Lax IQ Quiz – Advanced

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(GP) 1. A team should consider putting players deep in the offensive zone on a face-off:

a) When they’re winning late in the game

b) When they have a premiere face-off taker

c) When they want to distract the other team’s best loose ball player

d) When they’ve been losing most of the face-offs

(ID) 2. Top-side defense refers to:

a) Not getting beat over top of your defensive stance

b) Being positioned with your hips facing the side-boards

c) Being positioned in line with your opponent’s stick head

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TD) 3. When sliding to help a teammate or on a double-team the most important concept to remember is to:

a) Have your stick up

b) Slash their stick

c) Call for help

d) Arrive in control

e) Take the body

(IT) 4. During a 3-on-2 players should:

a) Get the ball to the best goal scorer as soon as possible

b) Be a threat until pressured

c) Pass the ball a few times to confuse the defense/goalie

d) Pass the ball to the player furthest ahead of the play

(TT) 5. During a standard breakout where benches are on the same-side of the floor, responsibilities include:

a) Having two outlets on the far side; one low and one high

b) Having one outlet low on each side of the goalie; one outlet high on the far-side

c) Having one outlet low on each side of the goalie

d) Having 4 players run to the bench and one player getting the ball from the goalie

(IO) 6. Upon receiving a pass on offense the first action you should look to take is to:

a) Be a threat

b) Shoot the ball

c) Pass the ball & “keep it hot”

d) Isolate your defender

e) None of the above

(TO) 7. When running into the offensive zone at the start of a shift an offender should:

a) Run to the crease

b) Run behind the net

c) Cut through the middle and fill an open floor position

d) Run to an open floor position

(ST) 8. Ideally a loose ball team consists of:

a) Your top loose ball players

b) Smart defenders on the defensive restraining line

c) Players with their sticks towards the outside on the offensive restraining line

d) Players with their sticks towards the outside on the defensive restraining line

e) All of the above

f) Answer a) & b) only

(GP) 9. The 6-hole/7-hole:

a) Refers to the area above and outside of the goalies ankles

b) Refers to the area underneath the goalies arm-pit

c) Is also sometimes referred to as the 7-hole

d) Answer b) & c) only

(ID) 10. When faced with a defensive long change a defender should:

a) Pick up the first check they see

b) Look to pick up a check at/near the opponent’s bench

c) Cut off an opponent on a partial breakaway

d) Press up on the ball carrier

(TD) 11. With one player in the offensive zone and 4 others in the process of changing, defenders should:

a) Lock off adjacent passing outlets

b) Double-team the ball carrier

c) Pressure the ball carrier

d) Answer a) & b) only

e) Answer a) & c) only

(IT) 12. When a 3-on-2 fast break is in progress, the 2 players not in the play should:

a) Follow up the play to try and get the rebound

b) Line change and get the rest of the offense on the floor

c) Play “rover” near centre-floor and change when appropriate

d) Run hard to try and join the fast break

(TT) 13. In a 4-10-4 transition system which of the following statements IS NOT false:

a) Full time defenders should never run the ball into the offensive end

b) Full time offenders should never run back to the defensive end

c) Your loose ball team should have two full time offenders on it

d) There should be 2 full time defenders or offenders and 3 transition players on any given shift

(IO) 14. If a goalie has the habit of dropping on sub shots:

a) Try shooting from low to high

b) Try throwing bounce shots

c) Try a dip & dunk when in close

d) All of the above

e) None of the above

(TO) 15. When a team has the short change on offense they could consider:

a) Running a “delay” set-play off the bench

b) Running a full floor press

c) Running a lazy press

d) Answers a) & b)

