Lax IQ - Fundamental Inventory

Welcome to your Fundamental Inventory (Basic)

(PP) 1. A “general warm up” is:

a) A series of basic calisthenics (body weight activities) done before dynamic stretches

b) Used to “break a sweat”

c) Usually 3-5 minutes of continuous movement

d) Gets joints lubricated & core temperature elevated

e) All of the above

(R) 2. Pertaining to the “crease”:

a) Defensive players are allowed to run through their own crease without the ball

b) Teams have 5 seconds to get the ball out of their crease upon obtaining possession

c) Offensive players are allowed in the crease if they are checked in, but must try to get out or a goal will be disallowed if scored

d) All of the above

(G) 3. ALL is true about goaltending EXCEPT:

a) They are accountable for saving perimeter shots, not inside shots

b) They are accountable for saving mid-range shots, not inside shots

c) The should constantly be attempting to track the ball

d) They should move with the entire body, not just one body part

e) They are allowed to set picks

(LB) 4. ALL are elements of good technique when scooping a loose ball EXCEPT:

a) “2 butts low” - bend your knees

b) Sliding the top hand down to the “throat’

c) Aiming the mouth of the stick a few inches behind the ball

d) Choking up on the stick

(C) 5. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about cradling:

a) Generally hands are at opposite ends of the stick while cradling

b) The bottom hand is used to cradle the stick up & down

c) The bottom hand should form a hollow circle (“doughnut”) & not clench the stick

d) It involves a relaxed grip

(FO) 6. During a face-off players are allowed to cross the restraining lines when:
a) The whistle is blown
b) The ball crosses the restraining line
c) The ball leaves the 2-foot circle
d) none of the above

(SW) 7. When making a pass in lacrosse all technical points are true for beginners EXCEPT:
a) Players should point their lead elbow at the target
b) The “overhand” technique is the most accurate
c) Hands choke up slightly
d) Players keep their stick “up and away,” parallel to the floor; slightly behind their head

(GP) 8. With time & space players taking a “set-shot” should:
a) Stay balanced
b) Slide their top hand down the stick slightly closer together than when passing
c) Keep their eyes on the target
d) Add a crow hop if there’s time
e) All of the above
f) Answer a), b) & c)

(R) 9. The “Back In” rule refers to:
a) The goalie reaching outside of their crease for a loose ball with one foot still in the crease
b) The goalie reaching outside of their crease for a loose ball with both feet outside of the crease and then returning into the crease with the ball
c) A player with 2 feet in their own crease reaching outside of the crease and bringing it “back in”
d) Both b) & c)

(PP) 10. An informal warm-up:
a) Is generally used to get the sticks and bodies of players responsive
b) Should include a dynamic warm-up as part of the protocol
c) Has a few dynamic passing/shooting drills included
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(G) 11. Goalie communication should include:
a) The positioning of defenders
b) Loose balls on the ground
c) Team camaraderie
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

(LB) 12. ALL are elements of good technique when scooping a loose ball EXCEPT:
a) Attacking the ball
b) Two hands on the stick
c) “Scoop, tuck & turn”
d) Reaching with your arms

(C) 13. Protecting the ball means to:
a) Cradle tight to your body
b) Position your body between the defender and the ball
c) Boxing out an opponent while a teammate picks up a loose ball
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(SW) 14. When taking a shot in lacrosse all technical points are TRUE EXCEPT:
a) The bottom hand pulls down on the butt-end of the stick and is primarily responsible for pass/shot power
b) The top hand pushes forward and is primarily responsible pass/shot accuracy
c) The hips rotate for power
d) There is a weight transfer from the back foot to the front foot
e) There is a weight transfer from the front foot to the back foot

(GP) 15. During a line change players should:
a) Run hard to the bench
b) Support the ball if required
c) Keep the ball on the far-side away from the bench
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(R) 16. The “5 second” rule refers to:
a) Time allotted for a line change after a goal
b) The time left in the shot clock
c) Time allotted for a team to move the ball out of their own crease
d) A set play with 5 seconds left on the game clock

