FLOA rule 4 part 1

Rule 1 The Game, Field, & Equipment

Rule 4(4-1 to 4-14)Play of the GameUSLACROSSE.ARBITERSPORTS.COM | USLACROSSE.ORG

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Coin TossUSLACROSSE.ARBITERSPORTS.COM | USLACROSSE.ORG

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSCoin TossWith three officials, the Umpire meets the home captains and brings them to center and the Field Judge does the same with the visiting captains. If there are only two officials, the Referee gets the home team and Umpire the visitors.Identify who the speaking captain is and that captain stands closest to the Referee.Captains and officials meet at Center.Referee speaks to the captains:Introduces the crewAsks captains to shake handsShows coin to both speaking captainsExplains coin flip procedure and what to do if coin is droppedAsks visiting team speaking captain to choose heads or tailsCoin is tossed and caught with open palmReferee tosses the coinWinning team gets:Choice of goal to defend first, ORFirst Alternate Possession (AP)After the toss:Players rotate so backs are to the goal they will defend firstReferee taps team that has first AP on the shoulder

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7-5 Minutes to Game Time

Referee Speaks

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSCoin Toss should occur 5-7 before game timeCall for captains for coin toss. Do not use your whistleOfficials introduce themselves to the captains and the captains to each otherSpeaking captain stands next to the RefereeReferee explains any special rulesReferee gives short talk about sportsmanship and expectations of the captainsThis is not the time for a rules lecture or a seminar. Keep it brief!Referee conducts the coin toss; visiting team call it before the flip; catch the coin and do not flip overWinner has choice of goal to defend first or first alternate possession (AP)Referee rotates players so their backs are to the goal they will defend to start the game, and taps the shoulder of the team who has AP

Class QuestionShould the officials inspect the equipment of the captains during the coin toss? No. The officials should make themselves available for stick and equipment inspections before the coin toss at the far wing.3

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Only the Referee speaks

FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSLine upNote: U and FJ should line up 5 yards apart, and have teams line up on them1) Teams should have their left shoulder towards the goal they are defendingStarters from both teams line upIn youth games, the line up may include all players and not be limited to just starters.2) Dont talk very much here as the players just want to play. Referee explains any special ground rules3) Goalie meet in the middle and then go back the way they came to their goal.

NOTE: Goalies should be in-line with their team.

Class Question:When should the crew make itself available for equipment checks during the pre-game? After the coaches certification. This can be before or after the coin toss depending on the Referees preference. These equipment inspections should take place on the wing line on the far side of the field.

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Down > Adjust > Set > back out + Faceoffs

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSFaceoff at the beginning of each period and after each goalExceptionsMan up situationFlag down creating man up situationFoul before the faceoff (ball awarded on offensive side of center)Delay of game by faceoff playerMoving after set

Some items to adjust regarding position (complete description in the rule book)Sticks parallel to the center line.Gloves and stick may not touch the centerline.Heads should match up and the ball should be in the center of the headsHeads should be perpendicular to the groundFingers must be wrapped around the handle and touching the groundRight hand must not touch the head of the crossPlayers body must be to the left of the head of the crossPlayers may lean over the center line

Review when a faceoff has endedPossessionCrosses defensive area lineGoes out of bounds in center field area

Review when to re-face and when to award via alternate possessionOut of bounds in center field area refaceCrossed defensive area line - AP

Class Question:Is it okay to blow the whistle while moving backwards? Yes, and it is encouraged.5

Faceoffs


FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSFaceoff procedureFaceoff official holds the ballIndicate spot faceoff will take placeSay downHands wrapped around crosse and both hands on the groundParallel to the line but not touching the lineReverse surfaces of crosses match evenlyCrosse perpendicular to groundFeet can not touch the crosseEntire body must be left of the throat of the crosseFaceoff official may adjust players into proper positionPlace the ball on the ground in the middle of the heads of the crossesPlace hand on top of the heads and say SetBack out and blow whistle (you do not have to be stationary)

When does the faceoff end?

