Lacrosse - Introduction and Rules

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For the purpose of this Learning Bite 'Sofcrosse' and 'Lacrosse' are terms used interchangably

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Have students had any experience in the past with Lacrosse? 
Have they seen a game?
Have they played it?
Could they describe the rules and or playing positions to someone else?

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Before participating in classroom activities please follow the link below and watch the YouTube video describing the basic rules and how to play sofcrosse
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Click on the link below and read through the material. Make a note of anything you find interesting in your P.E and Health OneNote.
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The link below contains explanations on the skills that you will learn in class.  Can you come up with your own teaching cues for each skill?
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Click below for a list of basic rules for Sofcrosse/Lacrosse.  How many rules are there?  Can you memorise them all?
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Below is a link to a diagram of a Lacrosse pitch.  Per team, how many players are allowed on the field at one time?  Are there positions?  Any field area restrictions players cannot enter?  

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Possible Activity 1

For those who understand the rules already, try explaining to someone else who has never played the sport.

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Possible Activity  2

Research into a professional Lacrosse player. What makes that player better than rest

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Lacrosse Quiz.  Find out what you have learnt. 
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Observation of students skills during the lesson focusing on observation of rules and player safety (both your own and others on the field of play)
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The video link below is an introduction to the sport of Lacrosse and highlights some of its basic rules and growing populatiry world wide.  
From the video answer the following questions:

1. What other sporting elements does Lacrosse feature?  
2. How many countries is Lacrosse played World wide?  At what levels?
3. Where did Lacrosse originate from?  
4. How many players are on the field per team in Men's Lacrosse?  What positions are they?   What must happen in both the offensive and defensive halves at all times?     
5. How many players are on the field per team in Women's Lacrosse?  What positions are they?   What must happen in both the offensive and defensive halves at all times?     
6. What are the protective equipment items needed for mens Lacrosse?  Is this different for Women's Lacrosse?  
7. How many people play Lacrosse at College/Club level?  How many play at Youth level?  
8. How often does the US National team offer tryouts?  
9. What is US Lacrosse's mission?

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Part 1 - Warm Up:

'Rats and Rabbits' 
- Group split in two teams and players face each other in two lines 3m apart. 
- One line is called “Rats”, the other “Rabbits”.  Teacher/student calls out either “Rats” or “Rabbits”.  
- The named team then turns and runs to the end line while the other team tries to tag them.  
- Players who catch someone on the opposite team before reaching the end safe zone get 1 point. 

Modification:
- Repeat activity, however each player must now carry a softcrosse stick with a ball inside whilst running.  

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Part 2 - Skill Progression/Development
'Partner to Partner Passing/Catching'
-Opportunity for you to practice throwing and catching using a lacrosse stick.  
Modifications:
- Alter distance between partners
- Count how many successful throws/catches can be made within a time limit
- Must make sure two hands remain on stick at all times.  

** Use the link below to help you with cues and see how activity should look 

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'Ground Ball’
Work individually (or in pairs but take turns) to work on scooping up a ground ball with your lacrosse stick    
Modifications:  
- Scooping, (picking up) the ball smoothly and continue running  
- Have partner roll the ball to you so ball is no longer stationary
- Play against a partner.  Both people try to win the loose ball pick up.  Can play for points.

** Use the link below to help you with cues and see how activity should look  

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'2 v 1 or Keepings Off'
- Trying to maintain possession of the ball and support the ball carrier by passing accurately to partner and away from defender.  The aim is for paired players to create space in attack.
- After a while rotate defender in the middle. 

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Part 3 - Skill Application
'Game' 
- Set up 2-4 equal teams.
- Students/teams not playing act as officials, ie. Referee/score
- Round 1: 2v1, 3v4
- Round 2 : 4v2, 1v3
- Round 3 : 4v1, 2v3