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.

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 …