(PP) 17. Drills in a practice should:
a) Usually last between 5-10 minutes (if no other variations are used)
b) Have water breaks every two drills on average
c) Have water breaks every 30 minutes on average
d) Both a) & b)

(G) 18. The Goalie “Ready Position” consists of ALL EXCEPT:
a) Feet hip-width apart
b) Knees bent
c) Standing on the balls of one’s feet
d) Stick 6-8 inches in front of one’s feet
e) Finding one’s posts and “squaring up” to the ball

(LB) 19. The biggest determining factor in getting a loose ball is:
a) Boxing out
b) More players than them
c) Savvy
d) Effort

(FO) 20. During a face-off face-off takers are required to:
a) Keep their feet behind the foot lines
b) Pull straight back upon hearing the whistle
c) Keep their hands flat on the ground
d) All of the above

(C) 21. When holding the stick in lacrosse:
a) Grip the stick on whatever side feels most natural for all drills/games (beginners)
b) The shaft of the stick should be held with a relaxed grip in the lower part of the fingers (not the palms)
c) The thumbs of the player should be running parallel along the back of the shaft
d) None of the above
e) All of the above

(SW) 22. Which of the following statements about catching the ball in lacrosse is NOT TRUE:
a) Wherever you hold the stick is where you should expect to receive the pass
b) Players should hold their stick 18 inches out in front of their body when calling for a pass
c) Players should keep their stick in “the box”/”triple threat” position the majority of the time
d) Players should cushion/absorb the ball as it enters the stick
e) Players need to make sure to keep the stick head completely square (open) to the ball

(GP) 23. On a breakaway in practice/games players should always:
a) Run full speed
b) Do a “banana curl” if possible
c) Throw at least one fake
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(R) 24. If a ball touches a players hand the referee should:
a) Allow play to continue if the player had two hands on their stick
b) Award the opposing team possession of the ball if the player had one hand on their stick
c) Call a delay of game if they catch the ball in their hand
d) All of the above

(PP) 25. Conditioning drills:
a) Should be done at the beginning of practice
b) Should be done in the middle of practice
c) Should be done at the end of practice
d) None of the above

(FO) 26. During a face-off all are legal maneuvers for the face-off taker EXCEPT:
a) Looking at the ref after they say "set"
b) Boxing out your check once the ball has left the 2-foot circle
c) Spinning in a circle while trying to work the ball out of the 2-foot circle
d) Slashing your opponents stick after first pulling straight back

(G) 27. The shaft of the goalie stick:
a) Usually has tape for grip near the top of the five-hole (if the goalie were standing in the ready position)
b) Should pass between one’s elbow and body sticking out behind the goalies shoulder
c) Should pass between one’s elbow and body resting in the goalies arm-pit
d) Both a) & b)

(LB) 28. When a ball goes out of bounds possession should be awarded to:
a) The nearest opponent of the team that last touched the ball
b) The team that shot the ball if it goes off of the goalie
c) The team that shot the ball if it goes off a goal post
d) All of the above

(C) 29. The bio mechanics of cradling can best be described as follows:
a) Top hand wrist bending (flexion), while top hand biceps are extending (extension)
b) Top hand wrist extending (extension), while top biceps are bending
c) Top hand wrist bending (flexion), while top hand biceps are bending (flexion)
d) Top hand wrist extending (extension), while top hand biceps are extending (extension)
e) Answer a) & b)
f) Answer c) & d)

(SW) 30. The best analogy for describing “soft hands” is:
a) Pretend you were going to catch an egg
b) It’s similar to receiving a pass in hockey
c) Absorb the ball pulling your hands in towards your body
d) All of the above are good analogies
e) None of the above are good analogies (insert: other)

(GP) 31. During a fast-break in transition players should:
a) “Be a threat” until pressured
b) Shoot if they have the ball in the prime scoring area
c) Run full speed if they are in the outside lane
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(R) 32. Pertaining to stick length:
a) The minimum stick length is 40 inches
b) The minimum stick length for peewee age divisions and below is 34 inches
c) The maximum stick length is 46 inches
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(FO) 33. Face-offs take place after ALL EXCEPT one of the following:
a) After a goal
b) At the start of a period
c) When the ball goes out of bounds
d) After a penalty

