2025 Boys Lacrosse Comments on the Rules

By NFHS on October 18, 2024 lacrosse-boys Print

Field Diagram — Clarifies where players may stand while not in the game and where coaches can stand while the ball is live.

1-9-1a — Clarifies that the chinstrap must be properly worn on the chin.

2-1-1 — Clarifies that if a goalkeeper leaves the game for an equipment issue, a warm-up period is allowed for their replacement.

4-3-1 — Adds context to what happens when possession is awarded in lieu of a faceoff.

4-16 — Puts the section into list-form for additional clarity.

4-22-4 — Clarifies that any restart near the table area will be moved 5 yards onto the field.

4-24-7 — Clarifies that play is suspended when a player loses mandatory equipment in a scrimmage area for any reason.

7-8-3 — Clarifies that a slow-whistle will be used when a personal foul is committed while the ball is in the air on a shot or a pass, and simplifies the rule language.

7-13-3 — Clarifies inadvertent whistle situations during a faceoff.