Men's Lacrosse Rules

Youth Rules
The rules for youth boys' lacrosse are written by US Lacrosse and are included in the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rule book.

• 2013 US Lacrosse Rules Video
• 2013 Boys' Youth Rules
• Purchase Rule Book online 
• USL's Best Practices Guidebook 
• 2013 US Lacrosse Outline of Youth Rule Differences 

Many youth leagues around the country use modifications to the rules. US Lacrosse strongly endorses that the uniform youth lacrosse rules included in the NFHS rule book (boys) and the US Lacrosse rule book (girls) be used for youth play.

• Request a Youth Rule Change
 

High School Rules
Rules for high school play are written by the NFHS.

• 2013 USL/NFHS Rules Video
• 2013 NFHS Rule Revisions - Rules Review
• NFHS Approves Rule Changes for 2012 Season
• NFHS Rule Clarifications for 2012 Season | Part 2
• Purchase a NFHS Rule Book
• 2012 USL/NFHS Rules Video 
   

College Rules
Rules for college play are written by the NCAA.

• 2013 NCAA Rules Video
• 2013 NCAA Rule & Mechanics Changes
• NCAA Announces Rule Changes for 2011, 2012 
• Purchase or Download the NCAA Rule Book 
   

Rules for Post-Collegiate Clubs
- Full version  |  Short version

Useful Links

• Concussion Information Video
• NOCSAE Standard for New Helmets with Faceguards (effective Feb. 2012)
• Men's Field Printable Diagram (PDF)
• NCAA Stat Keeping Guidelines (PDF)
• Honor the Game Campaign