NFHS Rules Clarifications

As we come to the end of the season, officials, coaches and players have submitted questions about the rules. Here are a few reminders and clarifications on illegal crosses,faceoff crosses, eye black, penalties in running time games, and over and back. As always if you have questions, please email Jeremy Redmon at [email protected].

Responding to Coaches Queries and Comments

As an official, responding to coaches during a game is one specific aspect of overall communication with coaches. Yes, there are rules and procedures in place in the rulebook, but responding to a coach is often more art than science, more dealing with human behavior under stress than applying lacrosse knowledge. In general, officials need Read More …

NFHS and USL Rules Memos 2016

The NFHS and US Lacrosse have released a number of memos clarifying rules for 2016.  Key rules clarification involve the dive play, over and back rule and goalie exception for stringing rules and tape on faceoff crosses. If you have questions regarding rules, please email rules interpreter Jeremy Redmon at [email protected].