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GRAYSON LACROSSE. VARSITY 2010 Boys. GRAYSON LACROSSE. Georgia Lacrosse - History Coaches Information: VARSITY Derek Denton – Head Coach678-201-2919 [email protected] Bobby Losurdo – Lay Coach 404-229-9523 [email protected] - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Georgia Lacrosse - HistoryGeorgia Lacrosse - History

Coaches Information: Coaches Information:

VARSITYVARSITYDerek Denton – Head CoachDerek Denton – Head Coach 678-201-2919 678-201-2919 [email protected][email protected] Losurdo – Lay CoachBobby Losurdo – Lay Coach 404-229-9523 404-229-9523 [email protected]@mcfsystems.comRick Santry – Asst. CoachRick Santry – Asst. Coach 404-625-9230404-625-9230 [email protected]@bellsouth.netRich Peterson – Asst. CoachRich Peterson – Asst. Coach 678-612-4690678-612-4690 [email protected]@tempworks.comRoger Smith - Asst. CoachRoger Smith - Asst. Coach 404-386-3416 404-386-3416 [email protected] [email protected]

JVJVJoe Paul – Head CoachJoe Paul – Head Coach 404-446-5473 404-446-5473 [email protected] [email protected] Al Griffin – Lay CoachAl Griffin – Lay Coach 404-274-7787 404-274-7787 [email protected] [email protected]

High School: High School: Grayson High School, Grayson GA Grayson High School, Grayson GA League:League: GHSA GHSA Season schedule: Season schedule: Feb 1Feb 1stst -   -   Team color(s): Team color(s): Green and White Green and White  Field location: Field location: Grayson High School Grayson High School Equipment Supplier:Equipment Supplier: LAXWORLD 770-640-1200 LAXWORLD 770-640-1200

(Special Start-up Packages, just say your with Grayson Lacrosse)(Special Start-up Packages, just say your with Grayson Lacrosse)

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2010 TEAM PHILOSOPHIES2010 TEAM PHILOSOPHIES

General Information – Things we stress General Information – Things we stress to the playersto the players

Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Parents Volunteer – Game DayParents Volunteer – Game Day PracticePractice Team GoalsTeam Goals US LacrosseUS Lacrosse

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2009 NGLL TEAM 2009 NGLL TEAM

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Team A Team B

Restraining Box

Crease

Wing Area

Defensive Area Line

Mid-Field Line

Face-Off “x”

Table

Substitution Area

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TEAM B Goal Half of Field TEAM B Defensive Half of Field

9’ radius

THE PLAYING FIELD THE PLAYING FIELD

6’ x 6’ Goal

Wing Area

Distances in yards unless otherwise noted.

MIDFIELD AREA

DEFENSE AREA

ATTACK AREA

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ATTACKATTACK: The attackman's : The attackman's responsibility is to score goals. He responsibility is to score goals. He generally restricts his play to the generally restricts his play to the offensive end. offensive end.

MIDFIELDMIDFIELD: The midfielder's : The midfielder's responsibility is to cover the entire responsibility is to cover the entire field playing both offense and field playing both offense and defense. defense.

DEFENSEDEFENSE: The defenseman's : The defenseman's responsibility is to defend the goal. He responsibility is to defend the goal. He generally restricts his play to the generally restricts his play to the defensive end of the field. defensive end of the field.

GOALGOAL: The goalie's responsibility is to : The goalie's responsibility is to protect the goal and stop the opposing protect the goal and stop the opposing team from scoring. team from scoring.

PLAYING THE GAME PLAYING THE GAME

FIELD POSITIONSFIELD POSITIONS

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Men's lacrosse is a contact game played by ten players: a goalkeeper, three defensemen, three Men's lacrosse is a contact game played by ten players: a goalkeeper, three defensemen, three midfielders and three attackmen. The object of the game is to shoot the ball into the opponent's midfielders and three attackmen. The object of the game is to shoot the ball into the opponent's goal. The team scoring the most goals wins.goal. The team scoring the most goals wins.

Each team must keep at least four players, including the goalie, in its defensive half of the field and Each team must keep at least four players, including the goalie, in its defensive half of the field and three in its offensive half Three players (midfielders) may roam the entire field. three in its offensive half Three players (midfielders) may roam the entire field.

Generally, high school games are 48 minutes long, with 12 minute quarters. Each team is given a Generally, high school games are 48 minutes long, with 12 minute quarters. Each team is given a two minute break between the first and second quarters, and the third and fourth quarters. Halftime two minute break between the first and second quarters, and the third and fourth quarters. Halftime is ten minutes long. is ten minutes long.

Teams change sides between periods. Each team is permitted two timeouts each half. The team Teams change sides between periods. Each team is permitted two timeouts each half. The team winning the coin toss chooses the end of the field it wants to defend first. winning the coin toss chooses the end of the field it wants to defend first.

