NFHS Situations & Rulings Rule 1, Section 10 E 2025 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules pg 20.
A1 has eye shade (grease or non-glare stripes or stickers) that is (a) a solid stroke; (b) includes words, numbers, logos or other symbols; or (c) extends outside the eye socket or below the cheek bone. RULING (a) legal; (b) and (c) illegal. In (b) and (c), one-minute non-releaseable penalty. A1 must adjust the eye shade before returning to play.
Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes - 2024
By NFHS on November 17, 2023
1-6-2 — Distinguishes the field player crosse from the goalkeeper crosse specifications into a separate article.
1-9-1 — Specifies that certain pieces of equipment shall be worn as the manufacturer intended and shall be specifically designed for lacrosse. Additionally, clarifies that the jersey numbers shall contrast from the body of the uniform and be of a single solid color.
1-9-3 — Deleted, as it is more clearly defined in
4-24-7. 2-2 — Allows for multiple captains to be designated before the start of the contest.
2-7-2 — Deletes language around the responsibilities of the CBO in counting crosses. This also clarifies that the CBO should be counting the number of long crosses on the field without the need for a coach request.
2-8-1 — Deletes language around the CBO responsibilities under Timekeeper.
3-3 — Adds “get it in,” which is used during play but not specified.
4-3-3 — Defines what is considered an illegal body check during the faceoff and eliminates “immediately.”
4-3-2, 4-6-3 — Reduces the number of instances that rely on alternate possession.
4-9-2, 4-9-3 — Appropriately moves language from 4-9-2 into 4-9-3.
4-22-1 — Illegal Procedure is the more appropriate designation.
4-24-11 — Specifies that a player must leave the field if their helmet comes off during play and cannot return until the next dead ball after play continues.
5-4-2 — Gives an additional option in penalizing contact to the head/neck area that is deemed to be indirect.
5-6 — Eliminates unnecessary language around gloves. The altering of gloves in relation to the palms/fingers is not as the manufacturer intended and thus does not need clarifying language.
6-1 — Clarifies language around a penalty against a team that does not have possession of the ball.
6-6-4 — Adds language on conduct fouls to a more appropriate spot in the book.
Points of Emphasis
1. Crosse Prohibitions
2. Eyeshade
3. Properly Worn Mandatory Equipment
4. Checks Involving the Head/Neck