Basics
Scoring by getting the ball into the net
The long tool used to catch, throw, and carry the ball.
Crosse or Lacrosse stick
The position that stays near the opponent’s goal and tries to score.
Attacker
The group of Native Americans who invented lacrosse
Haudenosaunee
What the netting in a Lacrosse stick is called
Mesh
10
The amount of players that are on the field at a time
The material a Lacrosse ball is made from.
Rubber
The position that plays both offense and defense and runs the whole field. (hint: my position)
Midfielder
One reason Native Americans originally played lacrosse
community, Warrior training, healing, or conflict resolution
how to get open in Lacrosse
Constantly running around
The motion used to keep the ball in the stick while running
Cradling
The part of a Crosse the ball is kept and thrown in
The head
The position that protects the team’s goal
Goalie
How long some early lacrosse games could last
Several days
The action of hitting an opponent with your stick to try to make them drop the ball
Stick Checking
soccer sized turf or grass field
Lacrosse field
The size of the goal
6x6
The position that uses long sticks to stop the other team.
Defensemen
What modern city the Iroquois originated
Syracuse
the reason the goalie’s stick has a larger head than other players’ sticks
to block shots easier
This is the reason lacrosse players can keep the ball in their stick while running without dropping it
Cradling
The piece of equipment that only one player on each team uses.
Goalie stick
The group of players most responsible for scoring goals (hint: both offensive positions)
Attack unit
The modern country where the first official lacrosse rules were written
Canada
A contact sport (hint: basketball, soccer)
The type of sport Lacrosse is