Lax Ref Podcast: 2027 Rules Review

Watch this podcast hosted by George G. that focuses on lacrosse rules, mechanics, and game perspectives specifically for lacrosse officials. Season 2, Episode 1: features NFHS Rules Committee member Scott Dede discussing upcoming 2027 rule changes for boys lacrosse, shot clock updates, and broken goalie equipment. You can listen to the show on platforms like Read More …

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 …