ViolationsContrasting color 6 inches from the throat (contrasting to head, gloves, and shaft)Moving before the whistlePicks up the ball and carries it in the back of the stick (within one step)Lie on the ball or trap it longer than necessary (withholding)Kick, step on, or use any body part to touch his or the opponents stickHold or pin the opponents crosse with his crosseUse hand or fingers to play the ball intentionally (this is USC)Grab the opponents crosse (this is USC)

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USLACROSSE.ARBITERSPORTS.COM | USLACROSSE.ORGConducting a Faceoff

FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSThe Faceoff official looks to the Wing official for the ready signal. Once received he uses the tip of his toe to indicate where on the Centerline the faceoff will take place.

Mechanics: Should your whistle be in your mouth or on your hand? Which direction does the Wing official point for the ready signal?

AP 4.3.1 Sit EAP 4.3.2 Sit BAP 4.3.3 Sit CAP 4.3.3 Sit F

Certified Observer Notes: Place one hand on the crosses when the set command is givenSignal and say Possession when you see possession and to echo a possession call by your partner7Revised 5/25/16

Faceoff Positioning of Other Players (all even)USLACROSSE.ARBITERSPORTS.COM | USLACROSSE.ORGXXXXXXXXXX

FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALS3 players in the offensive zone (sideline to sideline)3 players plus goalie in defensive zone (sideline to sideline)1 player in each of the two wing areasOn faceoff whistleWing area players are releasedOthers must wait until:Possession is calledOut of boundsBall crosses restraining lineTime serving foulWhistle restarting after non time serving penaltyMiddies can not interchange with attack or defense8

Faceoff Positioning of Other Players (man down)USLACROSSE.ARBITERSPORTS.COM | USLACROSSE.ORGXXXXXXXXX

FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSIf a team has 3 players in the penalty box, then a defensive player may take the faceoff but must remain onside.Let him faceoff but once he is out of the faceoff position, then offsides appliesAP 4.10 Sit J

AP 4.4.2 Sit A (add if a restart occurs only a midde can pick up the ball, no one from the boxes)

Can a Goalie faceoff? No.

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RestartPlayer PossessionTeam PossessionLoose BallPassCompleted passBall in flightClearShotAirborne PlayerKey Definitions


FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSRestart: when a player has been awarded the ball for any reason. No player closer than 5 yards.Player possession: player can perform carrying, cradling, passing, or shooting.Team possession: when a player of a team meet player possession or completed pass.Loose ball: ball not in possession of a player.Pass: movement of the ball by a player in possession to a teammate by throwing or bouncing.Completed pass: pass caught by a teammate.Ball in flight: ball in flight from teammate to teammate is considered possession if caught by the teammate. (Except end of period) AP 4.5.7 Sit AClear: attempt to move the ball from defensive half to the offensive half.Shot: ball propelled toward the goal by offensive player. A shot ends when ball comes to rest on the field, player gains possession, out of bounds, player causes the ball to go out of bounds.Airborne player: location is the last place he was in contact with the field.10

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSTeam possession is possession or a Ball in Flight caught by a teammate during the period. There is no possession if the ball is in flight and the horn sounds to end the period.Class ActivityEvery time the word Possession is used in class have everyone state the four definitions of possession:Carrying, Cradling, Passing, ShootingThis will emphasize the importance of knowing what possession is and aid in the recognition of it for all the officials when they are on the field.11

A ball thrown, kicked, or physically directed towards the goal by the offense.Shot

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSA shot or deflected shot remains a shot until:The ball comes to rest on the field.Possession is gained.The ball goes out of bounds.Player causes it to go out of bounds.Class Question:Who decides what is or isnt a shot? The officials; typically the Lead official.12

Airborne Player

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSLocation of an airborne player is the same as the time the player was last in contact with the field or an extension of the field.

AP 4.5.10 Sit AAP 4.5.10 Sit B

Class Question:If a player, who sees he is about to go offside, jumps from his side of the field and lands out of bounds past the Centerline is he offside? He is not offside because he is still considered onside since the last part of the field he touched was his correct half of the field.13

Out of Bounds

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSPlayer with the ball steps on or beyond, or any part of his body or crosse touches the boundary he loses possession. Loose ball touching on or beyond a boundary line is awarded to the team that did not last touch it.For determining restart location, ball should be placed where it broke the plane of the line.For quick restarts, have closest player pick it up or start 5 second visual count.

AP 4.6.2 Sit AAP 4.6.2 Sit B

Class Question:When is it a good idea to sweep your arm along the boundary line when signaling out of bounds? When it is unclear if the player or ball touched the line.Do you need to do this on every out of bounds? No, this is generally used to sell the call if there is uncertainty.