(PP) 34. The most prevalent reason kids chose to play a sport was:
a) To have fun
b) To improve their skills
c) To stay in shape
d) For excitement of competition

(G) 35. The “Steps” for goalies when the ball is at the 5 standard ball positions are:
a) Half step to either crease
b) Full step to either shooter
c) 1.5 steps to the point
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(FO) 36. ALL of the following are TRUE about a face-off EXCEPT:
a) Face-offs begin with two player with their left shoulders facing their goalies
b) Sticks should be flat on the ground to start
c) Stick pockets are back-to-back
d) Stick mesh is “pushed in” as to not obstruct the starting position of the ball

37. The most effective way for beginners to protect the ball is:
a) A two-handed cradle with one hand on the butt-end and the other hand shoulder width apart
b) A two-handed cradle with one hand on the butt-end and the other up near the throat of the stick
c) A one-handed cradle with the other arm extended to shield off the opponent
d) All of the above
e) Answer b) & c)

38. ALL is TRUE about catching a ball in lacrosse EXCEPT:
a) Beginners should slide their hand up closer to the throat of the stick when showing a target
b) Intermediate & advanced players can keep their hands at shoulder width apart
c) A “quick stick” is when a player catches and pass the ball all in one motion
d) Players should twirl their stick after catching the ball to make sure they’ve caught the pass and get feel for the ball

(GP) 39. The I-formation consists of:
a) Two players in a vertical line approximately 6-7 metres apart
b) Two players in a horizontal line approximately 6-7 metres apart
c) Two players in vertical line approximately 2-3 metres apart
d) Two players in a horizontal line approximately 2-3 metres apart

(PP) 40. Games can be incorporated into a practice:
a) Ideally at the end of practice
b) Ideally at the beginning of practice
c) During the middle of practice
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

(GP) 41. When defending against an opponents transition, defenders should:
a) Have their stick up
b) Should “slide” to the ball carrier once they enter the prime scoring area
c) Encourage the ball carrier to shoot if they are on their wrong floor side
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(PP) 42. Small-Sided Games can develop:
a) The physical components lacrosse
b) The technical components of lacrosse
c) The tactical components of lacrosse
d) All components of lacrosse in conjunction rather than in isolation

(LB) 43. All are legal plays for players behind the restraining line on a face-off EXCEPT:
a) Putting 3 players behind the defensive restraining line
b) Players' sticks being inside of the restraining line
c) Players moving around behind the restraining lines
d) Pushing a player over the restraining line before the ball has left the 2-foot circle

(GP) 44. As a general rule on offense players should:
a) Pass high; carry low
b) Pass low; carry high
c) Pass across; carry low
d) Skip pass; carry high

(PP) 45. Small-Sided Games can be effectively manipulated by ALL EXCEPT:
a) Size of the playing area
b) Number of players
c) Shift duration
d) Number of shifts
e) Technical/tactical restrictions
f) Adding more balls

(GP) 46. If your teammate gets beat on defense your options are all EXCEPT:
a) Show help
b) Multiple Slides
c) Stay on your check
d) Slide with your stick up and take the body

(PP) 47. The median work:rest ratio (i.e. 10 second shift:30 second rest = 1:3) in a minor lacrosse game is:
a) 1:1
b) 1:2
c) 1:3
d) 1:4

(GP) 48. On defense players should:
a) Clamp wherever possible when off-ball
b) Keep their head on a swivel looking to help a teammate if they get beat
c) Should avoid over-checking and/or over-extending
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(PP) 49. Games ARE NOT an effective toll for a practice planning when:
a) There is an over-reliance on this training method
b) There are not enough participants
c) There are too many participants
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b)

(GP) 50. ALL of the following are principles of a helping man-to-man defense EXCEPT:
a) High defenders should not get beat over top
b) Low defenders should not get beat underneath
c) Players should have their sticks up standing in passing & shooting lanes
d) On-ball defenders should be in line with the top shoulder of their check
e) On-ball and off-ball defenders should be in a closed stance
f) Off-ball defenders should be in an open-stance

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