Year 8 Modified Sports- Sofcrosse

1. Research technique for the following skills in Sofcrosse and describe how to perform
them.

Skill Describe technique

Scoop

Pass

Catch

Cradle

2. Find a video on each skill and provide the link for it below. This can be lacrosse if you
can’t find sofcrosse videos

Skill Describe technique

Scoop

Pass

Catch

Cradle

3. Research the rules of sofcrosse and answer the questions below

a. How many players are on the field for each team?

20 Players

b. How many seconds can you hold onto the ball for?

2 Seconds

c. How many attackers are there?

6 Attackers

d. How many defenders?

8 Defenders
e. How big is the playing field? Provide the dimensions of the field
 The field is about 32000cm approx.

f. What are the rules around contesting for the ball?

g. Is contact allowed?

Yes, some people get contacted by the ball.

h. Explain what a stick check is

The hockey stick when you knock the puck off and clear away from
the vicinity.

i. Are stick checks allowed in sofcrosse?

No not allowed to use the stick check for the game and the goalkeeper
has to stand within 1.5 distance from the goal.

j. Can you kick the ball in sofcrosse?

Yes but no hitting the ball with your stick.

PRACTICAL CHALLENGE:

1. To practice your hand eye coordination, grab a ball (preferably a tennis ball if you
have one but any ball will do, even socks balled up) and practice throwing the ball up
in the air with one hand and catching the ball with your other hand. Record as many
catches as you can in one minute in the box below.

20 Catches

2. Now throw the ball against a wall with one hand and catch it with the other hand.
Record as many catches as you can in one minute in the box below.

9 Catches