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Written by Aaron Hommell, NFHS
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 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 18, 2009) — Beginning next season, boys lacrosse players must wrap their fingers around the handle of the crosse during a faceoff.
 This clarification of Rule 4-3-4 was one of nine changes made by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee at its July 14-15 meeting in Indianapolis. These changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“Fingers may not touch the head of the crosse,” said Kent Summers, NFHS assistant director and liaison to the Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee, “and further, a player must wrap his fingers around the handle.”
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Written by Maine Lacrosse Official's Association
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The Maine Lacrosse Official's Association has created a very useful document describing various situations that can occur during re-starts.
This includes various aspects such as:
- Announcing Situation Properly to Partner & Coaches
- Field Responsibilities
- Positioning Correctly to Cover Goal and Free Play
- Other Common Situations
Click HERE to DOWNLOAD this useful training document courtesy of MLOA.
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Lacrosse Officiating
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Written by Trey Gelston
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 The sport of lacrosse is some times referred to as, 'the fastest game on two feet,' and subsequently the officials who are assigned to arbitrate the action need to work hard, as well as smart, to be in the proper position for when the play quickly turns and heads in the opposite direction.
In Part 1 of "Making A Smooth Transition," 60 Seconds on Officiating Lacrosse Editor, Trey Gelston, examines the Trail official transitioning to the Lead position... "There are basically three ways the defending team is going to get the ball down to their offensive half of the field:
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Lacrosse Officiating
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Written by Trey Gelston for Team Ref 60
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Timing may be everything for a comedian's success, however for lacrosse officials, positioning is the critical component if you want to avoid being laughed off the field of play... In this issue of “60 Seconds on Lacrosse Officiating,” we will examine making calls on plays in the crease.
The best way for an official to ensure he is getting the lion-share of the calls in the crease correct is to be in the proper position.
Crease violations or goals should not be signaled from outside the box or even the box line. The lead official should be positioned approximately halfway between the box line and the crease. Once properly positioned, the official should rotate with the play; moving in and out, depending on where the ball is.
Even when working as the trail, the official must keep in mind that his main priority is the goal/crease at the other end of the field. Anticipating when the ball is going to transition back down to that end is key achieving perfect positioning.
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Lacrosse Officiating
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Written by Trey Gelston
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While the adage “practice makes perfect” is still a worthy pursuit, we at “60 Seconds on Officiating” prefer the modified version of this axiom, which is “PERFECT practice make perfect.”
With that in mind, let’s take a “60 Second” lacrosse look at helping officials perfect the “play on” ruling.
One of the more difficult procedures for beginning officials to master is calling the play on. Here are a few tips to assist officials in being more confident and comfortable in handling this ruling.
The “play on” technique is used any time: - There is a loose ball, and either team commits a technical foul (i.e. a push or a hold.)
- When a line violation has been committed. For example, a ball that is rolling toward the midline and a player steps on or over the line.
- Or if goalie interference occurs.
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Lacrosse Officiating
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Written by Administrator
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The following are some recommended Mens Lacrosse RULES of PLAY for 2009. Time Factors: 20 minute running time periods. Exceptions: the clock stops on all whistles during the last 3 minutes of the fourth period and when there is an undue delay in retrieving an out of bounds ball. Failure to have an adequate supply of balls should result in a penalty. Sudden Victory overtime periods are stopped clock.
Face-offs: Sticks are to be next to, but not touching the ball (same rule as prior to 2005). Gloves and the crosse can touch the centerline. The 2008 NCAA rule requiring the faceoff man to leave the field when a faceoff violation occurs is not used.
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