Frequently Asked Questions
"How is the league organized"?
We are a member team of Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL). Texas lacrosse is broken down into four districts. The South District consists of the Houston and surrounding areas. Central District includes the Austin area. The San Antonio district, and the North District includes the DFW Metroplex.
Texas Division III Teams:
Colleyville, Trinity, Wylie, Rockwall, RISD
Texas Division II Teams:
Allen, Plano East, Plano West, Coppell, Hillcrest, Greenhill, McKinney, Highland Park
Texas DI Teams:
Jesuit, Plano Sr, Southlake, St. Marks, Highland Park, ESD
"Can I just come to watch a game?"
Absolutely! We strongly encourage anyone who enjoys watching the sport (or who thinks they might enjoy watching - lacrosse is the fastest game on two feet, you know) to come out for a game.
Not at this time. Part of the reason is because of the number private schools that have lacrosse teams. There are ongoing talks and we expect it to become one soon.
Feel free to come by a practice or e-mail the coaches at coaches@friscohighschoollacrosse.com
"Where does the team practice/play?"
TBD
"What do I have to do to be eligible to play?"
Even though lacrosse is not a UIL sport, we still expect the students to abide by the no pass no play rule. If we find that a student is failing a course. He will be suspended from practices and spend time in study hall until he brings his grade up.
"I want to join. What can I do to prepare?"
Well, lacrosse is a very intense sport, so anything you can do to increase your strength and endurance will be beneficial. Lacrosse is a contact sport. You will be hit. You will be running. However you do have pads and a helmet.
"Can I join if I have never played lacrosse?"
Absolutely! The team welcomes players of all skill levels. Even if you have never played a sport before you are welcome. Our practices are geared to develop the fundamental skills while teaching how to think about the game. Anyone can go out and throw a ball. But one who understands the game, knows what to look for on the field, and recognize the situation can be very intimidating to the opposing team.
"How does the game begin?"
A Lacrosse game begins with a Face-Off at the mid-field line at the "X" spot in the center of the field. What is a Face-Off? A Face-Off consists of the two center players at the mid-field line crouching down and placing their sticks on the ground so that the heads of the sticks have their backs to each other. The official then places the ball on the ground between the heads of the sticks, steps back and blows a whistle. The object of the Face is to clamp down on the ball and scoop it away from the opposition and gain possession of the ball.
"When are Face-Offs used?"
At the beginning of a game, at the beginning of each quarter and after each goal is scored. How many men are there on a Lacrosse team? Squads range from 25 to 30 men normally.
"How many men are there on the field for one team? "
There are ten men consisting of one goaltender, three defense men, three mid-fielders, and three attack men. What are the goaltender's special privileges? He uses the largest stick on the field with a maximum width of 12 inches. He is the only one allowed to use a stick this large. He cannot be checked if he has gained possession of the ball within the crease are nor is an opponent allowed in the crease area.
"What is defined as 'in the crease area'? "
A goaltender is considered in the crease as long as he has one foot on or within the 18-foot diameter circle. If he lifts his foot up and puts it back down while in the possession of the ball, it is called "out and in" and he loses possession of the ball.
"How long can a goaltender stay in the crease with the ball? "
A goaltender has four seconds to step out of the crease or throw the ball to a teammate. If he does not do this, he loses possession of the ball.
"I have more questions... How do I ask the coaches?"
Shoot the coaches an e-mail at coaches@friscohighschoollacrosse.com and they will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
