POP LacrosseTeachers Manual

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Pop Lacrosse Teachers Award Resource BookletC 1994 British Lacrosse Coaching FoundationEdited 2007 English Lacrosse Association

ISBN This book is copyright under the Berne Convention. All rights reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act 1956, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, optical, photocopy-ing, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copy-right owner.

by Debra Makin and Mark Coupsin association with the British Lacrosse Coaching Foundation

Editor: Paul Coups / Caroline Royle

Photographs: Anthony Franks and Emma Sanderson

Photographer: Kate Fisher

Child Self Assessment Form: Suzanne Herbert, Durham Education Authority

English Lacrosse Association www.englishlacrosse.co.ukinfo@englishlacrosse.co.uk

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4

FUNDAMENTALS OF LACROSSE 4

UNDERLYING GAME PRINCIPLES 4

UNDERLYlNG BASIC TECHNIQUES 6

KEY TEACHING POINTS FOR: 6

TROUBLE SHOOTING 10

LACROSSE AND THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM 11

A SET OF LESSONS PLANS AND SCHEME OF WORK 12

THE LACROSSE ALL STAR AWARD SCHEME 23

FURTHER AWARDS 24

LIST OF MAIN ADDRESSES 26

POP LACROSSE RULES 26

CHILD SELF ASSESSMENT FORM 30

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INTRODUCTIONThe booklet is part of an award administered by the British Lacrosse Coaching Foundation.The teachers award combines practical and theoretical sessions.This booklet is designed to assist teachers in the delivery of the game of Pop lacrosse in both curriculum and extra curriculum time. The course and booklet explains the funda-mental strategies and principles of lacrosse. They also cover the basic techniques and the essential rule structure of Pop lacrosse. The teacher will be helped in the understanding of the game of Pop lacrosse in relation to other sports on the curriculum and how the sport of lacrosse is able to achieve the assessment targets set within the national curricu-lum guidelines. There is an accompanying booklet - “ Lacrosse in the national curriculum, an educational guide” which places the work outlined in this booklet into an educational context. Pop lacrosse is an exciting, fast, free flowing game which can be adapted for play on a variety of different areas and surfaces, with any number of players of both sexes, any age and mixed ability. Pop lacrosse is a fun game in its own right, but is also an ideal introduction to Lax, and to the traditional field games of men’s, women’s and mixedLacrosse.

FUNDAMENTALS OF LACROSSELacrosse is an invasive team game with the objective of invading the opposing team’s territory by running, passing and finally shooting the ball Into a designated area ,usually a goal, which can be a ring, hoop bucket, chair or any improvised object. Beginners play with an open goal where as the more experienced players will play with a goalkeeper.

INVASION of the opponents territory is more than a simple action, it demands rapid thinking and decision making in order to out-wit the opposition. GOOD LACROSSE PLAY demands fast thinking players and this can be fostered from the outset SOUND TECH-NIQUE is also necessary to successful play at all levels. However every technique must have the ability to be modified to meet the specific demands of any given occasion during play. Thus in Lacrosse, players will inevitably achieve the same end product with slightly different techniques. Games playing is not about reproducing a textbook tech-nique, it is about out-witting the opposition. It is for this reason that the game should be introduced from a tactical as well as a technical one. It is our belief that by stressing the tactical underpinning of the game we will increase the employment of all participants. The increase in motivation will accelerate the acquisition of the necessary physical and mental attributes that is not only a good lacrosse player but also a good games player.

UNDERLYING GAME PRINCIPLESThe emphasis in the teachers award is upon introducing INDIVIDUAL game principles rather than team principles. Whilst the two are fundamentally the same, team principles become more complex because of the greater number of people involved and therefore the greater complexity of the decision making often under pressure. Decision making relating to the individual can be introduced right from the start in a simple way. Lacrosse is a high scoring invasion game. Thus the objective of the team in possession ( now referred to as the ATTACKING team ), is to move the ball rapidly but safely up the field into a scoring position.

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RETAINING POSSESSION INVASION ( moving forward , and SCORING are thus key princi-ples of ATTACK. Players must learn from the outset to make decisions about when to hold on to, when to pass, when to run with and when to shoot the ball.

The player In possession can:

A SHOOTB INVADE / RUN TOWARDS GOALC PASSD HOLD POSSESSlON / RETREAT

Such decision making is essential even for a novice. Equally every other player must make similar decisions based on the three attacking principles of POSSESSION, INVASION and SCORING.

DEFENDING In lacrosse is usually effected by a man to man marking system with each player taking particular responsibility for one opponent but with some team responsibil-ities. Decisions for the defending players ( team without the ball) also rest on three fun-damental principles - REGAINING POSSESSION, PREVENTING INVASION and PREVENTING SCORING Once again the type of decision the player must make depends on whether or not their player has the ball.

