2019-2020 Rules
NFHS Boys' Lacrosse
NFHS Hard Copy NFHS Digital Copy 2020 NFHS Rule Changes PPT
Youth Boys' Lacrosse
Youth Hard Copy 6U Rules (2019-2020) Youth Rulebook (8U-14U) 2020 Youth Rule Changes PPT
Box Lacrosse
2020 Rules Changes
2020 NFHS Boys' Rules Interpretation Video
2020 US Lacrosse Youth Boys' Rules Interpretation Video
2020 Youth Boys' Rules Webinar
2020 NFHS Boys' Rules Webinar
2019 Rule Changes Examples
ART. 4 … A player shall not initiate a body check legally but slides up into or follows through to an opponent’s head or neck. PENALTY: Two- or three-minute, non-releasable foul, at the official’s discretion. An excessively violent violation of this rule may result in an ejection.
ART. 6 … A player shall not initiate Targeting: Intentionally taking aim at the head/neck of an opponent for the purpose of making violent contact. This could include a check with the crown of the helmet (spearing) that targets the head or neck of an opponent. PENALTY: Three-minute, non-releasable foul. An excessively violent violation of this rule may result in an ejection.
ART. 7 . . . A player shall not initiate Targeting that intentionally takes aim at a player in a defenseless position. PENALTY: Three-minute, non-releasable foul. An excessively violent violation of this rule may result in an ejection.