Key Terms

Slide: When a defensive player moves from his assignment to an on-ball forward to help disrupt the shot or force a pass

On-Ball: A player with the ball or the defender guarding the player with the ball

Cutter: An offensive player cutting through the defense looking for an easy scoring opportunity

Fogo: Face off get off

You’re hot: Indicates who the second slide is

Clear: Successfully moving the ball from the defensive end of the field to the offensive end

Slang

Turf Monster: When a player gets tripped up on the floor, and no one touched him

Yard Sale: When a player with possession of the ball gets their stick knocked out of their hands

Top Cheddar: Refers to a shot that goes high into the top corner of the goal, often considered a difficult shot to defend

Egg Hunt: When players are scrambling around looking for a loose ball on the ground

Brick Wall: Refers to an exceptionally good goalie, implying that it's as hard to score on them