Risk Minimization Addressed in 2016 Rules Changes

  In an effort to minimize the risk of injury, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee recommended six rules changes, including only allowing the goalkeeper to be located in the crease. All 2017 boys lacrosse rules changes recommended by the committee at its July 18-20 meeting in Indianapolis were subsequently approved by the Read More …

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 …