NFHS Announces 2026 Rules Changes

The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced boys’ and girls’ high school rules changes that will be implemented for the 2026 season. The changes were proposed during rules committee meetings last month and subsequently approved by the NFHS’s board of directors. USA Lacrosse collaborates with the NFHS on the rules for high Read More …

Good, Close or Dang! How to Conduct a Stick Check

Most players, coaches, fans and often times new officials, do not completely understand what the somewhat ominous gathering of officials at midfield conducting a series of experiments on players sticks is all about.  This post will address the requirements for a legal crosse, types of checks conducted, the mechanics of conducting a check, the types Read More …

2025 GLOA Game Guide

The 2025 GLOA Game Guide has been revised with the updated rules and mechanics. This is a detailed guide to all aspects of both two-man and three-man mechanics with tips, breakdowns, diagrams and detailed explanation as to why we do things not only how we should do things. The Guide is available a PDF. Visit Read More …