LAX & FH Quiz: Lacrosse Questions

What is the main purpose of the lacrosse stick?

• For balance

• To score goals by passing and shooting

• To protect players

• To block the ball

In lacrosse, what is considered a “face-off”?

• A) A penalty for aggressive behavior

• B) The start of play when two players try to gain control of the ball

• C) When players switch positions

• D) A celebration after a goal

Which of the following is NOT a position in lacrosse?

• Attack

• Midfielder

• Receiver

• Goalie

What is the primary role of the goalie in lacrosse?

• To score goals

• To control the pace of the game

• To defend the goal and stop shots

• To pass to midfielders

Which type of penalty results in the player sitting out for a short time in lacrosse?

• Technical foul

• Slashing

• Holding

• Personal foul

What is a “cradle” in lacrosse?

• A) A type of pass

• B) A technique for running with the ball

What is the length of a standard lacrosse game?

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 80 minutes

How many players are on a field hockey team (including the goalie)?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

What part of the field hockey stick is primarily used to hit the ball?

• The flat side

• The curved side

• The top

• The bottom tip

How is a game of field hockey started?

• With a face-off

• With a coin toss

• With a free hit from the center

• By a penalty corner