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Definition
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2-on-1
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A situation where an offensive player has beaten his/her check to create a man advantage going into the offensive zone (3-on-2, 4-on-3, 5-on-4 are similar types of situations).
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Attack Goal Area
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The area defined by a line drawn sideline to sideline 20 yards from the face of the goal. Once the offensive team crosses the midfield line, it has ten seconds to move the ball into its attack goal area.
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Backhand
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The act of shooting or passing from behind one’s back.
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Box Defence
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A defensive strategy commonly used when the opponent is on a power play (also see Power Play).
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Checking
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Occurs when a defending player has contact with an offensive player; also refers to when a defending player has contact with the stick of an offensive player.
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Clamping
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Occurs when a defending player places the head of his/her stick over the top of an offensive player’s stick.
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Clear
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Running or passing the ball from the defensive half of the field to the attack goal area.
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Controlling
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Keeping a player in check in order to minimize offensive threats.
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Cradling
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The rocking motion of the stick used to gain a feel for, and to maintain control of, the ball.
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Crease
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An area around the goal that opposing players are forbidden to enter.
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Crease Man
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The offensive player who plays the crease position (also see Crease Position).
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Crease Position
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A position on the goal line that is extended from and approximately one metre off of the goal crease.
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Defense
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The act of protecting one’s goal area when the opponent has the ball.
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Defensive Clearing Area
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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 ten seconds to move the ball across the midfield line.
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Defensive Stance
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A position where the player’s knees are bent, the feet are shoulder-width apart, the lead foot is slightly ahead, and the stick is held to match the opponent’s stick as well as to protect the body.
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Dodge
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A one-on-one move where a deliberate step is taken in one direction followed by an explosive step in the opposite direction.
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EMO
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Extra Man Offense – or ‘Man-Up’ situation where team has a one or more player advantage due to penalty situation.
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Face-off
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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.
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Fake
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Performing a movement without completion in an attempt to fool the opponent (e.g. faking a pass or a shot).
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Fast Break
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A rapid attack which occurs during the transition from defense to offense.
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Give & Go
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The act of passing and then quickly going for a return pass. Similar to basketball.
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Left-Handed
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A player whose dominant hand is the left hand; the left hand is thus positioned at the throat (top) of the stick.
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Loose Ball
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Occurs when the ball is not in the control of either team.
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Man Down
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A situation where one team has fewer players allowed on the field than the opponent (also referred to as short-handed or man-down).
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Man-to-Man
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A team defensive strategy where pressure is placed on the ball carrier while the remaining players move off their checks towards the middle of the field.
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Man-up
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See Power Play.
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Motion Offence
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An offensive formation that involves having the five runners in a continuous and balanced cycle of player movement.
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Out of Bounds
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The area of the arena or box designated as a non-playing area.
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Overhand
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A shooting or passing motion created by moving the stick down from above and just off the shoulder.
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Overload
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The strategy of moving one or two extra players into one area of the field.
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Pick
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The act of blocking the path of a defender such that he/she cannot follow his/her check.
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Pick & Roll
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The act of setting a pick and then turning to receive a pass (also see Pick), same as in basketball.
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Point Man
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The player who plays the point position on offence (also see Point Position).
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Point Position
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A location at the top and centre of the field; this location is taken by the player who is furthest from the goal.
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Power Play
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A situation when one team has a player advantage as a result of a penalty.
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Quick Stick
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The act of catching and then passing or shooting in one motion.
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Ready Position
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A method of holding the stick with two hands such that the head of the stick is near the shoulder and ready to receive a pass or a check.
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Riding
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The act of trying to prevent a team from clearing the ball.
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Right-Handed
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A player whose dominant hand is the right hand; the right hand is thus positioned at the throat (top) of the stick.
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Scoop
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A method of picking up the ball by accelerating the head of the stick under the ball.
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Shooter
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The player who shoots the ball.
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Side Arm
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The act of shooting or passing the ball by swinging the stick through the horizontal plane at the waist.
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Sliding
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The act of leaving one’s man to assist in defending a team mates man.
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Stick Side
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A defensive position taken to defend against an offensive player's stick.
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Sub Shot
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A shot that is taken with the stick moving in a plane below the waist (also know as an underhand shot).
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Switch
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The act of exchanging men (switching-off) with a team mate.
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Trap & Scoop
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The act of placing the head of the stick over the ball to stop its movement and then scooping the ball into the stick (also see Scoop).
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Triple Threat
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A position where the stick is held with two hands such that the body is between the stick and the opponent; this position allows the player to pass, shoot, or go around their opponent.
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Unsettled Situation
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Any situation in which the defense is not positioned correctly, usually due to a loose ball or broken clear.
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V-Cut
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A one- to three-step move by an offensive player where the defender is first engaged; the offensive player then takes a quick reverse step and moves into the open to receive the ball.
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Weak Side
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The side of the field with the fewest number of players.
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Zone
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A defensive strategy where each player is assigned a designated area to defend.
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