Even at the novice stage defensive strategies can be identified. Usually In Lacrosse a man to man marking system is employed In which each defender takes responsibility for a particular opponent. Inevitably if the system is to work, some sort of team defence sys-tem must also be adopted because not every defender will be able to contain his own player all of the time e.g. the triangle principle ( Preliminary Coach Award course mate-rial)

Lacrosse can be introduced in such a way that the novice is helped to understand the basic strategies right from the start and so is helped in the most critical art of the game - decision making. This can be fun and reduces the frustration that sometimes develop for the less skilled when the emphasis is too heavily placed upon techniques. Once the need for a development of technique is appreciated by the beginner In order to be able to accomplish something in the game he/she will have the motivation to practice and to develop that necessary technique and can immediately apply and use it in the game.

UNDERLYING BASIC TECHNIQUESIt is only necessary to acquire 6 simple techniques to be able to play and enjoy Pop Lacrosse - THROW CATCH, PICK-UP, SHOOT, CARRY THE BALL ( CRADLE ) and CHANGE HANDS.Four are based on every day actions and require only small modifications from carrying out the same action with the hand. They should therefore be introduced from these and not made to appear any more complex.AMBIDEXTERITY in lacrosse is essential. If it is stressed from the start, techniques should

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develop at almost the same rate. It may be necessary to demonstrate each technique initially but over emphasis on “ textbook “ techniques should be avoided. Most beginners will be successful quite quickly and should from the outset, be encouraged to do each practice with either hand at the top of the stick.

KEY TEACHING POINTS FOR:

PICKING UP • THROWING • SHOOTING • CATCHING • CRADLINGAND • CHANGING HANDS

PICKING UP

• PREPARE STICK EARLY• GET LOW ENSURING STICK HEAD IS FLAT ON GROUND• PUSH HARD KEEPING SPEED GOING• CONTROL STICK HEAD BACK TO SHOULDER

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THROWING

• STAND SIDE ON (LEAD WITH OPPOSITE FOOT TO HAND)• OPEN SHOULDERS IN PREPARATION• BEND LEADING ARM• LINE UP BUTT OF STICK WITH TARGET• ENSURE STICK FACE IS FULLY OPEN• FOLLOW THROUGH HIGH

SHOOTING

• PREPARE HIGH• STAND SIDE ON• FOLLOW THROUGH DOWNWARDS TOWARDS TARGET

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CATCHING

• STAND SIDE ON TO THE INCOMING BALL• GIVE TARGET WITH STICK HEAD SHOULDER HEIGHT• OPEN STICK FACE FULLY TOWARDS THE BALL• GIVE BACK ON RECEPTION• KEEP ARMS RELAXED

CRADLE

• KEEP STICK AS UPRIGHT AS POSSIBLE • LET STICK MOVE NATURALLY SIDE TO SIDE WITH RUNNING MOTION• KEEP OPEN FACE OF STICK POINTING TOWARDS PLAYERS FACE

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CHANGING HANDS

• AS STICK PASSES IN FRONT OF BODY SLIDE BOTTOM HANDS UPWARDS

• THEN SLIDE TOP HAND DOWN TO END OF STICK

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

If a novice is experiencing difficulty, the following ” TROUBLE SHOOTING “ guide may assist in identifying and rectifying the specific problem.

SKILL PROBLEM SOLUTIONCATCHING • BALL REBOUNDS OUT OF

BASKET- relax more- give back more on reception- open face to stick to ball

• BALL IS MISSED - open face of stick to ball- turn more sideways asking for ball further from body

THROWING • BALL DROPS SHORT OF TARGET

- open shoulder more in preparation, stand more sideways- increase follow through upwards- reduce follow through

• BALL GOES TOO HIGH / IS RELEASED TOO EARLY

- incorrect preparation - stick head dropped too far behind

• BALL GOES WIDE OF TARGET

- point butt end of stick at target- keep stick head closer to own head

PICK UP • BALL IS MISSED - prepare earlier- get stick flat on ground

• BALL IS PUSHED ALONG GROUND

- get foot closer to ball before starting action- increase speed and push- head over ball at start of movement

SHOOTING • BALL DROPS OUT OF BACK - prepare higher and reduce dropping of stick head preparation

• BALL GOES OVER TARGET - Increase following through• BALL MISSES TARGET - bring stick head closer to

own head- take more side on stance

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CRADLE • BALL DROPPED - keep stick vertical- ensure hands / arms work smoothly in unison- ensure face of stick pointing directly at player- relax grip a little

CHANGING HANDS • BALL DROPPED - keep stick more vertical- keep movement smooth- ensure face of stick points at player directly- relax grip a little

• INEFFECTIVE STICK POSITION AFTER CHANGE

- bottom hand not changed first - check initial hand position

REMEMBER - A TEXTBOOK TECHNIQUE IS NOT ESSENTIAL

LACROSSE AND THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM

Key Stage 2Years 3 to 6

Games activitiespupils should be taught to :

a) play and make up small sided and modified competitive net, striking/fielding games and invasion games.b) use skills arid tactics and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending.c) work with others to organise and keep the games going. *

HOW LACROSSE MEETS THESE NEEDS :

The game of Pop lacrosse has large benefits as it is : mixed, non contact, and highlyenergetic for all participants, and uses a high degree of motor skills ( hand, eye co-ordina-tion and body awareness ). It also demands a wider range of physical and mental compe-tencies, by the rules, to play the game between the 7 and 11 age group, than any other single sport, as it has total body use.

