Lacrosse Quiz

Where should the top hand be placed when throwing?

• Butt
• Throat
• Middle

How many players are on the field for each individual team?

• 10
• 12
• 15
• 21

Where should the top hand be placed on the stick when catching the ball?

• Butt
• Middle 
• Throat

When receiving/catching the ball, how should the stick should be held?

• Straight up and down
• With the head pointed toward the thrower
• Sideways
• With the butt pointed away from the thrower

A goal made in lacrosse is worth _____point(s)

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the coordinated motion of the arms and wrists that keeps the ball secure in the pocket and ready to be passed or shot when running?

•  cradling
• Netting
• holding
• handling

What is the responsibility of the defenseman?

• To defend the goal
• To cover the entire field
• To score goals
• To transition the game

Goalkeepers may use any part of the body to keep the ball out of the goal.

• True
• False

When catching a lacrosse ball, you should _____________.

• Use your hand, not your lacrosse stick
• Be "soft" with your lacrosse stick
• Jump
• Tackle

When passing a lacrosse ball, you should ____________.

• Step backwards
• Point your stick at your target
• Jump 
• Tackle