Category
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1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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7-8
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Field Lines
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Goal circle with 6’ or 8.5’ radius /
No restraining line
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8.5’ goal circle + 8M arc /
No restraining line
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NFHS field lines
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NFHS field lines
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Field Size
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Cross-field
60-70yds x 35-45yds
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Cross-field
60-70yds x 35-45yds
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Full field
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Full field
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Goals
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3’x3’, 4’x4’ or 6' x 6'
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6’x6’
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6’x6’
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6’x6’
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Balls
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Soft ball regulation size or larger / Standard lacrosse not allowed
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NOCSAE lacrosse balls
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NOCSAE lacrosse balls
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NOCSAE lacrosse balls
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Sticks
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Small size stick / No pocket requirements
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Regulation stick / Modified pocket allowed
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Regulation stick
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Regulation stick
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Players
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7v7 / No goalkeeper
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8v8 with 7 field players + goalkeeper
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12v12 11 field players + goalkeeper
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12v12: 11 field players + goalkeeper
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Coaches
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Coach may be on field
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Maximum of 3 adults (coaches, timers, scorers, etc) on sideline and
must remain in Coaching Area
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Maximum of 3 adults (coaches, timers, scorers, etc) on sideline and
must remain in Coaching Area
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Maximum of 3 adults (coaches, timers, scorers, etc) on sideline and
must remain in Coaching Area
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Officials
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Not required / 1 Official may be used
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1 Official
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Officials required / 2 recommended
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Officials required / 2 recommended
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Timekeepers
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Official, if used, keeps time / Teams designate timekeeper if no official
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Officials keep time or designate timekeeper
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Timekeeper at table
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Timekeeper at table
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Scorekeepers
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Score not kept
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Scorekeeper at table
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Scorekeeper at table
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Scorekeeper at table
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Length of Game
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Four 5-minute quarters/Running
clock/4-minute halftime
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Two 20-minute halves / Running clock / 5-minute halftime
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Two 25-minute halves / Running clock /
5-minute halftime
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Two 25-minute halves / Running clock / 5-minute halftime / Teams
may choose stop clock during last 2 minutes of each half.
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Team Timeouts
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1 team timeout per game
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1 team timeout per game
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2 team timeouts per game
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2 team timeouts per game
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Overtime
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No overtime
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No overtime
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Two 3-minute overtime periods / Sudden Victory
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Two 3-minute overtime periods / Sudden Victory
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Start of Game and Half
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No draw / Winner of coin toss starts at center / Opposing team starts second half and has first alternate possession
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1 player from each team at center for draw/ 2 players from each team are at midfield on a sideline. 2 players from each team are inside
both 8-meter arcs.
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NFHS start procedures
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NFHS start procedures
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Start After Goal
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Official gives ball to team scored upon at midfield
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Team scored upon takes ball at midfield, indirect free position. Whistle start. Same field formation as start of game.
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NFHS draw procedures / Mercy rule optional, team that is 6 goals or more behind may elect to take indirect free position at center. No mercy rule in playoff games.
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NFHS draw procedures / Mercy rule optional, team that is 6 goals or more behind may elect to take indirect free position at center. No mercy rule in playoff games.
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Offsides
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Not applicable/No restraining line
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Not applicable/No restraining line
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NFHS offside procedures
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NFHS offside procedures
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Substitutions
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Whole team substitutions recommended after goal or every 1- 3 minutes during stoppage of play
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Substitutions allowed during play/ Recommended during stoppage of play, or after whistle or goal
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NFHS substitution procedures
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NFHS substitution procedures
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Covering Ball
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No covering ball at any time
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No covering ball at any time
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No covering ball when opponent within playing distance
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No covering ball when opponent within playing distance
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Minimum Pass Rule
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No minimum pass rule / Coaches may agree to maximum time player may possess ball
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No minimum passing rule / Coaches may agree to maximum time player may possess ball
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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1 v 1 Defense
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Must play 1v1 defense in midfield / Multiple defenders on the ball allowed in an area comparable to the CSA
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Must play 1v1 defense in midfield / Multiple defenders on the ball allowed in area comparable to a CSA
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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3-Seconds Closely Guarded
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3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies
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3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies
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3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies
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Not applicable
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3-Seconds in 8M Arc
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Not applicable
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3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies
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3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies
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3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies
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Goal Circle Violations
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No player may enter goal circle
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No player other than goalkeeper may enter goal circle
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No player other than goalkeeper may enter goal circle
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No player other than goalkeeper may enter goal circle
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Checking
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No checking allowed
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No checking allowed
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Modified Checking
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Transitional Checking
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Cards
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No cards / Teams do not play short
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Team substitutes for carded player and does not play short
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Team plays short
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Teams play short
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