body contact and/or stick contact

A) is reserved from Developmental Level III.
B) is covered by the loose ball rule.
C) are not allowed at the elementary school level.
D) requires a face-off to resume play.
E) is governed by the off-side rule.

Question 14

Under the Arch is an activity that emphasizes

A) defensive positioning.
B) scooping.
C) offensive positional play.
D) cradling and passing.
E) throwing and catching.

Question 15

Rats and Rabbits is an activity that emphasizes

A) scooping.
B) shooting.
C) moving into open space.
D) cradling and passing.
E) throwing and catching.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a discipline of lacrosse practiced today in Canada?

A) Box lacrosse.
B) Men's field lacrosse.
C) Ice lacrosse.
D) Women's field lacrosse.
E) Non-contact inter-lacrosse.

Question 17

Lacrosse

A) is scheduled to be added to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
B) can trace its roots to Canada's Aboriginal peoples.
C) has more players in Canada than ice hockey.
D) will become an Olympic sport in 2010.
E) is recognized by Parliament as Canada's national winter sport.

Question 18

The goalie in elementary school lacrosse

A) is not allowed to smother the ball in the crease.
B) must not leave the crease during a game.
C) does not need to wear a helmet because a soft ball is used.
D) wears pads that are similar to ice hockey goalie pads.
E) must wear full protective gear (e.g. helmet, face mask, pads, gloves).

Question 19

Target Ball is an activity that emphasizes

A) passing and shooting.
B) defensive marking.
C) dodging and opponent.
D) cradling and passing.
E) scooping.

Question 20

Scooping is

A) used to move the ball through the air as quickly as possible.
B) a technique used to pick up a loose ball off the ground.
C) similar to a soccer throw-in.
D) the recommended outlet pass for the defender.
E) a technique used to keep the ball in the pocket of the stick.

Question 21

Identify safety precautions necessary for a successful unit in lacrosse.

Question 22

Briefly describe the purpose of the scoop technique.

Question 23

Describe the recommended instructional cues for the scoop.

Question 24

Describe the purpose of the cradle technique.

Question 25

Briefly describe the instructional cues for the cradle.

Question 26

Describe the loose ball rule.

Question 27

Briefly describe the purpose of and how to play Rats and Rabbits.

Question 28

Brief explain the suggested developmental sequence when choosing practice activities.

Question 29

Briefly describe the instructional cues for catching.

Question 30

Briefly describe the instructional cues for passing.

Question 31

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-open pocket of the head of the stick faces the passer

A) cradling
B) catching
C) passing
D) scooping
E) roll & scoop

Question 32

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-technique for picking up a rolling ball

A) cradling
B) catching
C) passing
D) scooping
E) roll & scoop

Question 33

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-gentle rolling motion of the wrist

A) cradling
B) catching
C) passing
D) scooping
E) roll & scoop

Question 34

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-similar action to throwing a baseball

A) cradling
B) catching
C) passing
D) scooping
E) roll & scoop

Question 35

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-picking up a stationary ball

A) cradling
B) catching
C) passing
D) scooping
E) roll & scoop

Question 36

Describe basic offensive strategy and tactics in lacrosse. Identify activities to be used in their development in the elementary physical education program.

Question 37

Instructional content at Developmental Level Ill includes rules and strategies of inter-lacrosse.

Question 38

Scooping requires simultaneously pushing the butt end of the stick down and pulling the head end of the stick up.

Question 39

Choking up with the top hand on the stick will increase shooting accuracy.

Question 40

In outdoor inter-lacrosse, midfield players may move through offensive and defensive zones.

Question 41

Lacrosse is recognized by Parliament as Canada's national summer sport.

Question 42

When holding a lacrosse stick, the top hand on the stick is usually the dominant hand.

Question 43

Maximum number of players for indoor inter-lacrosse is seven per team.

Question 44

The action of the cradle is all in the wrist.

Question 45

Body contact in lacrosse should be introduced at Developmental Level III.

Question 46

It is suggested that players keep both hands on the stick at all times.

Question 47

Most lead-up games in lacrosse introduce strategy and field positioning.

Question 48

"Push down" and "pull back" are instructional cues for shooting.

Question 49

Lacrosse is defined as an invasion game.

Question 50

Protective headgear is mandatory for the goalie in inter-lacrosse.

Question 51

"Bottom hand 0" is an instructional cue for the ready position.

Question 52

All players must stay out of the goalie's crease.

Question 53

Non-contact inter-lacrosse is played at the elementary level.