2008 Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes
Major Rules Revisions
1-6-1 - Clarifies that the designated goalkeeper's crosse must be used by the goalkeeper and that a properly equipped goalkeeper must be on the field at all times.
1-6-2 - Eliminates the requirement for a ball stop.
1-9-1g - Stipulates that the jersey covers the shoulder pads completely.
1-9-1h - Specifies that all players on the team wear shorts of the same dominant color.
2-1-1 - Stipulates that a team must have at least 10 players to begin the game or it forfeits the game.
4-6-3c - Clarifies that, for the purpose of determining which player is nearest to the ball on an unsuccessful shot that goes out-of-bounds, the ball is determined to be out-of-bounds when it crosses the plane of the endline or the sideline.
4-6-3c - Specifies that the stick is not considered a part of the player's body when making the determination regarding which player is closest to the point at which the ball was declared out-of-bounds following an unsuccessful shot.
6-5-3 - Specifies that uniform violations are different than illegal equipment violations and that illegal uniforms must be determined and dealt with by the officials prior to the beginning of the contest.
6-10-2a - This revision clarifies the situations that would cause a stall warning to be lifted.
Points of Emphasis
- Mouthguards
- Flagrant Misconduct
- NFHS Authenticating Mark on Game Balls
- Modification of Rules
