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.
• Click here for a copy of the boys' youth rules.
• Purchase Rule Book online 
• USL's Best Practices Guidebook 
• Request a Youth Rule Change

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.

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

• NFHS Approves Rule Changes for 2012 Season
• NFHS Rule Clarifications for 2012 Season | Part 2
• Purchase a NFHS Rule Book
• 2012 US Lacrosse/NFHS Men's Rules Video   
   

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

• NCAA Announces Rule Changes for 2011, 2012
• 2011 NCAA Rules Video
• 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

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