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WELCOMENHYLA Rules Meeting
2016 Edition
AgendaUSLAX Rules Video – 2016
Review of New Rules
Rules of Women’s Lacrosse
NH Rules
Rules Video 30 minutes
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New Rules 2016
Rule 1- The Playing AreaBelow Goal Markings (Dots)
– Use for penalty administration in CSA below goal line extended.
– May be temporary marks• White or single contrasting
Rule 2- Equipment and Uniforms
The Ball– Lime green may be used
• In addition to yellow and orange.
Mouthpiece– May NOT have graphics of white
teeth
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Rule 2- Equipment and Uniforms
• Facial Adornment– Eye black
• 1 solid stroke• No Logos, Numbers or Letters• Shall not extend further than width of eye socket• Shall not extend below the cheekbone
» Illegal
Rule 5 – Play of the Game• No substitutions on re-draw
• Goalkeepers– May not shoot– May not score– May not draw– May not be between restraining line on draw
• Violations = Major Foul
Rule 5 – Play of the Game• Alternate Possession
– Replaces Throw• All the situations that were previously throws• 1st possession is given to team as determined at
Captains’ meeting
CaptainsPre-game meeting
Choose direction or 1st possession
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Rule 5 – Play of the Game
• Alternate Possession• Visual Indicator at scorer’s table
– Record kept by scorer– May have “electronic arrows” on scoreboard but not required
– “Arrow” changes on restart whistle
– Who’s Time out?• Once possession is determined – only that team
may take TO until next restart whistle
Rule 6 – Fouls– Dangerous Contact
• Action that thrusts or shoves defenseless player– Head down– Out of visual field– In air or out of balance
• Especially in:– Kidneys– Ribs, lower back– Head or neck area
• Mandatory Card
Rule 6 – Fouls• Three Seconds
– Criteria for call has not changed– Major Foul– May flag
• Penalty administration has changed– Spot of administration is determined by where
the ball is when the call is made.
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Rule 7 – Delay of Game• New Penalty Administration
– 1st offense = Green Card to team– 2nd offense = Green/Yellow Card to player
• Offender must leave• No sub• Team plays short• Card does not count in “card count”
– 3rd offense = Yellow Card (Misconduct) to player• Team plays short• Card does count in “card count” and player total
Rule 8- Definitions• Critical Scoring Area
– Fan above goal line extended– Extends straight down from fan to end line
Youth Rules• U11 and below
– Should play 7 v 7– NH Will have both standard field and short
field teams
• U/9and below– Must play 1 v 1 in arc – no 3 seconds rule– No Draw
• Alternate possession at center after goals
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Points of EmphasisDangerous Contact
-Dangerous action against defenseless playerGame Management
-Be aware of patterns, use all tools availableOffensive Fouls
-Watch for dangerous play in the sphere, lack of body control
STICK CHECKS
– Pre-game stick checks include pocket and for alterations.• Measurements in Appendix B are for support of
suspected irregularities.• It is NOT the intent of the rules for umpires to
measure every stick.• If the stick can be fixed and rechecked prior to start
of game = no penalty• If the stick cannot be fixed and rechecked prior to
start of game = no penalty and stick goes to table
REQUESTED STICK CHECKS
• Requested Stick Checks (2)– Stoppage of play– Must include player’s number– Any stick in use on the field
• Does NOT include sub box or bench area
• Pocket Depth or Alteration– Illegal = Minor Foul at spot of ball
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STICK SPECIFICATIONS
• Stick Specifications– May be illegal if design is clear attempt to
circumvent intent of rules– Heads must be attached with screw(s)– Prohibited (not all inclusive)
• Baking• Drilling additional holes• Breaking/reconstructing with adhesive material• Stretching• Pinching• Shaving
STICK SPECIFICATIONS
• Sidewall stringing– Each attachment must be no more than 1.5
inches from its adjacent attachment• Measured in straight line• Hole to hole
– Inside edge to inside edge
STICK SPECIFICATIONS
• Thongs– Attached through holes in scoop and
ball stop• May be attached to second material
– 2nd material must be no more than:» .5 inches from bottom of scoop» 1.5 inches from ball stop
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Attached to Secondary MaterialNo more than .5 inches from bottom of Scoop
