Lax IQ Quiz - Intermediate

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(GP) 1. A wrap-around penalty is characterized by:

a) Reaching around a ball carrier from behind with two hands on the stick and slowing their progress

b) Reaching around a ball carrier from behind with one hand on the stick and slowing their progress

c) Reaching around a ball carrier from behind with one hand on the stick and the other hand on the opponent’s back

d) None of the above

(ID) 2. When "sorting," defensive players should do ALL EXCEPT:

a) Start in a “house” formation

b) Make sure to communicate which check they have

c) Pick up their check “in the hole”

d) Be physical on any players cutting through the middle

(TD) 3. If your teammate gets beat on defense your options are ALL EXCEPT:

a) Show help

b) Multiple slides

c) Stay on your check

d) Split your check while standing in the shooting lane

e) Slide with your stick up and take the body

(IT) 4. During a fast-break players should:

a) Get the ball to the best goal scorer

b) Be a threat until pressured

c) Pass the ball a few times to confuse the defense/goalie

d) Pass the ball to the player furthest ahead of the play

(IO) 5. When outside of 45° of the goal post with the ball, on your proper floor side, your best option is usually:

a) Pull the ball out and keep the ball moving

b) Try to improve your angle

c) Shoot the ball

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TO) 6. With over 20 seconds on the shot clock offensive players should look to:

a) Wait until all of their teammates enter the offensive zone before they engage

b) Crash through the middle before filling an open position in the offensive zone

c) Take the shot if it's there

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(GP) 7. When you are consistently losing face-offs the coach/players should look to:

a) Put 3 players at the defensive restraining line

b) Change your face-off taker

c) Set your players up to attack the area where the opponent is winning the face-offs too

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(ID) 8. While in a chase position defensively the best course of action is to:

a) Trail check from high to low

b) Trail check from low to high

c) Take a penalty to prevent a goal

d) Give up on the play and get the loose ball if it’s there

(TD) 9. Getting over-extended defensively creates:

a) Open lanes for cutters

b) More space for the pick & roll game

c) The risk of a back-cut

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TT) 10. During a standard breakout, where benches are on the same-side of the floor, responsibilities include:

a) Having two outlets on the far-side (opposite bench-side); one low and one high

b) Having one outlet low on each side of the goalie; one outlet high on the far-side

c) Having one outlet low on each side of the goalie

d) Having 4 players run to the bench and one player getting the ball from the goalie

(IO) 11. In order for a pick to be effective:

a) The ball carrier must engage their check

b) The ball carrier must read the direction of the pick

c) The picker might sometimes have to pick for the ball carrier multiple times

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TO) 12. A good pick and roll includes ALL of the following EXCEPT:

a) The roller taking the opposite lane of ball carrier

b) The picker rolling toward the net

c) The roller having their back to the ball carrier

d) The picker getting inside-out on their approach

(ST) 13. 8 seconds is a key time in a game when referring to:

a) The time left on the shot clock that most set-plays begin

b) The time left in a penalty when players should be aware of possibly giving up a breakaway

c) The time left on the game clock at the end of a period when most 6-on-5 plays begin

d) The time left on the shot clock when players should look to dump the ball in the corner

(GP) 14. A 40-60 ball represents ALL EXCEPT:

a) A swing pass

b) A loose ball that you have little chance of “keeping alive”

c) A pass that you should not throw

d) A loose ball that you should not help your teammate battle for

(ID) 15. Good habits on defense include:

a) Having your stick up

b) Having two hands on your stick

c) Fighting through picks

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TD) 16. When sliding to help a teammate or on a double-team the most important concept to remember is to:

a) Have your stick up

b) Slash their stick

c) Call for help

d) Arrive in control

e) Take the body

(IT) 17. When defending a fast break against, defenders should consider:

a) Whether players are on their proper floor side

b) Who is the most dangerous shooter

c) Finishing their check versus hitching

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(IO) 18. When on your “wrong side” with the ball in the offensive zone, ALL are acceptable options EXCEPT:

a) Pass the ball off and reposition yourself

b) Drag to your proper floor side

c) Shoot the ball if there’s an open lane

d) Drift to your proper floor side

(TO) 19. When running into the offensive zone at the start of a shift an offender should:

a) Run to the crease

b) Run behind the net

c) Cut through the middle and fill an open floor position

d) Run to an open floor position

(ST) 20. In a situation where your team is losing and needs to get the ball back with under 30 seconds to go in the game:

a) It’s best to pull your goalie, double team the ball and otherwise play man to man

b) It’s best to put your strongest defender on the ball and lock off all passing options

c) It’s best to triple team the ball if the opportunity presents itself

d) It’s best to double team the ball and otherwise play zone

(ID) 21. The 2-for-1 rule refers to:

a) Having “numbers” on loose balls in the corner

b) Two looks to your check for every one look to the ball

c) Two looks to the ball for every one look to your check

d) None of the above

(TD) 22. A box + 1 defense includes ALL of the following principles EXCEPT:

a) Getting more fast breaks than in a man-to-man defense

b) Pressure on the ball

c) Adjacent help

d) Off-ball help

(TT) 23. The I-formation is most effective when:

