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Ball/Ball Down- lets players know that the ball is on the ground and not with the player
Body Check- this is when players use their hips or shoulders to get the ball loose
The Box/Crease- area around a goal
Clamp- trapping the ball
Clear- getting the ball out from the defensive half
Cradling- a technique used to keep the ball in the stick
Face-off- starts the gam

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-Moderate risk of injury
-don't overtrain for the sport
-concussions could and can happen so wearing headgear is important
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- 10 players on each team (4 defensive half, three offensive, and three extra to go anywhere)
-4 quarters w/ 2 halves (one quarter 12mins long) note that older players lead to longer games
-face-off at the start, ref blows whistle, with ball on ground
-only goalie can touch ball with hands
-When an opponent has the ball or is close to the ball (5yds.) a player can body check them. A body check is a nudge from the waist/shoulders in the front. You can also stick check the player on the stick or gloves.
-players cannot enter the crease area by the goal
-when a player hits a ball off field, the opposing team gets the ball
-fouls lead to 1-3 mins out

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-lacrosse stick
-ball 7.75-8in circumference about 5oz
-helmet
-mouthpiece
-glove
-shoulder pads
For women only:
-eye protection
Goalkeeper:
-padded gloves throat protection (extra padding)

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-from youth to professional league

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Field Markings women

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Field Markings men

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-Popular in Canada
-very fast growing sport which is why there are plastic lacrosse tools.

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- American indians inspired many sports of the like involving stickball.
-male sport at the time
- There were three basic sticks and balls that were used for specific areas in the united states. There were two stick versions which would cup the ball, one stick version with a pocket (all wood) and the modern design with webbing.
-given name by French settlers
-very strong root in indian culture