Through holes in Scoop
Attached with Secondary MaterialNo more than 1.5 inches from Ball Stop
STICK SPECIFICATIONS
• Thongs– May not be more than 1.5” apart
• Measured from inside• Regardless of material
– Must be basically evenly spaced (not bunched)• From Scoop to Ball Stop• May not touch in upper 1/3 of head
Basically even – not bunched
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ILLEGAL
STICK SPECIFICATIONS
• Thongs– Loose ends
• May not weave back up through pocket or sidewall• Must remain below the ball stop
– Additional pocket attachment stringing• May not be tied behind the pocket above the ball
stop
– Additional stringing is not allow
ILLEGAL
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ILLEGAL
STICK SPECIFICATIONS
• Shooting Strings– May have no more than 2– Must be attached directly to both sidewalls– May not be crossed– May not touch beyond the outside thongs
LEGAL SHOOTING STRINGSAttached to both sidewalls
Not Touching
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The Field
U9 / U11 – smaller field (60-70 yard long by 30-40 yards wide)
- Goal circle, arc and fan and center line
U11, U13 and U15 – regulation field with all standard field markings
U15/U13 and U11 – coaches may go from substitution area to end of field on their half of field
U9 – one coach from each team is allowed on the field for purpose of instucting players
Note – Coaches being on the field is a privilege. And a specific coaches privileges can be taken away as part of misconduct foul.
Coaching Area
•Field Dimensions•Restraining Line•Center Circle•Arc and Fan (8m/12m)•Substitution Area•Team Bench Area•Scorer Table
•Coaching Area•Spectator Area•The Goal•The Goal Circle•Hash Marks•Hanging Hash•8M Marks
The Field
Rule 2:Equipment & Uniforms
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Regulation vs Modified Pocket
• Regulation the top of the ball remains above the top of the wall after pressure has been applied
• Modified up to half of the ball may fall below the bottom of the sidewall
Field Player
Goalkeeper Equipment
All equipment is MANDATORY. No gear = No play
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Teams
U11, U13 and U15 11 field players plus goalie
U97 field playersGoalie optional – may play with goal blocker
Pre-Game Procedures• Captains Meeting – (This is a big deal for the younger
players!)• Coaches Meeting – this directly follows captains meeting.
– Together – one coach from both teams and both officials
– Verify the coaches know the helmet issue and legelhelmet for goalie
– Verify all players are properly equipped to play– Verify age U9, U11, U13 or U15.– Questions from Coaches
• Stick Check – all levels. (and goalie gear check)• Check with timer to be sure they know what they need to
do.
Rule 3: Game PersonnelNH Specific Rule
Each field must have separate person to time the game – this may NOT be a coach.
Each field must have score board visible to both teams – if they do not have your admin let NHYLA Girls VP know.
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Rule 4:Time Factors and Scoring
Rule 4:Overtime and Time outs
Rule 5: Play of the Game
Draw
Stand
Goal Circle Rules
Boundaries
Substitution
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Draw
Draw at start of each half After goals (except U9)
Goal Differential – U13, U11 and U9 Only (NOT U15)– Goal differential of 4 or more, the team with the lower score has
the option to receive ball as free position at the center line instead of having a draw.
– Coach of trailing team can waive this and continue to take the draw. Once a coach makes decision on draw or possession, they may change at any time and need to advise umpire.
Goal CircleGoal circle line belongs solely to the GK
• Goal Circle Fouls– No player or cross may
enter GC
• No goal if Attack follows through into GC
Boundaries
Player gains ball – always 2 meters in from OB spot
• No foul – Step on line, checked ball– Change of possession, players stay in relative
position, at least 1M away• Foul
– FP, Offender 4M - Away/Behind, Others 4 M Away• Shot or deflection
– Ball to closest in bounds player, players stay in relative position, 1M away
Team that last touched ball before OB loses possession, except on a shot or a deflected shotBall that is checked and goes out of bounds –change of possession
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Stand and SubstitutionStand – players must stop on whistle and
are not allowed to reposition
SubstitutionDuring play.