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Shot Out of Bounds

Stick is NOT part of the player!


FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSOn a shot, award the ball to the inbounds player closest to where it went O.B., when it went O.B. The goalie gets 5 seconds to re-enter the crease on any restart (give a visual count).

AP 4.6.3 Sit CAP 4.6.3 Sit D

Class Question:Ball goes out of bounds directly behind the goal. Goalkeeper is standing in the crease at GLE and the closest offensive player is two yards above GLE. Who gets possession following the shot out of bounds? The goalkeeper gets the ball in this situation.15

Ball Caught in Crosse or EquipmentCrosseAny point ball becomes stuck in front or backA player loses his crosse and ball remains in or under the headAutomatic turnoverEquipmentBall caught in uniformBall caught in equipment (other than crosse)Use alternate-possession

If either case happens with the goalie in the crease, ball awarded to defense


FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSLoose ball past the rear edge of goal lineGoal


FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSA goal is scored a loose ball completely passes through the plane formed at the rear edge of the goal line, goal posts and crossbar. Impetus is irrelevant.

Class Question:Is it a goal if the goalkeeper with possession, reaches his stick back during pass and the head of his stick with the ball in it breaks the plane of the goal? No this is not a goal, a loose ball must break the plane. This would only be a goal if the goalkeeper dropped the ball while reaching back past the goal plane.

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Goal Not Counted

After a period has endedCrease violationOffense has too many menOffense offside (or both)After official sounds a whistleHead comes off the stickA penalty by offense (technical or personal)Released early from penaltyIllegal crosseTouches goalie, goal, or netUSLACROSSE.ARBITERSPORTS.COM | USLACROSSE.ORGIn what situations is a goal disallowed?

FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALS14 situations when goal is disallowed. Name them?

Time out grantedJump or dive18

OffsideDefense> 7DDDDDDGDOffenseOOOOOOO> 6USLACROSSE.ARBITERSPORTS.COM | USLACROSSE.ORGIncluding players in penalty area

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSOffside can be a play-on (loose ball) or slow whistle flag down (possession).

AP 4.10 Sit CAP 4.10 Sit D

Same player going offsides twice is still one penalty.

Class Questions:Under what circumstances should the officials wipe off a goal due to offside? If the offensive team is offside or if both teams are offside.Is it okay for a team to play with too few players back? (Only 2 attackman, or only 2 defenseman). It does not matter how few players are half of the field behind the play, only too many where the ball is. It is legal to have too few players back.

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Offside EnforcementSituationWhen one team is offside?Both teams are offside?With team possessionBall is looseCorrect EnforcementTechnical Foul against offending team Loose = award possessionIn possession = flag downTeams placed onside and team in possession retains possessionTeams placed onside and award with alternate-possessionUSLACROSSE.ARBITERSPORTS.COM | USLACROSSE.ORG

FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSOffside EnforcementLoose = turnoverOffense in possession & offense goes offside = turnoverOffense in possession & defense goes offside = flag down (technical)Remember offside is now a spot foul. Offended team gets the ball at the spot the whistle was blown. No free clear.20

Past Center LineInto Goal Area

Advancing the Ball

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FACEBOOK.COM/MENSLAXOFFICIALSAdvancing the Ball Beyond the Center LineWho has the transition count?When does count start/end?

Advancing the Ball into the Goal AreaWho has the transition count?When does count start/end? (starts after crossing midfield with possession, gaining possession in offensive half, regaining possession after defensive possession in offensive half.)

20 second count continues until:Opponents gain possessionClearing team in possession steps on or over midfield lineLoose ball breaks the plane of midfield lineOfficials sound the whistlePlay-on occurs

AP 4.13 Sit BAP 4.13 Sit E

10 Second count continues until:Ball touches anything within the goal area or a player with possession touches the goal area or line.

Over and BackOnce ball advanced into goal area, offense cannot carry, pass, or propel the ball to the defensive half. Possession and last touched necessary.Ball must touch or go over the midfield line.

AP 4.14.1 Sit BAP 4.14.1 Sit CAP 4.14.1 Sit E

Class Questions:What is the correct signal for starting the transition count (not the 10-second one)? A pump or twirl (known as the reset signal) are both appropriate.21

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