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Definitions

A To run with the ball in possession

B Left handed lunge or poke at the ball

C A pass given straight ahead, parallel to sideline

D The defender defends a zone and defends all passes through that zone

E To play the ball on the right hand side of the body

F An idea or skills to beat opponents during certain parts of the game

G Movement of one defender into position behind another confronting defender

H Movement of a player who is in possession of the ball

I Verbal, eye or hand signal given by one player to another

J Forcing an opponent to move into a certain area in order to create space elsewhere

K A forward pass made at an angle

L Sprint made by a player towards the ball or into space

M Hitting ball whereby hands slide together half way down the stick

When a player passes the ball, then immediately moves into space to
N
receive a return pass
O Left hand side of the field

P Tackle using the open face of the stick with both hands on the stick

Q It is the fast attack after the break down of opponents play

R Marking of a player by standing close to them wherever they move

S It is when the defending team gets the ball

T Movement of a player not in possession of the ball

U Running behind the ball carrier (player) to receive a pass

V Overall team concept of play

W The non ball side of the field
Positioning of the body by the tackler so that the ball carrier is forced to move
X
where tackler desires

Y Using vision to to assess options while on or off the ball

Z Rectangular or square pattern of markers used for coaching