a) Two players are in a vertical line approximately 6-7 metres apart

b) Two players are in a horizontal line approximately 6-7 metres apart

c) Two players are in vertical line approximately 2-3 metres apart

d) Two players are in a horizontal line approximately 2-3 metres apart

(IO) 24. When being “denied” near the perimeter of the defense an offensive player should try first to:

a) Pick for a teammate

b) Attempt a back cut

c) Push off in an effort to create space

d) Keep their feet moving

(TO) 25. With a north-south pick approaching, the ball carrier should:

a) Carry the ball to the inside lane

b) Carry the ball to the outside lane

c) Engage their check then carry the ball to the inside lane

d) Engage their check then carry the ball to the outside lane

(ST) 26. A rotating box:

a) Is most effective when the blind side high defender pressures the point defender

b) Can only be initiated by the blind side high defender

c) Only sees the high defenders rotate

d) Only sees the ball side defenders rotate

(GP) 27. Effective boxing out is important:

a) On loose balls

b) On rebounds in front of the net

c) On an offensive post-up

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(ID) 28. Top-side defense refers to:

a) Not getting beat over top of your defensive stance

b) Being positioned with your hips facing the side-boards

c) Being positioned in line with your opponent’s stick head

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TD) 29. “Adjacent help” could refer to ALL EXCEPT:

a) Help from the off-ball middle defender

b) Help from the off-ball high defender

c) Help from the same-side high defender

d) Help from the same-side low defender

(IT) 30. Players in the inside lane during a fast break should:

a) Pass the ball if pressured

b) Shoot the ball if not pressured and entering the prime scoring area

c) Slow up if necessary to maintain proper spacing

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(IO) 31. Upon receiving a pass on offense the first action you should look to take is to:

a) Be a threat

b) Shoot the ball

c) Pass the ball & “keep it hot”

d) Isolate your defender

e) None of the above

(TO) 32. When sending a swing pass to the other side of the offense, players should attempt to:

a) Send the pass from the point position

b) Receive the pass at the point position

c) Cut after they pass

d) All of the above

e) None of the above

(ST) 33. While playing a box defense on the penalty kill:

a) The players on the back of the box should stand in the shooting lane when the ball is at the same-side shooter position

b) It’s best to have a stand-up style goalie

c) The high defenders should follow the 3-step rule

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(ID) 34. When your check runs behind the net defensively, generally you should:

a) Position yourself on top of the crease

b) Switch checks with a teammate

c) Stay tight and follow them behind the net

d) Double-team the ball carrier

(TD) 35. ALL of the following are principles of a helping man-to-man defense EXCEPT:

a) High defenders should not get beat over top

b) Low defenders should not get beat underneath

c) The off-ball high/middle defenders should sag to the middle to help on-ball

d) Players should have their sticks up standing in passing & shooting lanes

e) On-ball defenders should be in line with the top shoulder of their check

f) On-ball and off-ball defenders should be in a closed stance

g) Off-ball defenders should be in an open stance

(TT) 36. When a player is carrying the ball in the inside lane during a 3-on-2 the best way to defend it is usually:

a) The low defender locks off an adjacent pass and the high defender splits the other two

b) The high defender pressures the ball when they enter the prime scoring area

c) The high defender pressures the ball as soon as possible

d) Both defenders play contain

(IO) 37. When the defensive player checking you slides to help a teammate your best option is to:

a) Set a pick on-ball

b) Support the ball

c) Follow the slide

d) Do a slip pick

(TO) 38. When a teammate on their proper side cuts the middle, a teammate on the same side should:

a) Pass to the cutter if they’re open

b) Fill/replace the spot vacated by the cutter

c) Follow the cutter

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(ST) 39. A split (lock) box can be ALL of the following EXCEPT:

a) A trapezoid shape leaving one crease open

b) A trapezoid shape that leaves the weakest shooter open

c) A diamond shape that leaves both creases open

d) A box that leaves the point position open

(ST) 40. With under 30 seconds left in a power-play and the opponent is ragging the ball, the defense should:

a) It depends on the score in the game

b) Apply aggressive pressure

c) Apply "soft" pressure

d) Apply no pressure

(ID) 41. When closing the gap on defense a defender must:

a) Close the gap with speed

b) Arrive in control

c) Position themselves between the offender and the net

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TD) 42. Good off-ball defense is characterized by:

a) An open stance

b) Having your head on a swivel

c) Staying tight on your check

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(IT) 43. Players in the outside lane during a fast break should:

a) Cut to the net once they are at a 45° angle to the near-side post or about to receive a pass

b) Get the ball to the middle if they have it in their possession

c) Run as fast as possible to get ahead of the play if they don’t have the ball

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(IO) 44. After passing the ball to a teammate on offense your next best course of action would be to:

a) Run behind the net

b) Cut toward the net

c) Fill the position you passed to

d) Wait for a pick

(TO) 45. The objective of most offensive sets before taking a shot should be to:

a) Swing the ball back and forth between the shooters

b) Pass the ball low and set a down-pick

c) Make a couple passes and engage in the two man-game

d) Pass the ball low, carry it high and swing the ball through the point position at least twice

