LACROSSE
ASSESSMENT

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SKILLS CHECKLIST:
Cradling

Name:	YES	NO
1.  Keeps hand and wrist loose while holding stick.	*	*
2.  Keeps loose grip on the lower hand to allow for stick movement.	*	*
3.  Arms are under control.	*	*
4.  Swings stick from shoulder to shoulder.	*	*
5.Looks at ball.	*	*
6.  Uses wrist to snap head of stick behind ball.	*	*

Passing/Shooting

Name:	YES	NO
1.  Turns non-throwing shoulder towards target.	*	*
2.  Has feet shoulder width apart.	*	*
3.  Upper hand is even with shoulders.	*	*
4.  Places lower hand 6-8 in. away from body.	*	*
5.  Holds stick at 45 degree angle.	*	*
6.  Use proper weight transfer, back to front.	*	*
7.  Upper body is in sideways position facing target.	*	*

Catching

Name:	YES	NO
1.  Squares body towards path of ball.	*	*
2.  Has feet shoulder width apart.	*	*
3.  Places stick slightly above the head.	*	*
4.  Makes sure stick is facing the ball.	*	*
5.  Makes the catch in front of body with stick reaching out for ball.	*	*
6.  Cushions ball into pocket.	*	*

Scooping

Name:	YES	NO
1.  Is in semi-crouched position.	*	*
2.  For right handers, right foot is forward, opposite for left handers.	*	*
3.  Holds the end of the stick at the side of the body, rather than in front.	*	*
4.  Head of stick hits ground 1-2 in. from ball.	*	*
5.  Eyes are on the ball.	*	*
6.  Both hands are on the stick.	*	*

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