Lacrosse examples of what pupils should be able to do by the end of Key Stage 2• Basics ball skills : receive, travel with, pass and pick up the ball.• Practice the co-ordination between arms and legs in a lacrosse dodge.• Receive a ball and pass to a partner - still, in motion, at pace, with opposition• Decide when to mark a player closely

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• Move with a dodging player, mirroring the stick to impede passing• Find different ways of passing to outwit an opponent (2v1), find the best and worst place to shoot from with different types of shots.

The following two sets of lesson plans and schemes of work will help you to understand how these skills can be learnt. They demonstrate two different methods of introducing Pop Lacrosse to children. The first set contains six lesson plans and is more game orientat-ed, than the second set, which has ten lessons, and is therefore able to devote more time to learning and improving the basic skills, as well as playing small games.

* taken from ‘Physical Education The National Curriculum for England’ 1999

A SET OF LESSONS PLANS AND SCHEME OF WORK

SUBJECT: Pop lacrosseTIME: 6x45 mins playing timePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF PLAYERS: NilWeek 1 Equipment familiarisation

Basic stick skillsWeek 2 Introduction to basic attack and defence

2v1 Examine defenders choicesIntroduction of basic triangle principle

Week 3 Individual attack and defenceTravelling with the ballChanging hands3v3

Week 4 Team orientated attack and defence4 v 2 game therefore encouraging attacks to pass the ball4v4

Week 5 Game of Pop lacrosse 5v5Identify weaknesses and how to correct them

Week 6 Enhancing attack skillsBasic dodges1 on 1 dodge and shootGame of Pop lacrosse 5v5

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LESSON PLANS

The following sessions are based on 1 hour lessons with 45 - 50 minutes playing time

Lesson 1 Aim: Equipment familiarisation 1 basic stick drills

• 3 minutes warm up - I stick & 1 ball each. Run In an area stop & change hands carry on running. Reduce size of area during the warm up Participants to use stick to pick the ball up if they drop it .

• 15 minutes individual handling: throw ball to self 10 right 10 left. Go back into the area (back to original size ) , throw ball to self on the move (participants must use stick to pick the ball up). Demonstrate ground ball technique, all to do 10 right 10 left. Back into area, catch ball at three heights while running, above head, waist height and by ankles.

• 20 minutes passing skills: in pairs 5m apart under arm passing change hands after catching every 5 (5 minutes). Demonstrate over arm technique for catching & throwing. In pairs hand feed to practice catching (5m apart), 10 to right 10 to left. Once all have finished progress to pairs passing over arm.

• 5 - 10 minutes of relay races: over arm passing 5m away to transfer ball, all to go twice each first time left handed, second time right handed.

• Recap on all the lesson points (participants to bring these out)

Lesson 2 Aim: introduction to basic attack and defence

• Recap on last weeks lesson (participants to bring out points).

• Warm up: 3 minutes running 1 ball & 1 stick each. 10 ground balls per hand. Pairs passing: 5-10 minutes (depending on standard) over arm only.

• In grids 15m x 15m, 2v1 with substitute (2’s to 4’s). Defenders to practice; marking the player without the ball, marking the player with the ball and marking the central area. Attack to make 3 passes without dropping the ball to score a goal. After a goal change the defender. Introduce here basic triangle principle for defence.

• 10 minutes of relay races as before.

• Recap lesson (participants to bring out points)

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Lesson 3 Aim: individual A & D

• Recap previous lessons

• Warm up: as before, 15 min.

• Introduce zig zag drill, in pairs practicing individual attack and defence (A to run and change direction. D to stay in front, not to turn their back and to shadow the A stick). All to do drill 3 times, so all are able to change hands while running, 15 min.

• Game play to POP rules apart from - 3 a side, cones as goals (roll I bounce ball between cones to score). This will involve all participants playing on x pitches.

• Recap lesson

Lesson 4 Aim: team orientated A & D

• Recap previous lessons

• Warm up: Pairs passing 3 minutes. Pairs ground balls on the move (side by side) 5 minutes. Pairs passing on the move (side by side). 5 minutes. All to use both hands while warming up.

• In 6’s play circle drill game - 4v2. Attack to run with bait in their sticks into a circle of cones to score a goal Defence have no stick, but if they tag the ball carrier that player must stand still until they have passed the ball. Attack have no time limit on how long they can hold the ball. If the attack pass the ball to someone who is already in the circle no goal. 15 - 20 minutes.

