1. NO Contact lacrosse game
STX BALL
NO Contact lacrosse game

2. 5 Basic Rules
All players must be free to move as in soccer and basketball- body contact results in penalty shot
Players must keep both hands on the stick at all times- violation results in penalty shot
The ball must be passed over the center line- violation results in change of possession
2 passes must be made before making an attempt to shoot at the goal (after the center line pass)- violation results in change of possession
Play should be continuous- no stalling- violation results in change of possession

3. Other Rules/Procedures
The crease area is around the goal
Players are NOT allowed inside crease at any time- shots at the goal must be taken OUTSIDE of the crease
Penalty shots are taken behind the center line
Only two-thirds of the players are allowed offense at any one time
NO GOALIE
When a goal is scored: the team that was scored on is immediately given possession in their defensive end

4. Terms/Skills
Scooping: skill used to pick ball up from the ground using stick
Throwing: when passing, use an arm motion similar to the overhand throwing motion used when throwing a ball
Catching: move to the ball, eyes on the ball, watch ball all the way into the pocket/basket- the key is to “give” a little as the ball reaches the stick (arms and wrists relaxed, do not tense up)
Cradling: allows you to keep the ball in your pocket while moving/maneuvering around the field