NFHS vs. NCAAMen’s Lacrosse Rules

Major Differences2010

Procedures

Rule NFHS NCAAReplacing Goalie Penalized or injured goalie,

1 min warm up, otherwise T.O.

TO required to warm up replacement goalie

Sportsmanship Message To coaches and players before game

No Mention

Field, Ball

Rule NFHS NCAAIllegal Goals No penalty for field, 3 min

non-releasable for illegal goals

Using NFHS rule

Legal Ball Must have NFHS marking No specific marking required

Crosse

Rule NFHS NCAASpecifications Using NFHS rules Using NFHS rules

Timing/Scoring

Rule NFHS NCAAQuarters Using NFHS rule – 12 Min Using NFHS rule – 12 Min

Mercy Rule Running time in 2nd half if lead is 12 goals or more

None

Face Off

Rule NFHS NCAAPosition Sticks within 4 in center

lineSticks and gloves outside 4 in center line

Start of face off Down, Set, Whistle Down, 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

Rule NFHS NCAAOff Side If 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 Violation 1 minute non-releasable Technical Foun

General Game Play

Rule NFHS NCAA10 Second Count Starts with possession

outside boxStarts when ball leaves box with or without possession

Second NR USC Penalty Ejection & 3 min NR Penalty

Just USC assessed

Time Out Anywhere on field Permitted with possession past offensive restraining line

Flag Down

Rule NFHS NCAAFlag 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