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field lacrosse [noun]

a version of lacrosse played outdoors with ten players on each team

Ex: Field lacrosse has ten players on each team .

box lacrosse [noun]

a version of lacrosse played indoors in an ice hockey rink with the ice removed

Ex: Box lacrosse is known for its fast-paced and physical style of play .

lacrosse sixes [noun]

a smaller-sided version of lacrosse played with six players per team

Ex: Players enjoy the quick transitions and increased scoring opportunities in lacrosse sixes .

intercrosse [noun]

a non-contact version of lacrosse played with a softer ball and plastic sticks

Ex: In intercrosse , players use plastic sticks for safety .

pick [noun]

(lacrosse) a play where a player blocks a defender to free up a teammate for a pass or shot

Ex: He was penalized for setting an illegal pick during the game .

dodge [noun]

(lacrosse) a player's sudden and agile movement to evade defenders while carrying or receiving the ball

Ex: Their dodges are key to their offensive strategy .

clamp [noun]

the technique used in lacrosse by a face-off specialist to quickly gain control of the ball after the referee's whistle

Ex: The coach emphasizes the importance of a strong clamp in winning possessions .

feed pass [noun]

a pass made by a player to set up a teammate for a scoring opportunity in lacrosse

Ex: They practiced their feed passes to improve their offensive plays .

breakout [noun]

the act of moving the ball from defense to offense to start an attack in lacrosse

Ex: We practiced our breakout strategy during training to improve our transition game .

v-cut [noun]

(lacrosse) a quick change of direction by an offensive player to create space for receiving a pass

Ex: They used v-cuts to keep the defense guessing and open up passing lanes .

slide [noun]

(lacrosse) a defensive player leaving their assigned opponent to cover another player who is potentially a threat to score

Ex: Without a well-timed slide , the opposing team could easily score .

flag down [noun]

a situation in lacrosse where a penalty is called, indicated by the referee throwing a flag onto the field

Ex: A flag down can result in a man-up opportunity for the opposing team .

man-down defense [noun]

the defensive strategy in lacrosse employed by the team that is penalized and playing with fewer players on the field

Ex: The team 's strong man-down defense frustrated their opponents ' offensive efforts .

re-dodge [noun]

the act of moving around a defender again after initially getting past them in lacrosse

Ex: She made a clever re-dodge move to shake off the defender and advance toward the goal .

to cradle [verb]

to rock the stick back and forth to keep the lacrosse ball secure in the pocket while running

Ex: He had cradled the ball perfectly until he got checked .

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