{"id":746,"date":"2023-03-25T22:44:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T22:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greatsportsdome.com\/?p=746"},"modified":"2023-03-27T18:05:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T18:05:05","slug":"what-is-a-pick-in-lacrosse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatsportsdome.com\/what-is-a-pick-in-lacrosse\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Pick In Lacrosse? (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A set pick in lacrosse is also known as a stationary pick or simply a pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pick is an offensive tactic used to create space and open up scoring opportunities for the ball carrier or other offensive players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pick occurs when an offensive player without the ball positions themselves in the path of a teammate&#8217;s defender to obstruct their movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The player wants to make it more difficult for the defender to stay with the ball carrier or cover a teammate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/greatsportsdome.com\/what-is-a-pick-in-lacrosse\/#Why_And_When_To_Use_A_Pick\" title=\"Why And When To Use A Pick\">Why And When To Use A Pick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/greatsportsdome.com\/what-is-a-pick-in-lacrosse\/#How_Picks_Are_Executed\" title=\"How Picks Are Executed\">How Picks Are Executed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/greatsportsdome.com\/what-is-a-pick-in-lacrosse\/#What_Is_A_Moving_Pick_Violation\" title=\"What Is A Moving Pick Violation?\">What Is A Moving Pick Violation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/greatsportsdome.com\/what-is-a-pick-in-lacrosse\/#What_Is_The_Difference_Between_A_Pick_And_A_Screen\" title=\"What Is The Difference Between A Pick And A Screen?\">What Is The Difference Between A Pick And A Screen?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_And_When_To_Use_A_Pick\"><\/span>Why And When To Use A Pick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main goal of setting a pick is to momentarily &#8220;pick&#8221; the defender off the player they are guarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows the ball carrier or another offensive player to take advantage of the temporary mismatch or open space created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picks can be used to facilitate dodges, create passing lanes, or open up shooting opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Picks_Are_Executed\"><\/span>How Picks Are Executed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To execute a set pick effectively, the player setting the pick has several things to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The player must establish their position close to the defender they intend to screen. Ideally, the player\u2019s body is between the defender and the ball carrier or the intended target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Players setting a pick will stand with a wide stance. They must maintain balance while ensuring they are not moving or leaning into the defender. Otherwise, they may commit a moving pick violation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Players must also communicate with the ball carrier and other offensive players to coordinate the timing and execution of the pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the ball carrier do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ball carrier must recognize the pick being set and time their movement accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ball carriers should move as close as possible to the screener to ensure the defender must navigate around the pick, creating separation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They must be prepared to react to the defender&#8217;s decision, either by attacking the open space, passing to an open teammate, or adjusting their movement based on the defender&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Moving_Pick_Violation\"><\/span>What Is A Moving Pick Violation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A moving pick violation in lacrosse occurs when an offensive player who is attempting to set a pick for a teammate is not stationary and makes contact with a defender, impeding their movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, the player setting the pick is not allowed to move or lean into the defender while trying to create space for their teammate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the rules of lacrosse, the player setting the pick must establish their position and remain stationary while making no intentional contact with the defender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the player setting the pick moves or leans into the defender, causing contact or interference, the referee can call a moving pick violation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens when a referee calls an infringement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a moving pick violation is called, the possession of the ball is turned over to the opposing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team that was on defense now gains possession, and they can initiate their offensive play from the spot of the violation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Difference_Between_A_Pick_And_A_Screen\"><\/span>What Is The Difference Between A Pick And A Screen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The terms \u201cscreen\u201d and \u201cpick\u201d are used interchangeably in lacrosse for the same offensive tactic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, they both refer to the use of a player\u2019s body to obstruct a defender\u2019s movement and create space for a teammate &#8220;Pick&#8221; is the more prevalent term within the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A set pick in lacrosse is also known as a stationary pick or simply a pick. 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