• 4 a side game as for lesson 3

• Recap lesson

Lesson 5 Aim: Play a game of lacrosse to POP rules

• Warm up relay races incorporating ground balls, catching & throwing. 10 minutes.

• Game of 5 a side POP rules using cones as goals All to play on x pitches. 10 minutes

• Identify weaknesses give participants choice of skill practice (ground ball or catching / throwing). 5 - 10 minutes

• Back into game (coach to make sure teams rotate every 7 / 8 minutes).

• Recap lesson.

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Lesson 6 Aim: enhancing attack skills

• Recap previous lesson

• Warm up as previous lesson.

• Demonstrate basic dodges- side step & roll. In pairs all to practice with a stationary defender 15 minutes

• Dodge and shot drill - cones as goals. A stationary defender 8 - 10 m from the goal, line of 3 or 4 attackers. In turn the attackers dodge and shoot, after all have gone change the defender. 10 minutes.

• Game to POP lacrosse rules as lesson 5.

• Recap whole of scheme of work, show participants full lacrosse equipment. If there is a local club to play at.

A Second Set Of Lesson Plans And Schemes Of Work

An example of a typical scheme of work for 10 year old children, with the lesson plans associated to that scheme of work on the next few pages. It is important to remember that these are just examples and that each teaching group will have different needs and demands, therefore needing different lessons. The material included in this document is designed for Key Stage two of the National Curriculum.

Example Scheme of Work Subject: Pop Lacrosse

Time: 10 x 35 minutes lesson time

Previous experience of players: Nil

Example Aims: 1. To Introduce the game of Pop Lacrosse to a group of complete novices.2. For all pupils to enjoy the game of Pop Lacrosse.3. For all pupils to develop their motor skills through Lacrosse technique.4. For all pupils to develop their knowledge of an invasive game through the game of Pop Lacrosse.5. For all pupils to be challenged physically and mentally through the Lacrosse session.6. For all pupils to participate in games of Pop Lacrosse.7. For all pupils to have the chance at self evaluation and shaping their own learning. 8. Be able to direct and if possible be involve with the local Lacrosse community.

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Example Objectives:At the end of the 10 week course the pupils will be able to:

1. Show a basic understanding of the un-derlying principles of the game. 2. Be able to perform, to some degree, the 6 basic techniques within the game situa-tion. 3. To show understanding of the rules of Pop Lacrosse and the sportsmanship re-quired. 4. To be able to direct children, who show an interest, to the nearest Lacrosse club.5. Be able to direct and if possible be in-volved with the local Lacrosse community.

Example content:Week 1: Basic familiarisation of stick and ball

Change handsPass to a target1v1 game

Week 2: Mirroring gamePairs passing over obstaclePairs throwing game over net1v1 game over net

Week 3: Running and changing direction with ballPairs passing close then increasing distance2v1 possession game3v3 target game

Week 4: Target shooting gamesNet games in PairsWall games in pairs or individually1v1 develop own net or wall game2v2 game using hoops on floor as goals

Week 5: Run and Chase gamePick up ball2v2 dodging gamePairs passing with different levels2v2 passing game

Week 6: Catch, Throw and Pick up individuallyPairs passing over a distance2v1 “Piggy in the Middle”3v3 game with goals

Week 7: Pick up and throw to target1v1 stick protection2v2 game of pass and shoot2v2 game with 3 goals, devise own rules

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Week 8: Stick protection with opponentIn 4’s pass the ball4v4 possession game4v4 game aiming at the target

Week 9: In 3’s chase, pick up and return ballPick up and return defenderDevelop 3 v5 game aiming at target4v4 game

Week 10: Individual skillsDevelop a striking game in groups of five5v5 game of Pop Lacrosse

LESSON PLANS

All tasks should be organised, so that the children are encouraged to use both left and right hands.

LESSON 1

RECAPITULATIONHandling Managing an object

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBasic experience of handling / passing different sized / shaped objects

RESOURCES NEEDEDSkittles hoops and various types of balls

INTRODUCTIONRun stop and change direction within a designated area 3minsHold an object run stop and move the object to the other hand 3mins

DEVELOPMENTChange hands using an object on the move 3mins

Find two ways of getting the object accurately to a target e.g. a hoop 5minsboth on the move and stationary ( throwing, rolling, placing )

In two’s, pass an object to each other varying height, speed 10minsand distance

CONCLUSIONFun 1v7 game using a large target area 10mins

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Lesson 2

RECAPITULATIONPassing, catching, shadowingHand-eye co-ordination

LEARNING OBJECTIVESWorking in pairs co-operation and competitionMarking a player man to man

INTRODUCTIONRun and chase game, keeping close to your partners e.g. tails 5mins

DEVELOPMENTShadow game, in 2’s always trying to face partners, copying 5minsand mirroring actions either side of a line

