“Yardsale” – slang term in lacrosse which refers to a stick check that knocks an opponent’s stick out of their hands.

First encountered by informant in childhood – taught to them by elder siblings who played lacrosse.

A yardsale will almost always result in a loose ball and high potential for a turnover. The event is noted for its aesthetic appeal – a yardsale sees the checked stick become airborne, often flipping vertically several times before coming back to earth. The stick’s air time, overall height acquired, and distance travelled can vary depending on the force and angle of the check. Some particularly ridiculous yardsales can see a stick go flying many, many feet into the air and/or traveling a great distance of the field before gravity intervenes.