(ST) 16. While in a rotating diamond defense on the penalty kill:

a) The players on the side of the diamond should have their sticks to the middle

b) It’s best to have a reactionary style goalie

c) The back player is playing “cat & mouse” at the crease

d) The player at the top of the diamond rotates away from the ball

e) All of the above

(GP) 17. Effective boxing out is important:

a) On loose balls

b) On rebounds in front of the net

c) On an offensive post-up

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(ID) 18. When closing the gap on defense a defender must:

a) Close the gap with speed

b) Arrive in control

c) Position themselves between the offender and the net

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TD) 19. Rules for "automatic switching" include ALL EXCEPT:

a) Your check becomes the player that picks you

b) Anticipate all picks and keep your head on a swivel

c) Turn & clamp the picker

d) Switch low/high and vice versa

e) Switch only when there is contact from a pick

(IT) 20. When transitioning the ball into the opponents’ zone with even numbers, the player with the ball should attempt to run:

a) To the far-side just inside the rag line

b) To the bench-side mid-boards

c) To the far-side mid-boards

d) To the bench-side just inside the rag line

(TT) 21. The I-formation is most effective when:

a) Two players are in a vertical line approximately 6-7 metres apart

b) Two players are in a horizontal line approximately 6-7 metres apart

c) Two players are in vertical line approximately 2-3 metres apart

d) Two players are in a horizontal line approximately 2-3 metres apart

(IO) 22. With under 5 seconds on the shot clock, offensive players should:

a) Dump the ball into the far corner and get back on defense or line change

b) Look to shoot short-side or bounce shots on the goalie if carrying the ball

c) Look to get back on defense or line change if off-ball

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TO) 23. The objective of most offensive sets before taking a shot should be to:

a) Swing the ball back and forth between the shooters

b) Pass the ball low, carry it high and swing the ball through the point position at least twice

c) Pass the ball low and set a down-pick

d) Make a couple of passes and engage in the two man-game

(ST) 24. The job of the on-ball low defender on a PK that is playing the “box” is ALL EXCEPT:
a) To stand in the passing lane with their stick up
b) To stand in the shooting lane with their stick up
c) To pressure the crease player if they get passed the ball
d) Slide up to the high position if their teammate loses their positioning

(GP) 25. A 40-60 ball represents ALL EXCEPT:
a) A swing pass
b) A loose ball that you have very little chance of “keeping alive”
c) A pass that you should not throw
d) A loose ball that you should not help your teammate battle for

(ID) 26. Being on your proper side on defense refers to:
a) Having your stick facing the top-side of your check
b) Having your stick facing underneath you check
c) Being on the same side of the floor as your assigned check
d) Being on the same side of the floor as your assigned teammate

(TD) 27. The 1-for-1 rule refers to:
a) The ref giving a “make-up” call for a bad call made earlier in the game
b) Not leaving your check to pursue a loose ball in the defensive zone when there’s already even numbers unless you’re 90% sure you can obtain it
c) Not pursuing a loose ball in the offensive zone when there is already even numbers unless you’re 90% sure you can obtain it
d) Not leaving your check to pursue a loose ball in the defensive zone when there’s already even numbers unless you are 50% sure you can obtain it

(IT) 28. A “fake change” can be effective:
a) When you are running off the floor transitioning from offense to defense
b) When you are running off the floor transitioning from defense to offense
c) After an offensive player chases an opponent back to their defensive end
d) None of the above

(TT) 29. In a 6-6-6 transition system ALL statements are correct EXCEPT:
a) 2 full time offenders or 2 full time defenders & 3 transition players on any given shift
b) 6 full time defenders, 6 two-way players & 6 full time offenders
c) 3 defenders and 2 transition players in the defensive zone
d) 3 offenders and 2 transition players in the offensive zone

(GP) 30. Who is responsible for a goal scored on a seam shot accountability-wise:
a) The on-ball low defender
b) The on-ball high defender
c) The goalie
d) Answer a) & b) only
e) All of the above

