NFHS vs. NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules Major Differences 2010

Procedures RuleNFHSNCAA Replacing GoaliePenalized or injured goalie, 1 min warm up, otherwise T.O. TO required to warm up replacement goalie Sportsmanship MessageTo coaches and players before game No Mention

Field, Ball RuleNFHSNCAA Illegal GoalsNo penalty for field, 3 min non-releasable for illegal goals Using NFHS rule Legal BallMust have NFHS markingNo specific marking required

Crosse RuleNFHSNCAA SpecificationsUsing NFHS rules

Timing/Scoring RuleNFHSNCAA QuartersUsing NFHS rule – 12 Min Mercy RuleRunning time in 2 nd half if lead is 12 goals or more None

Face Off RuleNFHSNCAA PositionSticks within 4 in center line Sticks and gloves outside 4 in center line Start of face offDown, Set, WhistleDown, whistle Pre-whistle face off violation Offended team award possession just past midfield Offending teams face off man must must sub out on fly, play begins immediately with offended team in possession Face off with 3+ players from one team serving penalties Gloves of face off man may touch center line without being off side Gloves may not touch center line on any face off

General Game Play RuleNFHSNCAA Off SideIf in offending teams offensive end – ball awarded to other team at center X Restart where ball was when play was stopped Ball out of bounds behind goal on shot, timeout called or dead ball foul Restart where ball when out of bounds Restart in alley 20 yds lateral Mouthpiece Violation1 minute non-releasableTechnical Foun

General Game Play RuleNFHSNCAA 10 Second CountStarts with possession outside box Starts when ball leaves box with or without possession Second NR USC PenaltyEjection & 3 min NR Penalty Just USC assessed Time OutAnywhere on fieldPermitted with possession past offensive restraining line

Flag Down RuleNFHSNCAA Flag down with ball in attack area and ball touches ground Whistle blows when ball touches ground Once ball enters attack area play continues until defense gains possession, ball goes out of bounds, goal is scored, ball leaves attack area, the attacking team fouls or requests a T.O. or the period ends Loose ball foul with ball in attack area and flag down Not possible, whistle blows when ball touches ground Loose ball technical and personal fouls by the defense results in additional flags