Players may run with the ball in the crosse, pass and catch the ball. Only the goalkeeper may touch Players may run with the ball in the crosse, pass and catch the ball. Only the goalkeeper may touch the ball with his hands. the ball with his hands.

A player may gain possession of the ball by dislodging it from an opponent's crosse with a stick A player may gain possession of the ball by dislodging it from an opponent's crosse with a stick check, which includes the controlled poking and slapping of the stick and gloved hands of the check, which includes the controlled poking and slapping of the stick and gloved hands of the player in possession of the ball. player in possession of the ball.

Body checking is permitted if the opponent has the ball. However, all contact must occur from the Body checking is permitted if the opponent has the ball. However, all contact must occur from the front or side, above the waist and below the shoulders. An opponent's crosse may also be stick front or side, above the waist and below the shoulders. An opponent's crosse may also be stick checked if it is within five yards of a loose ball or ball in the air. checked if it is within five yards of a loose ball or ball in the air.

If the ball or a player in possession of the ball goes out of bounds, the other team is awarded If the ball or a player in possession of the ball goes out of bounds, the other team is awarded possession of the ball. If the ball goes out of bounds after an unsuccessful shot on goal, the player possession of the ball. If the ball goes out of bounds after an unsuccessful shot on goal, the player nearest to the ball when and where it goes out of bounds is awarded possession. nearest to the ball when and where it goes out of bounds is awarded possession.

An attacking player cannot enter the crease around the goal, but may reach in with his stick to An attacking player cannot enter the crease around the goal, but may reach in with his stick to scoop a loose ball. scoop a loose ball.

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RULESRULES

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How does the game begin? How does the game begin? A lacrosse game begins with a face off at the mid-field line at the X spot in the center of the field. A lacrosse game begins with a face off at the mid-field line at the X spot in the center of the field.

What is a face off? What is a face off? A face off consists of the two center players at the mid-field line crouching down and placing their sticks on A face off consists of the two center players at the mid-field line crouching down and placing their sticks on

the ground so that the heads of the sticks have their backs to each other. The official then places the ball the ground so that the heads of the sticks have their backs to each other. The official then places the ball on the ground between the heads of the sticks, steps back and blows a whistle which signals to the on the ground between the heads of the sticks, steps back and blows a whistle which signals to the players they can fight for possession of the ball. players they can fight for possession of the ball.

When are face offs used? When are face offs used? At the beginning of a game, at the beginning of each quarter and after each goal is scored. At the beginning of a game, at the beginning of each quarter and after each goal is scored.

How many men are there on a lacrosse team? How many men are there on a lacrosse team? Squads range from 25 to 28 men normally. Squads range from 25 to 28 men normally.

How many men are there on the field for one team? How many men are there on the field for one team? There are ten men consisting of one goaltender, three defense men, three mid-fielders, and three attack There are ten men consisting of one goaltender, three defense men, three mid-fielders, and three attack

men. men. What is the crease area? What is the crease area?

A goal crease is a circle 18 feet in diameter that marks an area where an offensive player can never enter A goal crease is a circle 18 feet in diameter that marks an area where an offensive player can never enter under any circumstances except one.under any circumstances except one.

How long can a goaltender stay in the crease with the ball? How long can a goaltender stay in the crease with the ball? A goaltender has four seconds to step out of the crease or throw the ball to a teammate. If he does not do A goaltender has four seconds to step out of the crease or throw the ball to a teammate. If he does not do

this, he loses possession of the ball. this, he loses possession of the ball. How big is a lacrosse goal? How big is a lacrosse goal?

The front of a lacrosse goal is a perfect square, six feet by six feetThe front of a lacrosse goal is a perfect square, six feet by six feet

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The penalty for a personal foul is a one to three minute suspension from play and possessionThe penalty for a personal foul is a one to three minute suspension from play and possessionto the team that was fouled. Players with five personal fouls are ejected from the game.to the team that was fouled. Players with five personal fouls are ejected from the game.

SLASHINGSLASHING: Occurs when a player's stick contacts an opponent in any area other than the : Occurs when a player's stick contacts an opponent in any area other than the stick or gloved hand on the stick. stick or gloved hand on the stick.

TRlPPlNGTRlPPlNG: Occurs when a player obstructs his opponent at or below the waist with the : Occurs when a player obstructs his opponent at or below the waist with the crosse. hands. arms. feet or legs. crosse. hands. arms. feet or legs.

CROSS CHECKINGCROSS CHECKING: Occurs when a player uses the handle of his crosse to make contact with : Occurs when a player uses the handle of his crosse to make contact with an opponent. an opponent.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCTUNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT: Occurs when any player or coach commits an act which is : Occurs when any player or coach commits an act which is considered unsportsmanlike by an official, including taunting. obscene language or gestures. considered unsportsmanlike by an official, including taunting. obscene language or gestures. and arguing. and arguing.

UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS:UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS: Occurs when a player strikes an opponent with his stick or Occurs when a player strikes an opponent with his stick or body using excessive or violent force. body using excessive or violent force.