Shadow on the move, forwards and backwards 5 mins

In two’s, pass a ball over a line on the floor. Increase to abench or a net. Catch and return. Vary distance from obstacle 10mins

CONCLUSIONFun 1v1 game over a net with a ball 10mins

RESOURCESSkittles, hoops, balls and bibs

LESSON 3

RECAPITULATIONPassing, catching, handling, equipment, keeping the ball

LEARNING OBJECTIVESStick familarisation, carrying, catching, and passing

INTRODUCTIONUsing Pop lacrosse stick on floor, find as many ways as you can togo over it. Hop, jump, skip... 2mins

DEVELOPMENTUsing a Pop stick, balance a ball in stick and travel changing direction, speed and in a give area (small and large) 5mlns

In 2’s without using hands transfer or give the ball to your partner Theball must be kept off the floor 5mlns

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Increase the distance between players gradually while transferring theball. Keep the ball off the floor 5mins

2v1 keep the ball away from defender. Pass or not. Rules for thegame can keep changing e.g. 3 secs only with ball, no contact etc. 8mins

CONCLUSION

Game 3v3 trying to hit a target to get points can carry and pass ball 10mins

RESOURCES

Pop lacrosse sticks, balls skittles and cones ( for area marking) , bibs

LESSON 4

RECAPITULATIONCarrying the ball, Catching

LEARNING OBJECTIVESThrowing: aiming for targets directing passes

INTRODUCTIONUsing Pop sticks and balls, run and change direction in a given area.Vary size of area

DEVELOPMENTUsing the stick, aim the ball at targets marked on walls and the floorfrom varying distances (use skittles as markers) 5mins

In pairs, using a line, net or line of cones throw the ball over to a partnerSee how many can be got in 30 secs? 5mlns

Using a wall see haw many catches you and your partner can throw toeach other 5mlns

1v1 passing and catching game. using net or wall, developed bythe children 5mlns

CONCLUSION2v2 using hoops on the floor as goals. Ball must bounce in hoop fora goal to be scored, time limit on possession? I0mins

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RESOURCESPop Lacrosse sticks and balls, hoops, skittles, cones, short tennis / badminton nets or long rope, bibs

LESSON 5

RECAPITULATIONCarrying shooting, passing, 2v2 game

LEARNING OBJECTIVESGetting free - cutting into space to receive pass picking upDifferent types of pass

INTRODUCTIONRun and chase game, changing speed and direction GraduallyIncrease the number of defenders 5mins

DEVELOPMENTIndividually pick up ball from the floor Progress to moving ballpick up. Make sure they move after picking the ball up 5mins In 2’s dodging game trying to get to a line or marker ( defendersticks length away) on the floor. Try without stick and ball, thenintroduce stick and ball

In pairs find as many ways to pass and catch the ball underarm,overarm flick.

CONCLUSION2v2 attackers must vary passes to outwit defenders: see who canget the most number of passes?4 second rule applies

RESOURCESPop Lacrosse sticks and Balls, bibs

LESSON 6

RECAPITULATIONPassing, Catching Scooping, use of left and right hand.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESAssist change of hands 2v1 game, interceptingHolding the stick using the left and right hands at the top, run with quick changes of direction.

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DEVELOPMENTIndividually with a ball and a stick catch throw and pick upStatic and on the move in a given area 5mins

In pairs one throw by hand for the other to receive and returnVary throws high, low and rolled 5mins

In pairs catch and throw varying the distance between partners 5mins

2v1 “Piggy in the Middle” in coned area, swap player trying tointercept often (vary height of pass, defender able to see bothplayers) 10mins

CONCLUSION3v3 game requiring 1 pass to be made before a goal is scored 5mins

RESOURCESPop Lacrosse sticks and balls, cones, bibs

LESSON 7

RECAPITULATIONBasic skills, shielding the ball

LEARNING OBJECTIVESIncreasing difficulty passing by shielding stick and forcingplayer away from goal area

INTRODUCTIONUsing a stick and a ball In a small playing area, run allover area 5mins

DEVELOPMENTThrow ball In air catch and change hands, static and on the move 5 minsIn pairs, roll the ball away chase and pick up. Turn and throwback to hit static target. Pairs contest the rolling bait

1v1 player shields the stick, moving to cover stick head 5minsPartner has to try and touch stick head

2v2 game of pass and shoot 4 seconds rule to ball carrier 5mins

Devise own rules for 2v2 game with three goals 10mins

RESOURCESPop Lacrosse sticks and balls , cones for goals

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LESSON 8

RECAPITULATIONDefending, shielding

LEARNING OBJECTIVESHolding position in defence shielding the stick In possessionWith the body between opponent and ball

INTRODUCTIONChange speed and direction with the ball in the stick 5mins

DEVELOPMENTIn a group change speed and direction keeping the stick andball away from others