(ST) 46. The job of the on-ball low defender on a PK that is playing the “box” is ALL EXCEPT:

a) To stand in the passing lane with their stick up

b) To stand in the shooting lane with their stick up

c) To pressure the crease player if they get passed the ball

d) Slide up to the high position or across the crease if necessary

(ID) 47. Over-checking is when:

a) You are pressuring your check out to the boards

b) You are aggressively pounding your check with cross checks and slashes

c) When you jump over your checks head with your stick trying to strip the ball

d) When you slide over and help a teammate on defense

(TD) 48. Rules for "automatic switching" include ALL EXCEPT:

a) Your check becomes the player that picks you

b) Anticipate all picks and keep your head on a swivel

c) Turn & clamp the picker

d) Switch low/high and vice versa

e) Switch only when there is contact from a pick

(TT) 49. When a player is carrying the ball in the outside lane during a 3-on-2 the best way to defend it is:

a) The low defender contains the ball carrier; the high defender splits the other two

b) The high defender pressures the ball carrier; the low defender splits the other two

c) The low defender pressures the ball carrier; the high defender spits the other two

d) The high defender contains the ball carrier; the low defender splits the other two

(IO) 50. After taking a shot on offense:

a) The shooter should attack the rebound; the opposite-side low offender should react back

b) The shooter should react back; the same-side low offender should attack the rebound

c) The off-ball high offender is ultimately responsible for reacting back

d) The shooter should react back, the opposite side low offender should attack the rebound

(TO) 51. The most effective way to break down a zone defense is to:

a) Overload an area of the zone

b) Set multiple picks at the same time

c) Beat your check underneath

d) Quick ball movement

(ST) 52. It’s best to play a diamond defense on the penalty kill:

a) When the opponent has really good outside shooters

b) When the opponent has weak crease players

c) When your team has inexperienced defenders

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(GP) 53. A 60-40 ball refers to:

a) A pass that you feel you are able to pick off

b) A swing pass

c) A loose ball that you feel you have a greater than 50% chance of obtaining

d) A loose ball that you should not pursue

(ID) 54. With under 5 seconds left on the shot clock defensive players should look to:

a) Pressure the ball carrier

b) “Eat” the ball if it’s loose

c) Pick up a loose ball if it’s uncontested

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TD) 55. While defending the low position in a helping man-to-man defense responsibilities include:

a) Underneath on-ball

b) Locking off the crease off-ball

c) Adjacent help on-ball

d) All of the above

e) Answer a) & b) only

(TT) 56. After receiving a breakout pass in a situation where benches are on the same-side of the floor:

a) The ball carrier should attempt to run the ball deep and all other players should change

b) The ball carrier should attempt to run the ball to the opponents' rag-line and all other players should change

c) The ball carrier should attempt to run the ball deep with the support of a teammate

d) The ball carrier should attempt to run the ball to the opponents' rag-line with the support of a teammate

(IO) 57. A good pick:

a) Is set with arms in tight across your chest

b) Is set with straight arms and a slight push off

c) Is set with hands close together and a slight push off

d) Is held for 2-3 seconds

(TO) 58. The "first look" in any team offense is always:

a) A screen shot

b) A swing pass

c) A give & go

d) A pick & roll

e) None of the above

(ST) 59. The job of the high defenders on a PK that is playing the “box” is:

a) Play 2 vs. 3 at the top

b) Follow cutters to the middle when off-ball

c) Fight over/around seals

d) Abide by the 3-step rule

e) All of the above

f) Answer a), b) & c) only

(ID) 60. When a player is down on the ground, and still possess the ball, the closest defender should:

a) Hold their defensive positioning and wait for them to get up

b) Check them while they are down in an effort to dislodge the ball

c) Pin them to the ground with their knee

d) Slash their stick if it's open

e) None of the above

(TD) 61. While defending the high position in a helping man-to-man defense responsibilities include:

a) Switching when picked

b) Closing the gap on shooters

c) Off-ball support if on the weak-side

d) Fighting over-top of seals

e) All of the above

f) Answer A), B) & C) only

(IT) 62. When transitioning the ball into the opponents’ zone with even numbers, the player with the ball should attempt to run:

a) To the far-side just inside the rag line

b) To the bench-side mid-boards

c) To the far-side mid-boards

d) To the bench-side just inside the rag line

(IO) 63. As a general rule on offense players should:

a) Pass high; carry low

b) Pass low; carry high

c) Pass across; carry low

d) Skip pass; carry high

(TO) 64. After taking a shot on offense and scooping up the rebound the ball carrier should:

a) Throw a skip pass to a teammate that’s open

b) Pull it out if there’s no quality shot available

c) Shoot if there’s an open net

d) All of the above

e) Answer b) & c) only

(ST) 65. The job of the off-ball low defender on a PK that is playing the “box” is”:

a) To stand in the passing lane with their stick up

b) To box out on any rebounds that come off of the goalie

c) To slide to the middle on any off-ball cutters

d) To stand in the shooting lane with their stick up

e) Answer a) & b) only

f) Answer a), b) & c) only

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