Player must be completely OFF the field before her replacement can come on the field.
After goal – free substitution. No waiting.
5 Types of Fouls
• Major fouls• Minor fouls• Goal circle fouls • Team foul/Restraining Line/Offside • Misconduct - major
Rule 6: Major Fouls• Major fouls
– Mandatory CARD fouls (5) – Committed by Offense/Attack– Committed by Defense– Committed by both Offense & Defense– Use of Stick fouls– Body fouls– Playing the ball fouls
• Team Foul/Offside• Misconduct
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Major FoulsMandatory CARD
• SLASH (Defense)
• CHECK TO THE HEAD (Defense)
• DANGEROUS FOLLOW-THROUGH (Offense)
• DANGEROUS PROPELLING (Offense)
Major FoulsCommitted by Offense
• Illegal Cradle/Protecting the crosse• Charge• Illegal Pick• Forcing Through (charge)• Dangerous Shot (directed at GK)• Illegal Shot (shooting from Indirect)• Repeated Minor Fouls• Playing the ball off opponent (could be major or
card)
Major FoulsCommitted by Defense
• Rough or Reckless Checking• Holding• Crosse in the Sphere• Illegal use of crosse• Hooking• Reaching across player when level or
behind• Block• Obstruction of Free Space to Goal• Three Seconds• Illegal Deputy• Modified Checking• Repeated Minor Fouls
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Major Fouls –3-Second Violation &
Obstruction of Free Space to GoalFree Space to Goal (FSG)• What is the definition? • FSG and the zone defense
Three Second Violation• What are the parameters?
• Marking “within a stick’s length”• Marking Ball Carrier & Marking Non-Ball Players• When to start and stop the count• Person-to-Person Defense• Zone Defense
Rule 6: Major Foul3-second violation
Defenders may not stay in the 8 meter arc for more than 3 seconds when Attack in possession crosses the restraining line unless:
• Marking an opponent within a sticks length• Double teaming ball carrier within a stick’s length• Marking an opponent who is directly behind the goal
circle– Defender not exempt from Obstruction of the Free
Space to Goal
Double teaming an attack player without the ball does not exempt defender from 3 second count
MARKING DISTANCE
• Obstruct “free space to goal” with body (“shooting space”)– Defender is not marking an
opponent within a stick’s length.
– Attacker is:• Looking to shoot• Has the opportunity to
shoot
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Shooting Space
Rule 6: Major FoulObstruction of the Free Space
• Ball carrier must be within the Critical Scoring Area– Looking to shoot– Have the opportunity– Defender - not within stick length of an attack player
Free space is cone – ball to sides of Goal Circle
Defenders being drawn through the Free Space either side by side or mirror image.
• Move through OK• Stop or hesitate -> possible shooting space
Obstruction of the Free Space(Shooting Space)
Call No Call
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Major FoulsCommitted by Both --- Offense & Defense
• Pushing• Tripping• Detaining• Illegal Contact• False Start• Offside• Misconduct Fouls
BODY CONTACT
• Initiate stick to body contact or body to stick contact– Lowering the head of the crosse below the
shoulder AND initiating crosse to body contact
• Incidental contact does occur and is legal
• Illegal contact -– Impedes a player illegally– Re-routes a player from her intended path
illegally– Displaces a player illegally– Causes injury or has the potential to
injure/bruise.
Video
HORIZONTAL STICK
Lowering the head of the crosse below the shoulder AND initiating crosse to body contact
Horizontal stick = 10 and 2 positioning
Contact caused by the offense – offsetting fouls and a throw
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Major FoulsIllegal Use of the Stick
Cross to Body
Rule 6: Major FoulsOffensive Fouls
Charging
ForcingThrough
The Sphere
The definition of the sphere: an imaginary area of 18cm or 7 inches surrounding the head
Why does the sphere exist?
What fouls are considered dangerous to a player’s safety with respect to the sphere?
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Rule 6: Major FoulDefensive Fouls
Crosse in the sphere
Defender holding or jabbing stick into sphere - illegal and dangerous
IMMEDIATE WHISTLE !!
