Rules

As the 2021 lacrosse season draws closer, there are some equipment guidelines that players, parents, coaches and officials should keep in mind. Use of required and certified equipment ensures the highest levels of safety for all participants.

US Lacrosse has unveiled its Flex6 Lacrosse program, a fun, fast-paced, non-contact version of the game that can be played by any mix of players up to six per team. Flex6 Lacrosse is inspired by the Lacrosse Athlete Development Model (LADM) and its six core values, with a particular focus on the values of small-sided play, fun and kid-centered, and age appropriate/inclusive.

In order to help prioritize its upcoming outreach strategies related to player equipment, US Lacrosse has created a short online survey to assess current equipment related knowledge. Survey feedback will help shape US Lacrosse’s equipment related initiatives, including rules.

Following up on an announcement from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) regarding the suspension of printed rule books for the 2021 spring sports season, US Lacrosse is announcing that it also will not publish printed youth rule books for next year.

Lacrosse is in shutdown mode, but that doesn’t mean you can’t brush up on the rules. Here’s an overview of the 2020 US Lacrosse Youth Rules Information:

The US Lacrosse Coach Development Program has recently launched a new online course aimed at women’s games coaches to help them properly coach defense safely. 

US Lacrosse has produced and released the 2020 National Federation of State High School Associations Rules Interpretation videos. These videos go over the significant rules changes for this year, and points of emphasis.

The US Lacrosse girls’ rules webinars are available for free viewing and intended to provide clarification about the new rule changes and points of emphasis for the 2020 season. 

The webinars were hosted by US Lacrosse last month and intended to provide clarification about the new rule changes and points of emphasis for the 2020 season. 

​With new chest protectors that meet NOCSAE standard ND200 now emerging into the marketplace, US Lacrosse encourages parents and athletes to buy those products now rather than wait for the 2021 rule requirement.