In 2’s shield the stick while moving backwards, position of body 5mins

In 4’s pass the ball as many ways as possible to any In the squareVary height and distance 5mins

4v4 possession game. Man to Man defence. Introduce defenders 5mins

CONCLUSION4v4 Game using target to aim at as the goal, 4 second rule

RESOURCESPop Lacrosse stick and balls, hoops, cones wall markings bibs

LESSON 9

RECAPITULATIONScoop on the move in opposed situations

LEARNING OBJECTIVESPlaying the loose ball. Turning defence into attack 5mins

INTRODUCTIONRolling, chasing, picking up game 5mins

DEVELOPMENTIn 3’s one rolls for two to chase pick up and pass back. Varywhere the pass is from, in front, side, behind Flick back if close 5mins

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In 3’s roll pick up and return with defender hassling. 5mins3v5 game with goals and 3 second rule 10mins

CONCLUSION4v4 game of Pop Lacrosse 10mins

RESOURCESPop Lacrosse sticks and balls, bibs, cones / skittles

LESSON 10

RECAPITULATIONBasic skills, attacking, defending

LEARNING OBJECTIVESintroduction of a full game of Pop Lacrosse involving passing, catchingcarrying, scooping and shooting Man to man marking in defence.

INTRODUCTIONBasic fitness activity, hop, skip, jump over skittles 5mins

DEVELOPMENTIndividual activity for catching throwing, scooping 5mins

OPTIONALDevelop striking game using stick to manoeuvre ball. Ball returned bycarrying, passing or passing at target

CONCLUSION5v5 games of Pop lacrosse 25mins

RESOURCESPop lacrosse sticks and Balls bibs, cones

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THE LACROSSE STAR STICKS AWARDSLacrosse Star Stick Award Packs are available for schools They contain all the necessaryinformation to run the awards as well as certificates and badges.

Where do I get more information from?For further information please contact :Paul Coupsp.coups@englishlacrosse.co.uk / info@englishlacrosse.co.uk

BRITISH LACROSSE COACHING FOUNDATION

FURTHER AWARDS

Teachers AwardEnable teachers involved in Primary and Secondary education to teach and understand the fundamental strategies and principles of Lacrosse together with the basic techniques at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.

The course uses relevant National Curriculum based games of Pop Lacrosse and LAX with full educational resources available alongside practical demonstrations.The award can be set up by English Lacrosse for individual schools as well as education authority based courses.

The course can be delivered as a twilight 3 hour course for PE trained staff focusing on skill and fun game delivery or as a full day course for NQT’s / QT’s that are non PE special-ists, focusing on basic skills, fault correction, fun games, decision making and schemes of work.

Key stage 2 teacher packs are available to purchase for £10. These include a manual and lesson plan. Please contact paul coups at p.Coups@englishlacrosse.Co.Uk for more infor-mation.

Course Outline:

PE Trained NQT’s / QTS

· 3 hour tutor contact time

· Pre-attendance course outcomes

· Post attendance course notes, Development Course Manual lesson plans and schemes of work

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Non-PE Trained NQT’s / QTS

· 6 hour tutor contact time

· Pre-attendance course outcomes

· Post attendance course notes, Development Course Manual lesson plans and schemes of work

Teacher’s Refresher CourseOpen to all teachers of field lacrosse. The course includes a practical and theoretical section and finishes with a demonstration session tailored to meet the attendees needs. Individuals will be given course notes.

Course Outline:

· 5 hour minimum tutor contact

· Pre-attendance course outcomes

· Post attendance course notes, Module CD of choice and lesson plans.

Level 1 - The Development Coach Award Provides you with the fundamentals, strategies and principles of the game of lacrosse together with the basic techniques of play and coaching. It is aimed at men and women with or without previous experience of the game and concentrates very much on indi-vidual understanding and the holistic approach to coaching sport.

A Pop Lacrosse for People with Disabilities learning module is available with this award.

The awarding of this certificate gives the recipient the ability to coach under the ELA’s public liability insurance and also provides the recipient with a year’s membership to the association.

Course outline:

· Pre-attendance learning pack

· 7 hours contact time

· Post attendance examination

· scUK “Good Practice and Child Protection”

· English Lacrosse CRB Check

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· scUK “Equity in your Coaching” or “Running Sports A Club for All”

Level 2 - The Club Coach Award Enables you to develop your coaching of the full-sided field game. It is aimed at men and women holding the English Lacrosse Development Coach Award, who are coaching in schools and clubs field lacrosse.

The course will help you introduce field lacrosse, develop your knowledge of team strat-egy and plan, organise and evaluate a coaching programme at club level.

The course requires you to have a portfolio of your coaching which should demonstrate at least 10 hours of contact time, that you have the Sports Coach UK course “Equity in your Coaching” and Child Protection Awareness Training, a first aid certificate and an ELA CRB prior to attending the course. The portfolio should be made available to the Coach Development Officer on application.

