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Term |
Definition |
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10-Second Rule |
The time allotted to a team to move the ball into the
offensive zone when short-handed. |
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2-on-1 |
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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30-Second Rule |
The time allotted to a team to get a shot on the opponent’s
goal. |
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Backhand |
The act of shooting or passing from behind one’s back.
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Box Defence |
A defensive strategy commonly used when the opponent is on a
power play (also see Power Play). |
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Checking |
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 |
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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Controlling |
Keeping a player in check in order to minimize offensive
threats. |
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Corner Man |
The player who plays the corner or shooter positions on
offence (also see Corner Position). |
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Corner Position |
The offensive position on both sides of the floor located near
the side face-off circles. |
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Cradling |
The rocking motion of the stick used to gain a feel for, and
to maintain control of, the ball. |
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Crease |
An area around the goal that opposing players are forbidden to
enter. |
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Crease Man |
The offensive player who plays the crease position (also see
Crease Position). |
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Crease Position |
A position on the goal line that is extended from and
approximately one metre off of the goal crease. |
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Defence |
The act of protecting one’s goal area when the opponent has
the ball. |
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Defensive Stance |
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 |
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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Draw |
Pulling and turning the stick during a face-off (also see
Face-off). |
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Face-off |
A method of starting or re-starting play (also see Draw). |
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Fake |
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 |
A rapid attack which occurs during the transition from offence
to defence. |
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Give & Go |
The act of passing and then quickly going for a return pass. |
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Left-Handed |
A player whose dominant hand is the left hand; the left hand
is thus positioned at the throat of the stick. |
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Loose Ball |
Occurs when the ball is not in the control of either team. |
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Man Short |
A situation where one team has fewer players allowed on the
floor than the opponent (also referred to as short-handed or man-down). |
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Man-to-Man |
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 floor. |
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Man-up/Odd Man |
See Power Play. |
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Motion Offence |
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 |
The area of the arena or box designated as a non-playing area. |
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Overhand |
A shooting or passing motion created by moving the stick down
from above and just off the shoulder. |
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Overload |
The strategy of moving one or two extra players into one area
of the floor. |
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Pick |
The act of blocking the path of a defender such that he/she
cannot follow his/her check. |
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Pick & Roll |
The act of setting a pick and then turning to receive a pass
(also see Pick). |
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Point Man |
The player who plays the point position on offence (also see
Point Position). |
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Point Position |
A location at the top and centre of the floor; this location
is taken by the player who is furthest from the goal. |
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Power Play |
A situation when one team has a player advantage as a result
of a penalty. |
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Quick Stick |
The act of catching and then passing or shooting in one
motion. |
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Ready Position |
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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Right-Handed |
A player whose dominant hand is the right hand; the right hand
is thus positioned at the throat of the stick. |
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Scoop |
A method of picking up the ball by accelerating the head of
the stick under the ball. |
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Shooter |
See Corner Man. |
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Side Arm |
The act of shooting or passing the ball by swinging the stick
through the horizontal plane at the waist. |
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Sliding |
The act of leaving one’s check to assist a team mate.
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Stick Side |
A defensive position taken to defend against an offensive
player's stick. |
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Sub Shot |
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 |
The act of exchanging checks with a team mate. |
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Time |
Begins when a team gains possession of the ball. |
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Trap & Scoop |
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 |
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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V-Cut |
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 |
The side of the floor with the fewest number of players. |
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Zone |
A defensive strategy where each player is assigned a
designated area to defend. |
