NFHS LACROSSE RULES 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS

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NFHS LACROSSE RULES 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: What are the dimensions of the goal/defensive ("The Box") area?

Answer:

40 yards by 20 yards (25 yards on Unified Field).(1-2-3 & 1-2-4) Question 2: What does the head coach need to certify to the referee about player equipment before a lacrosse game?

Answer:

Before the game, the head coach must certify to the referee that:

-Players know what equipment is mandatory and what is illegal.-Mandatory equipment has been provided.-Players have been instructed to wear mandatory equipment properly.-Players know to notify the coach if equipment becomes illegal during play.-The coach has inspected all crosses, uniforms, and equipment to ensure they meet specifications.All of these can be covered by the referee asking the head coach: "Coach, do you certify that all of your players are legally equipped by rule?"(1-11-1) Question 3: What happens if a lacrosse team cannot field 10 players during the game, and what is the minimum number of players required to continue?

Answer:

If a team cannot field 10 players due to injuries or ejections, they may continue with fewer players, but onside and stalling rules still apply. The game cannot continue if a team has fewer than 7 players on the field. In such cases, the state association or sponsoring authority decides the outcome.(2-1-3)

Question 4: What are the requirements for optional items like under-jerseys and compression shorts?

Answer:

Under-jerseys:

-Must be a solid color (white, gray, or a team's official color).-Must be the same color for all players wearing them.-Must be tucked into pants if longer than belt length.

Compression shorts:

-Must be the same color for all players wearing them.(1-9-2a-b)

Question 5: What are the dimensions of the table area?

Answer:

• yards by 10 yards (5 yards in each direction).(1-2-7)

Question 6: What are the home team's responsibilities regarding equipment at the start of a game?

Answer:

The home team must provide the following at the start of the game:

-A scorebook.-A timing device.-A table.-A working horn (hand-held or part of the scoreboard).-Failure to provide these results in an illegal procedure penalty.(1-12)

Question 7: What equipment is mandatory equipment for field players?

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C - Cleats H - Helmet A - Arm pads M - Mouthpiece M - Mittens P - Protective cup S - Shoulder pads(1-9-1a-g) Question 8: What happens if a player scores a goal but is later found to be missing mandatory equipment or a mouthpiece?

Answer:

If a player scores a goal and is then found to have equipment issues:

-If missing mandatory protective equipment (other than a mouthpiece): The goal counts, but the player serves a one-minute non-releasable penalty.

-If missing a mouthpiece: The goal counts, it's a technical violation, but no penalty time is served.(1.9.1e) Question 9: What is the ruling if a player is not wearing their mouthpiece properly or doesn't have one?

Answer:

If a player is missing a mouthpiece, has it hanging from their face mask, or isn't wearing it properly, play is stopped, and it's a technical violation. The ball is awarded to the opposing team unless the official knows the mouthpiece came out during play.(1.9.1b) Question 10: What happens if a team's jerseys do not meet specifications or a player is wearing multicolored sweatpants before a game?

Answer:

(a) If Team A's jerseys do not meet specifications, the official instructs them to fix the issue before the game. If they can't, the team is penalized for illegal procedure, and the opposing team gets the ball in their offensive half at the center.(b) If a player is wearing multicolored sweatpants, they must remove them. All teammates' sweatpants must be a single, solid color.(1.9.2a)

Question 11: What are the requirements for the nets on lacrosse goals?

Answer:

Each goal must have a pyramidal net extending 7 feet back from the goal line, securely attached to the posts, crossbar, and ground to stop the ball from passing through. The mesh size cannot exceed 1.5 inches, and the net must allow the ball to fully cross the goal plane. Ground anchors are recommended, and the net can be any solid color.(1-4) Question 12: What is the penalty if a player is wearing football shoulder pads during a lacrosse game?

Answer:

Wearing football shoulder pads is not allowed. A player wearing them will receive a one-minute, non-releasable personal foul.(1.10.1d) Question 13: Where are the bench areas located on the field, and what are their boundaries?

Answer:

The bench areas are located on both sides of the scorer's table. Each bench area extends 15 yards along the sideline from the table. The coaches' area marks the boundary on the field side. Team benches should be placed at least 10 yards from the scorer's table and, when possible, at least 10 yards from the sideline, parallel to it.(1-2-9)

Question 14: What is the acceptable length of a long crosse?

Answer:

52-72 inches.(1-6-1)

Question 15: What is the acceptable length of a short crosse?

Answer:

40-42 inches.(1-6-1)

Question 16: What are the dimensions of a lacrosse field?

Answer:

110 yards for the boys lacrosse field or 120 yards in length for the boys and girls unified field and between 53 1/3 and 60 yards in width.(1-2-1) Question 17: What is the role of a team captain during a lacrosse game, and what are they not allowed to do?

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Each team must designate a captain(s) to serve as the team's representative(s) on the field. The visiting team's speaking captain calls the coin toss. Captains are not allowed to argue with or criticize officials' decisions.(2-2) Question 18: What is the penalty for failing to have a clearly marked center line, continuous sidelines, and end lines on the field?

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Failure results in a illegal procedure assessed against the home team.(1-2-1) Question 19: How should players be listed in the official scorebook, and what is the role of the in-home player?

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-In the official scorebook, players must be listed in this order: "Attack," "Midfield," "Defense," and "Goalkeeper." -The first attack player listed is the in-home, who must be a starter. All players must be listed with their name, position, and number before the game begins.(2-1-4) Question 20: What is the acceptable width of a crosse head (5 inches from the throat)?

Answer:

• 1/2 inches.(1-6-1)