(TO) 31. With 45 seconds left to play in a period with the ball in the offensive zone the best play is to:
a) Flog the next available shot at the net as quick as possible
b) Take it to the net immediately
c) Wait for the best available shot
d) None of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(ST) 32. In a situation where your team is losing and needs to get the ball back with under 30 seconds to go in the game:
a) It’s best to pull your goalie, double team the ball and otherwise play man-to-man
b) It’s best to put your strongest defender on the ball and lock off all passing options
c) It’s best to triple team the ball if the opportunity presents itself
d) It’s best to double team the ball and otherwise play zone

(GP) 33. Taking a coincidental penalty is sometimes a good play when:
a) It’s late in a game and you’re down a few goals
b) Your teammate is being bullied 2 versus 1
c) Someone hits your goalie
d) All of the above
e) Answer b) & c) only

(ID) 34. With under 5 seconds left on the shot clock defensive players should look to:
a) Pressure the ball carrier
b) “Eat” the ball if it’s loose
c) Pick up a loose ball if it’s there
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(TD) 35. A box + 1 defense includes ALL of the following principles EXCEPT:
a) Pressure on the ball
b) Adjacent help
c) More fast breaks than man-to-man defense
d) Off-ball help

(IT) 36. Players in the outside lane during a fast break should:
a) Cut to the net once they are at a 45° angle to the near-side post or about to receive a pass
b) Get the ball to the middle if they have it in their possession
c) Run as fast as possible to get ahead of the play if they don’t have the ball
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(TT) 37. When a player is carrying the ball in the inside lane during a 3-on-2 the traditional way to defend it is usually:
a) The low defender locks off an adjacent pass and the high defender splits the other two
b) The high defender pressures the ball when they enter the prime scoring area
c) The high defender pressures the ball as soon as possible
d) Both defenders play contain

(IO) 38. After taking a shot on offense:
a) The shooter should attack the rebound; the opposite-side low offender should react back
b) The shooter should react back; the same-side low offender should attack the rebound
c) The off-ball high offender is ultimately responsible for reacting back
d) The shooter should react back, the opposite side low offender should attack the rebound

(TO) 39. In a pick & roll scenario:
a) If the first pick doesn't work players should try picking again
b) Players have 5 seconds before they should swing the ball to the far-side (as a team rule)
c) If the first pick doesn't work players should swing the ball to the far-side
d) Answer a) & b) only
e) All of the above

(ST) 40. The job of the high defenders on a PK that is playing the “box” is:
a) Play 2 vs. 3 at the top
b) Follow cutters to the middle when off-ball
c) Fight over/around seals
d) Abide by the 3-step rule
e) All of the above
f) Answer a), b) & c) only

(GP) 41. “Batting” the ball can be a good play:
a) When there is under 10 seconds left in a shot clock
b) On loose ball off of a face-off
c) In a scrum for a loose ball in the defensive zone
d) During a contested loose ball

(ID) 42. The 3 step rule refers to:
a) The distance you should stay within when you slide
b) The number of steps you should be away from your teammate in a zone
c) The maximum number of steps you should take in any direction while in the high position of the “box”
d) The number of steps away from the crease you should be in the crease position on offense

(TD) 43. When double teaming during a “rag” situation the rules for defenders include:
a) Pick a side and be accountable for getting beat to that side
b) Pinch if the ball carrier tries to split the middle
c) Arrive in control; don’t over-check
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(IT) 44. When line-changing the last couple defensive players coming off the floor should generally:
a) Run along the bench-side boards and then to the bench
b) Run up the centre of the floor and then to the bench
c) Run the shortest route possible to the closest bench door
d) Look to change only if they think there is going to be a possession change

(TT) 45. When executing a 2-on-1 with two same-handed players ALL concepts below are important EXCEPT:
a) Staying on your proper floor side
b) Getting the ball to the middle lane as early as possible
c) Shooting to the far side
d) Getting in two different lanes

(IO) 46. The most effective pick is:
a) A back pick
b) A pick for the shooter
c) An up-pick
d) A down-pick

