THE GUIDE TERMS
ASSIST: when one player passes the ball to another and it leads directly to a goal without the scorer having to dodge a defender.
BODY CHECK: contact with an opponent from the front or side (but not a blind side check) — between the shoulders and waist — when the opponent has the ball or is within 3 yards of a loose ball. Not permitted at U11 and below levels
BOX: an area drawn in both ends of the field surrounding the crease area. Also called the goal area or defensive area.
CLEAR: Transitioning the ball from the defensive half to the offensive half
CREASE: a circle around the goal with a radius of 9 feet into which only defensive players may enter. DODGE: a move by the ball carrier to advance past a defender.
EXTRA MAN OFFENSE (EMO): a man advantage resulting from an opponent’s time-serving penalty. Also known as “man-up.”
FACEOFF: this technique is used to put the ball in play at the start of the game, each quarter, half, or after a goal is scored.
FEED: a pass to another offensive player in an attempt to create a scoring opportunity.
FLAG/DELAYED WHISTLE: when a team in possession is fouled, a flag is thrown but no whistle will sound to stop play until the fouled team loses possession.
INTERFERENCE: a player can’t interfere with the free movement of an opponent, except when they have the ball or both are within 3 yards of a ball in flight or a loose ball.
LOOSE BALL: a ball that is not in possession of a player is referred to as a loose ball. Players will attempt to gain possession by scooping the ball off the ground. This is a technique practiced by players and involves lowering the body and hands and using the stick like a shovel to pick up the ball. The act of gaining possession of a loose ball is called a ground ball. At the U11 and below levels players must play the ball when competing for ground balls. While incidental contact is allowed they cannot intentionally body check their opponent to deny him access to the ball.
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