Intercrosse / Lacrosse
Game idea:
Two teams with several outfield players and a goalkeeper play the ball into the opponent's goal by skilfully attacking with the intercross stick. Good defensive behaviour should prevent the opponent from scoring goals.
Scoring a goal:
A goal is scored when the ball crosses the goal line completely.
Playing field:
Handball court (20 x 40m). (Floorball) goals with a goal circle of 2.75m radius.
Number of participants:
5 against 5 (4 outfield players plus 1 goalkeeper).
Rules of the game:
The ball is played into the field by the goalkeeper at the kick-off. The ball may only be handled with the stick. It may not be hit or passed with the body. A player may hold the ball in the basket for a maximum of 5 seconds. If a ball lands out of bounds, the player who puts the ball back into play can either run into the court with the ball or play a pass from the sideline (observe the 5-second rule). If the ball falls to the ground, players have the option of picking it up with their stick or "covering" it. To "cover" the ball, cover it with the basket of the stick. After covering the ball with the basket, the opponents must keep a distance of 3 metres and the player with the ball must make a pass (it is not possible to continue running after covering the ball). An attack must be completed within 30 seconds.
Intercrosse is played without contact between body/body and body/stick. The player with the ball may only run or stand (star step allowed), walking is prohibited. When running, the stick must be held in both hands. Catching, throwing or "covering" is permitted with one hand. The ball may not be touched with the hand.
The goal circle around the goals has a radius of 2.75 metres. Attackers are not allowed to enter this zone. Within this circle, however, the goalkeeper is allowed to defend the ball with his body and guide it with his hand.
Strict man-to-man defence must be observed. Each defender must be assigned to an attacker, as zone coverage or so-called doubling of attackers is prohibited. As the defender is not allowed to attack the attacker, he must try to skilfully restrict the attacker's running and passing routes, intercept passes and quickly secure free balls.
Lacrosse:
In comparison to intercrosse, which is played indoors, lacrosse takes place outdoors. Different rules also apply to lacrosse in terms of physical contact. For safety reasons, however, the same rules apply in outdoor sports lessons as for intercrosse.
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