(TO) 47. A good pick and roll includes ALL of the following EXCEPT:
a) The roller taking the opposite lane of ball carrier
b) The picker rolling toward the net
c) The roller having their back to the ball carrier
d) The picker getting inside-out on their approach

(ST) 48. With under 30 seconds left in a power-play and the opponent is ragging the ball the defense should:
a) It depends on the score in the game
b) Apply aggressive pressure
c) Apply “soft” pressure
d) Apply no pressure

(IO) 49. A slip pick is when:
a) The ball carrier slips past the pick using their free arm for leverage
b) The picker slips into the middle of the defense then sets an east-west pick
c) The picker acts like they are going to set a pick but instead cut towards at the last second
d) The ball carrier flips a pass into the roller in tight quarters

(ID) 50. Over-checking is when:
a) You are pressuring your check out to the boards
b) You are aggressively pounding your check with cross checks and slashes
c) When you jump over your checks head with your stick trying to strip the ball
d) When you slide over and help a teammate on defense

(TD) 51. While communicating on defense you should mainly be talking about:
a) Your position in defense
b) Who your check is
c) The direction of incoming picks on your teammates
d) All of the above
e) Answer b) and c) only

(IT) 52. Players in the inside lane during a fast break should:
a) Pass the ball if pressured
b) Shoot the ball if not pressured and entering the prime scoring area
c) Slow up if necessary to maintain proper spacing
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(TT) 53. When a player is carrying the ball in the outside lane during a 3-on-2 the best way to defend it is:
a) The low defender contains the ball carrier; the high defender splits the other two
b) The high defender pressures the ball carrier; the low defender splits the other two
c) The low defender pressures the ball carrier; the high defender spits the other two
d) The high defender contains the ball carrier; the low defender splits the other two

(IO) 54. When the defensive player checking you slides to help a teammate your best option is to:
a) Set a pick on-ball
b) Support the ball
c) Follow the slide
d) Do a slip pick

(TO) 55. After taking a shot on offense and scooping up the rebound the ball carrier should:
a) Throw a skip pass to a teammate that’s open
b) Pull it out if there’s no quality shot available
c) Shoot if there’s an open net
d) All of the above
e) Answer b) & c) only

(ST) 56. A split (lock) box can be ALL of the following EXCEPT:
a) A trapezoid shape leaving one crease open
b) A trapezoid shape that leaves the weakest shooter open
c) A diamond shape that leaves both creases open
d) A box that leaves the point position open

(GP) 57. A pick and pop refers to:
a) Getting a good push-off on your pick
b) Getting good separation off of a pick, freeing up a shooter
c) Popping off of a pick into a soft spot instead of rolling to the middle
d) None of the above

(ID) 58. The best way to defend a player attempting to post you up is to:
a) Hook underneath their arms on the stick side
b) Reach around the player with one arm and get your stick on top of theirs
c) “Front” them
d) Cross check them hard in the back

(TD) 59. “Denying” an offensive player is usually most effective:
a) When an opposing player is clearly the other team’s best player and/or is playing extremely well
b) When an opponent is at the mid-boards calling for a pass
c) When killing a penalty and in the defensive zone
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(IT) 60. Bounce passes are generally discouraged but can be effective:
a) In transition
b) During a break out
c) In the offensive end
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(TT) 61. Late/secondary transition refers to:
a) Trailers coming late off the bench
b) A fast break that happens unexpectedly
c) A slow break that turns into a fast break
d) None of the above

(IO) 62. Picks should be used:
a) All of the time
b) 90% of the time
c) 50% of the time
d) Only when you know they are going to work

(TO) 63. With an east-west pick approaching, the ball carrier should:
a) Engage their check then carry the ball to the outside lane
b) Engage their check then carry the ball to the inside lane
c) Carry the ball to the inside lane
d) Carry the ball to the outside lane