ILLEGAL CROSSEILLEGAL CROSSE: Occurs when a player uses a crosse that does not conform to required : Occurs when a player uses a crosse that does not conform to required specifications. A crosse may be found illegal if the pocket is too deep or if the crosse was specifications. A crosse may be found illegal if the pocket is too deep or if the crosse was altered to gain an advantage. altered to gain an advantage.

ILLEGAL BODY CHECKINGILLEGAL BODY CHECKING: Occurs when any of the following actions take place: (a) body : Occurs when any of the following actions take place: (a) body checking of an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within checking of an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within FIVE YARDSFIVE YARDS of a of a loose ball: (b) avoidable body check of an opponent alter he has passed or shot the ball; (c) loose ball: (b) avoidable body check of an opponent alter he has passed or shot the ball; (c) body checking of an opponent from the rear or at or below the waist; (d) body checking of an body checking of an opponent from the rear or at or below the waist; (d) body checking of an opponent by a player in which contact is made above the shoulders of the opponent. A body opponent by a player in which contact is made above the shoulders of the opponent. A body check must be below the neck, and both hands of the player applying the body check must check must be below the neck, and both hands of the player applying the body check must remain in contact with his crosse. remain in contact with his crosse.

ILLEGAL GLOVES:ILLEGAL GLOVES: Occurs when a player uses gloves that do not conform to required Occurs when a player uses gloves that do not conform to required specifications. A glove will be found illegal if the fingers and palms are cut out of the gloves, specifications. A glove will be found illegal if the fingers and palms are cut out of the gloves, or if the glove has been altered in a way that compromises its protective features. or if the glove has been altered in a way that compromises its protective features.

PLAYING THE GAMEPLAYING THE GAME

PERSONAL FOULSPERSONAL FOULS

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The penalty for a technical foul is a thirty second suspension if a team is in The penalty for a technical foul is a thirty second suspension if a team is in possession of the ball when the foul is committed. or possession of the ball to possession of the ball when the foul is committed. or possession of the ball to the team that was fouled if there was no possession when the foul was the team that was fouled if there was no possession when the foul was committed.committed.

HOLDING: Occurs when a player impedes the movement of an opponent or an HOLDING: Occurs when a player impedes the movement of an opponent or an opponent's crosse. opponent's crosse.

INTERFERENCE: Occurs when a player interferes in any manner with the free INTERFERENCE: Occurs when a player interferes in any manner with the free movement of an opponent, except when that opponent has possession of the movement of an opponent, except when that opponent has possession of the ball, the ball is in flight and within five yards of the players, or both players are ball, the ball is in flight and within five yards of the players, or both players are within five yards of a loose ball. within five yards of a loose ball.

OFF SIDES: Occurs when a team does not have at least four players on its OFF SIDES: Occurs when a team does not have at least four players on its defensive side of the midfield line or at least three players on its offensive side defensive side of the midfield line or at least three players on its offensive side of the midfield line. of the midfield line.

PUSHING: Occurs when a player thrusts or shoves a player from behind. PUSHING: Occurs when a player thrusts or shoves a player from behind. SCREENING: Occurs illegally when an offensive player moves into and makes SCREENING: Occurs illegally when an offensive player moves into and makes

contact with a defensive player with the purpose of blocking him from the man contact with a defensive player with the purpose of blocking him from the man he is defending. he is defending.

STALLING: Occurs when a team intentionally holds the ball. without conducting STALLING: Occurs when a team intentionally holds the ball. without conducting normal offensive play, with the intent of running times off the clock. normal offensive play, with the intent of running times off the clock.

WARDING OFF: Occurs when a player in possession of the ball uses his free WARDING OFF: Occurs when a player in possession of the ball uses his free hand or arm to hold, push or control the direction of an opponent's stick check. hand or arm to hold, push or control the direction of an opponent's stick check.

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TECHNICAL FOULSTECHNICAL FOULS

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All players excluding the goal keeper must wear:All players excluding the goal keeper must wear: HelmetHelmet Mouth guardMouth guard Shoulder PadsShoulder Pads Arm GuardsArm Guards GlovesGloves Athletic CupAthletic Cup

The goal keeper must wear:The goal keeper must wear:

HelmetHelmet Mouth guardMouth guard Neck Guard Neck Guard Chest ProtectorChest Protector GlovesGloves Athletic CupAthletic Cup

LACROSSE EQUIPMENT LACROSSE EQUIPMENT

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• An attack or midfield stick that is less than 40 inches or more than 42 inches long is an illegal stick.

• A long-stick midfield or defensive crosse less than 52 inches and more than 72 inches long is illegal.

• If the distance from the top of the head of any stick to the bottom of the stop is less than 10 inches- it is illegal.

• If the width of the top of any stick head is less than 6 ½ inches, it's illegal.

• If the official places a ball in your stick and it doesn't fall out when he tips the stick over, you are in violation.

• If the pocket of your stick sags too low- you got it, you're illegal.

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