2017 Rules Test Make-up and Test Corrections
The primary goal of the Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association is to provide high quality officials for every contest it assigns. An officials rules knowledge is fundamental to achieving that goal.
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A Primer on Counts for Two-Man Mechanics
Some of the most difficult NFHS rules and mechanics for newer officials to master are the three counts involved in advancing the ball: the four-second goalie count (Rule 4-19 and 20 Art. 5, the 20-second clearing count (Rules 4-14) and the 10-second count (Rule 4-15). While the basic requirements and mechanics for each are fairly straightforward, Read More …
Goal Setting
Officiating is a demanding hobby that requires officials invest significant amounts of time, effort, and their own money in order to improve. Many officials express a desire to get better in different ways: If I attend a clinic I’ll improve. If only my assigner recognized how good I was I wouldn’t just be working youth Read More …