(ST) 64. When defending against an opponent attempting to rag the ball and kill penalty time while you're losing late in a game:
a) It’s best to double the ball as soon as they cross the rag line
b) It’s best to get back into a “house” defense and then pressure out all at once
c) It’s best not to switch on off ball picks
d) It’s best to let the opponent kill the ball for fear of giving up a short-handed goal

(GP) 65. When you are consistently losing face-offs the coach/players should look to:
a) Put 3 players at the defensive restraining line
b) Change your face-off taker
c) Set your players up to attack the area where the opponent is winning the face-offs too
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(ID) 66. When getting sealed defensively players should attempt to:
a) Fight over top of the seal
b) Call for a switch
c) Keep their stick up and try to block any shots coming over top
d) Try to get in the shooting lane and block the shot

(TD) 67. While defending the middle position in a helping man-to-man defense responsibilities include:
a) Communicating your position in “the wall”
b) Adjacent help
c) Off-Ball help responsibilities
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(IT) 68. When defending a fast break against, defenders should consider:
a) Whether players are on their proper floor side
b) Who is the most dangerous shooter
c) Finishing their check versus hitching
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(TT) 69. After receiving a breakout pass in a situation where benches are on the same-side of the floor:
a) The ball carrier should attempt to run the ball deep and all other players should change
b) The ball carrier should attempt to run the ball to the opponents’ rag-line and all other players should change
c) The ball carrier should attempt to run the ball to the opponents’ rag-line with the support of a teammate
d) The ball carrier should attempt to run the ball deep with the support of a teammate

(IO) 70. When being “denied” near the perimeter of the defense an offensive player should try first to:
a) Pick for a teammate
b) Push off in an effort to create space
c) Attempt a back cut
d) Keep their feet moving

(TO) 71. The most effective way to break down a zone defense is to:
a) Set multiple picks at the same time
b) Overload an area of the zone
c) Beat your check underneath
d) Quick ball movement

(ST) 72. A rotating box:
a) Can only be initiated by the blind side high defender
b) Is most effective when the blind side high defender pressures the point defender
c) Only sees the high defenders rotate
d) Only sees the ball side defenders rotate

(GP) 73. Banging sticks on the boards is used in which of the following situations:
a) To indicate that a player is coming out of the penalty box
b) To let your teammates know there is a delayed penalty
c) To build the morale of your team
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(ID) 74. “Hitching” on defense refers to:
a) Switching checks before the offense enters the defensive zone
b) Helping an adjacent defender
c) An illegal face-off manoeuvre
d) A fake slide

(TD) 75. The “hot” defender refers to:
a) The off-ball help defender
b) The same-side help defender
c) The defender with match-up responsibilities
d) The smartest defender on the defensive unit

(IT) 76. Finishing your check while defending a fast break is most important:
a) Late in a lacrosse game
b) Against the opponent’s top players
c) When there's a trailer
d) During a 2-on-1 fast break

(TT) 77. The 16 second rule refers to:
a) The time left on the game clock that you should call a time out
b) The time left on the 30 second clock that you should look to get a shot
c) The time left on the 30 second clock that no player should line change after
d) The time left in the third period that you should pull the goalie if losing

(IO) 78. In order for a pick to be effective:
a) The ball carrier must engage their check
b) The ball carrier must read the direction of the pick
c) The picker might sometimes have to pick for the ball carrier multiple times
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(TO) 79. When a teammate on their proper side cuts the middle, a teammate on the same side should:
a) Pass to the cutter if they’re open
b) Fill/replace the spot vacated by the cutter
c) Follow the cutter
d) All of the above
e) Answer a) & b) only

(ST) 80. The most effective way to “rag the ball” on the penalty kill is:
a) Repetitive off-ball down picks with swing passes
b) Give the ball to your best player and let them kill it
c) Run the ball deep and keep your feet moving
d) Repetitive picks on the ball carrier

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