Lesson 7: Games

How does your team's "Ride" affect the opponent's ability to clear the ball?

Clearing, Riding, Game Management, Shot Clock

4.12.2 Selects and participates in physical activities that meet the need for social interaction.

Based on today's game, how did the "Ride" contribute to your team's time of possession?
Evaluate your team's ability to "settle" the ball versus playing a "run-and-gun" style.

Often called "the fastest game on two feet," lacrosse is a sport rooted in Indigenous North American history that has evolved into a powerhouse of modern athleticism. In the real world, the sport teaches "spatial IQ"—the ability to track multiple moving parts in a high-velocity environment. The communication required to slide on defense or execute a fast break translates directly to collaborative professional environments where split-second coordination and mutual trust are the difference between success and failure.

Teams will be divided equally by skill
Multiple games - different skill levels

Summative Scrimmage Rubric—Students will assess a peer on tactical awareness, communication, and technical skill under game pressure.

• Regulation lacrosse sticks (Attacker, Midfield, and Long-pole Defenders)

• NOCSAE-certified lacrosse balls

• Full protective gear (Helmets, gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads)

• Regulation 6x6 goals with heavy-duty netting

• Goalie equipment (Chest protector, throat guard, goalie stick)

• Agility cones and weighted "defensive dummies"

• Rebounders/Wall-ball stations