1. Boro Lax 4 th Grade Michael Albert

2. Team Philosophy Mission – Have fun while developing individual skills and learning life lessons Practice – reduce lines, increase competition/games, compete against equals Positions – We will put players in positions that are best for the team and for the player. Boys will not play all positions every game. As we start to ask more from each position, they will need to spend more time at a position to master it. Playing time – Balanced through first 3 quarters (position dependent i.e. middies will play less minutes due to the taxing requirements of the position). 4 th quarter we will sub based on game circumstances. Asks of the Kids – Respect coaches, teammates, refs, and opponents Asks of the Parents - Communication Let us know if you’re not going to make a game Come talk to us if you or your son are unhappy with something

3. Our Identity Hillsborough lacrosse Unselfish: disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others Smart: showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness Tough: made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment Loyal: unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause Ebullient: cheerful and full of energy; joyously unrestrained

5. Rules 12 min running quarters or 8 min w/ stoppages Equipment Sticks – 40” to 42”, pocket – can’t see space b/w top of ball and head of stick Cup mouthpiece are mandatory Out of bounds – shots, non-shots – step on the field and go on whistle If called for foul, drop ball, and give 5yds of space – if opponent called for foul, pickup ball and get ready to go on whistle Delayed penalties – keep playing until you hear whistle Offensive Penalties: Warding Moving pick Defensive Penalties: Slashing Check to the head Body checks Cross check Other Penalties: Offsides – “middie back”! Crease – goalie is protected as long as 1 foot in crease, G must leave crease 4 sec after getting ball Push in back No pushing, holding, etc unless player has ball or within 3yds of ball

6. Positions Characteristics Responsibilities Where to be when ball is in our end, their end, or faceoff

7. Individual Skills Cradling Scooping Passing Catching Dodging Shooting Checking Faceoffs

8. Offense Alignment 1-3-2 = HOPKINS WITHOUT the Ball Rules 1.After passing to other triangle, cut towards goal behind defender 2.Use V-cuts, backdoor cuts, and picks to get open 3.Stay spread 4.If someone dodges toward you, clear out 5.Crease M opposite side of crease from ball WITH the Ball Rules 1.Play with head up 2.Play with both hands 3.Pass with authority

9. Defense OFF-BALL Rules 1.Always between your man and the front of the goal 2.See-man-see-ball 3.10 feet in the “paint” 4.Sticks up 5.Slide to the dodger ON-BALL Rules 1.Know where you want them to go and help them get there 2.Good stance pointing stick at belly button 3.Work the bottom hand

10. Transition Defense 1.Get to the paint 2.Stop the ball!!! 3.Buy time Offense 1.Draw defender, then pass 2.Stay spread 3.Stay above GLE

11. Clear and Ride Clear 1.G yells BREAK after save – 1-2-3-4 out the back door 2.3x3 Quickly 3.Get ball to Middie, closest Middie go get it 4.Middie advance with head up looking to pass ahead 5.Retreat if running into trouble Ride 1.Middies sprint back to midfield preventing break 2.Attack cover opposing Middies and pressure ball

12. On-field Communication Terms Break One more I got ball I got man I’m hot Fire Pick left/right Switch Release Ball Down Middie back

13. Goalie Rules Positioning Communication Clearing