Course Outline:

· Pre-attendance CCA pack

· 16 hour tutor contact time

· Post course evaluation and monitoring

Upon completion of a further 20 hours of coaching and attendance at a further 2 Sports Coach UK courses the candidate can send their updated portfolio to the Coach Education Officer.

The candidate can then be assessed in their coaching. Once all elements are completed then certification is given.

Coach MentorWorking through the ELA Lacrosse Mark scheme, all level three and level 4 marked clubs will identify a coach mentor as part of their technical requirements.

The coach mentor will not only have an input into his or hers club, but assist in the devel-opment of coaches in a locality.

Only Level 2 coaches or higher will be eligible for this position.

The mentors’ job description is available through your club volunteer manager as part of the Volunteer Development Programme.

A distance learning pack will be available for this course in 2006.

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English Lacrosse Umpiring Award Structure

Umpiring Award CoursesAll English Lacrosse Umpires (women’s and mixed) must attend an appropriate level spe-cific full umpiring course, before undertaking a practical exam at any level, once every 4 years.

Additionally, umpires are required to either attend a refreshers course or complete the online package (available Sept 2007) based on rules and interpretations updates, once every 4 years.

Rules and Interpretations Refresher CourseProvides experienced umpires, players and coaches with the latest information on the rules, interpretation and practical applications that determine our game (women’s and mixed).

A chance to catch up on all the changes in rules and the way officials will be calling them that have altered since you last refreshed your knowledge.

A rare opportunity to ask experienced officials those burning questions with regards goalkeepers, defensive positioning, midfield transition and attack play that you’ve always wanted answering.

Course Outline:

• Written update materials upon arrival

• 2.5 hour tutor contact time

• Certification for attendance awarded

• £20 Adult

Level 1 (Local) Umpiring CourseProvides you with the fundamentals, strategies and principles of umpiring the game of women’s and mixed lacrosse.It is aimed at women or men (16 years old+), with or without previous experience of the game and concentrates very much on basic concepts required for individual understand-ing and the team role that every umpire adopts in each game.The course is a balance of theory and practical work incorporating: group discussion, Q & A opportunities, demonstration, DVD exemplar & scenarios and umpiring opportunities (be dressed appropriately).

The awarding of this attendance certificate gives the recipient the ability to umpire games alongside a fully qualified umpire, for a period of six months under English La-

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crosse’s public liability insurance and also provides the recipient with a year’s member-ship to the association.A successful post course practical examination is required for a 4 year Local Umpiring certificate and badge to be awarded.

Course Outline:

• Pre-attendance: CD Rom of all written materials

• Upon arrival: Umpiring pack: IFWLA Rules Book, Fox 40 Classic Black Whistle, Weighted

• Yellow Flag and a set of warning cards

• 5 hour tutor contact time (theory and practical) • Post Course: A dated attendance certificate

• Practical Examination required for full certification

• £50 Adult

• £40 University or School Student

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LIST OF MAIN ADDRESSES

The English Lacrosse Association26 Wood StreetManchesterM3 3EFTel 0161 8344582Fax: 01 61 834 4582Email info@englishlacrosse.co.ukwww englishlacrosse.co.ukResources available from head office include a schools handbook. A beginners’guide to Lacrosse, lacrosse publications and other promotional material

Sport England Sportscoach uk3rd Floor Victoria House 114 Cardigan RdBloomsbury Square HeadinglyLondon LeedsWC1B 4SE LS6 3Tel 0879 5210 255 Tel: 0113 174 4802Fax: 0879 5210 256 Fax: 0113 275 5019 e-mail: www.sportengland.org e-mail: www.sportscoachuk.org

T S Hattersley & Son Peak Sports63 Weymouth Road Ford StreetWinton Brinksway, StockportEccles Cheshire SK3 OBTManchester M30 8TH Tel, 0161 480 3502Tel 0161 789 1374 Fax 0161 787 8632

Euro-Laxprolaxhop.com

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POP LACROSSE RULES

Pop Lacrosse is designed to be played anywhere, with as many or as few people as is desired to a very basic rule structure of no contact 4 seconds with the ball, no goalkeep-ers. The rules below are the competitive rules structure for Pop Lacrosse tournaments.

PLAYERSEight in a squad, 5 on the pitch (6 if using a goalkeeper option at 12 +) Teams can be mixed or single sex in general. For the annual under 11 schools’ Pop Lacrosse Champion-ship teams must be mixed 4, boys, 4 girls. With 2 boys and 2 girls on the pitch at all times Dispensation only for single sex schools.

EQUIPMENT

GOALS4’ x 4’ square cage with net For recreational play any small goal or target can be used (bucket, bins, cones. rings on posts, chairs etc.. )

STICKSPlastic Pop Lacrosse sticks of any make, with or without bar For recreational play any stick can be used.