Rule 6: Major FoulsOffensive Fouls
Illegal CradleDefender must be within
marking distance
Rule 6: Major Foul –Team Fouls/Offside
• OffsideA team must not have more then 7 players on or over the restraining line in their offensive end
or have more than 8 players on or over the restraining line in their
defensive end; one of 8 is usually a GK.
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Minor Fouls• Minor fouls
– Misplays on the ball Fouls– Equipment & Uniform Fouls– Procedural Fouls
Rule 6: Minor Fouls(Misplays on the Ball)
1. Covering
2. Take part in game without crosse
3. Empty stick check
4. Illegal draw; during draw step on orover center circle or restraining line before the whistle
5. Warding off
6. Play from out of bounds
Rule 6: Minor Fouls(Misplays on the Ball)
7. Hand Ball
8. Score a goal with illegal crosse
9. Squeeze the head of crosse or use the thumb to keep the ball in the pocket
10.Throwing a crosse
11.Body ball – “deliberate”
12.Illegal re-entry (from out of bounds)
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Body Ball
• No foul if ball hits off body KEEP PLAYING !
• Player intentionally kicks, blocks or hits ball with her body MINOR FOUL
Warding Off
Check or impede and opponents cross when not in contact with the ball.
Minor Fouls – Empty Stick
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Rule 6: Goal Circle Fouls(Minor)
A. A field player must not enter or have any part or her body or crosse on or in the goal circle at any time
B. Once a team gains possession of the ball in the goal circle, and the ball is cleared, the team must not return the ball to their goal circle until the ball has been played by another player.
C. The GK may not:
1. While inside the GC, reach out to play a ball off her body.
2. While inside the GC, reach out with her crosse and cover the ball to rake it into the GC if it prevents an opponent from legally playing the ball.
3. When grounded outside the goal circle, draw the ball into her goal circle.
Rule 6: Minor FoulsRule 6: Minor FoulsEquipment1. Illegal Crosse 2. Adjust stick after official request for inspection3. Jewelry4. Illegal Uniform
Procedure 1. Request for third time the inspection of a crosse
that meets specifications2. Failure to be ready to start play 3. Illegal Substitution3. Delay of Game4. Illegal Timeout; no more than 2 per game, after a
goal or at the dead ball possession
• Minor– 4 m “in the direction from which she approached”
• Major– 4 m behind
• Restraining Line• Goal Circle Fouls• Setup depends
….on type & location of foul– In the CSA, outside 8m– In the 8m (major/minor)– Minor in 12m
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
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Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Allow Play to Continue (Arm)
Use of the Flag (Slow Whistle) In critical scoring area
Youth Specific Rules
Minor Foul: 3-Second Youth Rules
U9 / U11 and U13
Attack cannot hold the ball for more than 3 seconds when closely guarded
– Defensive player must have BOTH hands on her stick– Must be within a stick’s length – In position to check legally if checking were allowed
Umpires must use hand chop and verbally count out loud
1000 one, 1000 two, 1000 three!Tweet!
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Minor Foul: 3-Second Youth Rules
The 3-second count stops when Attack • Moves out of marking distance or• Puts stick in a legal uncheckable position
Legal : U13 Modified Checking
May check when her opponents entire stick is
below the shoulder
Must use a motion that is down and away (“J”)from opponent’s body
Youth Specific Rules
Dangerous CheckU15 – any check to the head is a mandatory red card. Player is our for that game and additionally the next game
All other levels – any check to the head is a mandatory yellow card. Player sits our 2 minutes of game time.
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Youth Specific Rules
No deputy is allowed at any level for youth lacrosse.
NH RulesPassFor All U11 and U13 LevelsPass Rule:• One attempted pass is required after the ball and the
ball carrier completely cross the restraining line before a shot can be taken at the goal.
• An additional pass is not required until the ball leaves the offensive side of the field beyond the restraining line.
• If a shot is taken before the pass is attempted, it is considered a goal circle violation and the ball is awarded to the goal keeper.
No pass rule for ALL U15 Games
NH RulesCoach Behavior
ALL cards given to coaches will be reported by the Umpires to NHYLA
Repeat (2) cards issued to the coaches inthe same season will be addressed with the NHYLA