O Offsides - Rule stating that each team must have four players on the defensive half of the field, as well as three players on the offensive half of the field, at all times.
An offsides penalty results in a second technical foul on the offending player and his team. On-the-fly - A manner of substituting in which a team replaces a player on the field while the ball is in-bounds and the clock is running.
On-the-hop - Call made by a coach indicating to his players to quicken their pace during practice and drills. P Pass - When one player uses his stick to throw the ball to another player. Pick - Offensive technique used by an off-ball player to free up a teammate with the ball. This is done by standing in the path of the on-ball defender, allowing the offensive player with the ball to free himself up to dodge, shoot or pass.
Play-on - A penalty or infraction that is noticed by the referee, but, if called immediately, would stop the advancement of the team that was fouled. At the next loose ball, turnover or score, the whistle is blown and the penalty is assessed. If a goal were scored, it would count and the face-off would ensue with the penalty in force.
Pocket - The net part of the stick attached to the head that holds the ball. Pole - Term for a player using a 6 foot stick Popcorn - Goalie makes a saves and "pops" the ball into the air Q Quick stick - This is the action by which a player catches a pass and then redirects the ball without cradling for a shot or pass. Release - Call made by an official at the conclusion of a penalty to indicate that an offending player is to be released from the box; also a call made by a player who has just picked up a ground ball indicating to teammates that their team has gained possession.
Ride - One team trying to stop another from clearing the ball out of its defensive zone. Rip - a very hard shot. Rock - Slang term for the ball. S Save - When a goalie stops a shot that otherwise would have gone into the goal.
Screen - When a player impedes the vision or running path of an opposing player by standing directly in front of that player; sometimes used to prevent a goalie from getting a good look at an oncoming shot. Shaft - The metal or wooden handle of the stick. Sidewall - Can refer to either the two vertical sides of the stick head, or the string that attaches the pocket to the sides of the stick. Slashing - Penalty committed by striking an opponent anywhere on the body besides the stick or hand holding the stick.
Slide - This occurs when an offensive player gets past his defender, forcing another defensive player to "slide" over and pick up the threatening offensive player. Slow break - A transition opportunity for the offense in which the defense has at least an equal number of defenders to offensive players in position and ready to defend. Stalling - A tactic where the team with possession and usually in the lead runs around and passes from teammate to teammate in order to kill time, rather than try to score.
Stick - The most basic piece of equipment needed to play lacrosse, it is comprised of a shaft metal or wood and head plastic. Stick doctor - Title given to a player on a team renowned for his ability to string a stick. T Time and Room Shot - When a player has time to set his feet and room around him to take a very hard shot.
Top shelf - Slang term that refers to the upper area of the goal underneath the top crossbar. Transition - When the ball moves quickly from one end of the field to the other, often resulting in a fast break. Lacrosse - The governing body of the United States mens and womens games. Also the publisher of Lacrosse Magazine. Unnecessary roughness - Occurs when a player strikes an opponent with his stick or body with excessive or violent force. Unsettled situation - Any situation in which the defense is not positioned correctly, usually due to a loose ball or broken clear.
Unsportsmanlike conduct - Occurs when any player or coach commits an act which is considered unsportsmanlike by an official. Lacrosse move where the player with a ball brings the stick up and over their defender to help maneuver behind them. A deceptive shot where a player is shooting with their dominant hand but the head of their stick comes down from their weak hand.
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Apple An assist. Either for a pass or shot. A shot that bounces off the turf. Front of a crease right before the goaltender. The side of a goal farther away from a shooter. A goal on a broken play, normally after collecting a rebounded shot and netting it. Clear — A clear is a lacrosse term that means getting the ball out from the defensive half of the field and into the offensive half i.
Cleats — Shoes with spikes used by lacrosse players to play on grass fields. They have much better traction than regular sneakers. Cradling — A technique used to keep the ball in the lacrosse stick when running, etc. Crease — The circle around goal that offensive players are not allowed to enter. Cross Check — An illegal check where a player uses the shaft of his lacrosse stick to check his opponent.
Cut — Offensive players cut towards the goal trying to elude a defender in order to receive a pass and hopefully score. Often replaces a better offensive but weak defending middie as the ball transitions to the defensive side of the field. D-Pole — A D-pole is the long stick defensive pole used by lacrosse defensemen.
Not allowed for younger players. Dodge — Dodges are where players uses various moves to bypass opposing players in order to pass or score.
See the Beginner Lacrosse section on Lacrosse Dodges for dodging instructions, videos, etc. See the Beginner Lacrosse section on Lacrosse Shooting Techniques for elevator shot instructions, videos, etc. Face-Off — To start the game or after each score, the opposing players seek to win the ball in a face-off and control the start of play.
Visit our Lacrosse Face-Offs section for tips and videos. Failure To Advance — Penalty called when a clear fails to move across the midfield line within a set period of time. Fast Break — A player or players are racing up field with the ball and have gotten past their defenders.
This is a transition play and often leads to a scoring opportunity. Teams need to practice fast break drills. Feed — This where a player passes to feeds a teammate for a score. This is an assist for a goal. A FOGO generally just does face-offs and does not play as a regular middie. Freshie — A freshie is a brand new untouched lacrosse ball. Older scuffed up lacrosse balls can become very greasy and are harder to shoot accurately.
Attackmen must be ready for this type of scoring opportunity. For example, a Gilman clear might be done when a goalie is under heavy pressure during a clear and can not find an open man to pass the ball to. Rather than turn it over, the goalie might attempt a Gilman clear. This line is also called GLE. Goalie — The player in the goal who is trying to stop opponents from scoring. You should encourage this player because this is a tough position i.
He is a critical member of the team. Ground Ball — A ball that is loose on the ground. As they say, ground balls wins games if you win control of the ground balls. Head — This is a lacrosse term for the plastic upper portion of a lacrosse stick where a player catches a lacrosse ball. Hole — A defensive area in front of the goal. In contrast, middies and attackmen use short poles. This is a defensive middie armed with a long defensive stick. Low to High Shot — A low to high shot is where a player shoots underhand with the head of the stick near the ground but the ball aimed at the top part of the goal.
This is often a fake where the player appears to be shooting low so the goalie bends down to stop this supposed low shot but he angles the shot upwards and scores in the top part of the net.
For more information on this shooting technique, please read BeginnerLacrosse. Man-To-Man Defense — Where defenders will pick up and stick with individual opponents in order to prevent them from scoring a goal versus playing a Zone Defense. Man-Down — Due to a penalty i.
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