BALLSPop Lacrosse ball For recreational use any light ball is suitable

GOALKEEPERS( Optional for Under 12 + ) Helmets are compulsory with optional close fitting protection i.e. gloves chest protector, arm pads shin pads ( not cricket pads )

PLAYING AREAApproximately 4 badminton courts in size - indoor / outdoor, and surface or grass.A centre mark2 goal creases (circles) of 2m radiusA goal line in each goal crease5m semi circular arc around goal area

START OF PLAYThe game is started with a pass from the centre. The player with the ball must pass to

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another whilst keeping at least one foot on the line. All others to be 3m away. Centre passes alternate, no matter who scores the goal.

BOUNDARIESIndoors - play rebounds whenever possible. Outdoors - no boundaries the official decides area of play. When ball goes “ out of bounds “ or becomes trapped in equipment the nearest player gets possession with all others 1m away. All players 1m in from obstructions.

START/STOP PLAYAll play is started and stopped by the sound of the whistle

THE THROWThis is taken when a simultaneous foul occurs or players are equidistant from a boundary when the ball goes out of bounds. The two opponents are brought in 1m from Bound-ary, stand on defending sides, 1m apart facing pitch. Officials simultaneously blows the whistle and tosses short underarm throw shoulder height between the players play continues.

A ‘goal is scored by shooting the ball with the stick so that it passes wholly over the goal line “ Own goals “ can be scored. Goals may only be scored In the attacking half of the pitch. Dangerous shooting will be penalised. No player may enter the goal crease (except Goalkeepers when used ) but may reach in with the stick.

SUBSTITUTION“ On the fly “ providing that: There shall be only 5 sticks for the field players and these to be exchanged as the players change over: players must enter and exit the field of play via the “ gate “ marked with two cones at centre line players not on the pitch shall be seated on the team bench and must not stand to go on the pitch until handed a stick.

GOALKEEPERMay use stick or body to stop ball within goal crease and 4 seconds time limit applies to clear the ball. Field rules apply outside the goal crease.

FOULSNo stick or body contactNo intentional ball off the bodyNo dangerous propelling ( passing or shooting through or “ blind “ )No dangerous follow through with stick (after shoot or pass)No entry into goal crease (except Goalkeeper option)No trapping or guarding ball but momentary,’ rake ‘ is allowedMaximum of 4 seconds possession of the ball by a player ( which can not be extended by throwing / rolling to oneself )No defending goal by standing In the 5m space In front of goal ( except if a stick’s length away from an attacking opponent )

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PENALTY FOR FOULSFree position to nearest opponentOffender is placed 3m behind playerAll others 3m awayFouls inside the 5m arc are taken on the arc

UMPIRE’S NOTESThroughout play the official’s discretion may be used to award penalties for dangerous play or unacceptable behavior. A player may be sent off as a last resort. The rules are there to protect players and keep the game as continuous as possible. Unintentional fouls which do not give the offender or his / her team an advantage should result in a ‘ held ‘ whistle whenever possible (official can call ‘advantage’ ) Excessive use of whistle is discouraged except to keep play safe and according to the rules.

Officials should ensure short sharp single blow of the whistle to both start and stop game A longer whistle indicates goal. Clear, short explanation of foul ( e.g. stick contact on green, yellow ball ) indicating with arm team In possession by pointing towards the goal they are attacking. It is helpful to call out loud the 4 seconds remembering to leave a second’s time length before call onpossession.

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CHILD SELF ASSESSMENT FORM

Did you know?

* National Schools Pop Lacrosse Finals are held every May.* Over 200 schools play in Pop Lacrosse competitions.* Men and Women play Lacrosse.* Lacrosse was started by the Native Americans* Lacrosse is one of the oldest games in the world

LACROSSE IS THE FASTEST GAME ON TWO FEET

Pop Lacrosse In My School

What is Pop Lacrosse ?Pop Lacrosse is a fast, fun game that can be played by girls and boys

together.The game is played using a stick and a soft ball and the aim of the

game is to pass the ball down the pitch and scores goals.

What Will I Be Doing?During the next term you will be taking part in a course of lessons

which will help you learn more about the game of Lacrosse.

My Lacrosse coach is...........................................................................................My nearest Lacrosse Club is...................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Please tick the box if you can.............................

Carry the ball with a stick

Carry the ball and change hands with the stick

Scoop the ball with the stick

Scoop a rolling ball with the stick

Catch the ball from a partner with the stick

Throw the ball to a partner with the stick

Move with a partner catching and throwing the ball

Score a goal

Dodge with a ball past a player and shoot at goal

Catch the ball from a partner and shoot at goal

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My Report

By yourself or with a friend complete the statements below:

What I have learned about Pop Lacrosse is:

Something I enjoyed when I played the game was:

Something I think I did really well was:

I think I need to improve:

My Signature