2006 Playing Rule Changes

November 26, 2005 - All games played in the section are governed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) 2006 Boys Lacrosse Rules Book. Every coach should have a copy of the rules book and should be familiar with the rules. The book is available for $6.75 but members of the coaches’ branch of US Lacrosse receive the book as a benefit. New York State makes changes in the rules from time to time.Federation

There are a number significant rule change for the 2006 season. The full text can be found in the appendix. Here is the synopsis of the rule changes:

Rule 1-9-1-c	New standards for mouth protectors including that they must be highly visible (not white or clear).
Rule 2-1	Requires new procedure for listing the players in the scorebook.
Rule 3-1-2	Revises the number of goals from 10-12 in “mercy rule” before going to a running clock in the second half.
Rule 4-1-1	Changes the procedure for the pre-game coin toss and allows a team to choose to have the first “alternate possession” or the choice of goal at the start of the game.
Rule 4-5-7	Defines ball possession when the ball is in flight at the end of a period.
Rule 4-7	When a ball become stuck in a crosse, it is awarded to the opposing team.
Rule 4-9-7	States that goal is not counted if the stick head comes off during a shot.
Rule 4-14	Deletes the 10 second clearing rule and replaces it with 20 seconds to advance the ball over the midfield line.
Rule 4-27-1	Revises rule about stopping a game if the goalie breaks his equipment.
Rule 4-27-3	Requires that an injured player must leave the game and cannot return until the next allowable point of substitution.
Rule 5-11-1	Allows official to eject a player under specific conditions.
Rule 7-5-2	State the order in which a player serves multiple penalties.

Reminder:	All jerseys shall meet new specifications by 2008 Points of Emphasis.
Note:	A more detailed report on the changes is available [not available].