2014 cla level 1 2-module 2 - the game-online

Level 1-2 Field Lacrosse

Referee Clinic

Module #2

The Game

What We Will Cover in This Module

Field Dimensions Equipment

Teams Game Times

Player Positions Substitution

The Draw Out of Bounds

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What We Will Cover in This Module

Shots and Scoring on Goal

Privileges of the Goalkeeper

Awarding Possession

Special Situations

Definition

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What We Will Cover inThis Module

Playing Rules – The Rule BookAdministrative/ Procedural RulesApproved Rulings Technical FoulsPersonal FoulsExpulsion Fouls

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EquipmentRequired Equipment

A player must have the following equipment:

A legal lacrosse stickShoes (properly worn)GlovesHelmet (properly fastened)SweaterMouthguardShoulder PadsCup

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Equipment

Required EquipmentA Goalkeeper must have all the above plus:

A Chest ProtectorThroat Guard

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Equipment

Required EquipmentIf a player loses any essential equipment (other than his crosse) AND is in the scrimmage area, play shall be blown dead immediately. There is no penalty for this. If they are not in the scrimmage area, then let any scoring play finish (treat like a slow whistle). Then, stop the play and deal with the equipment issue.2014

Equipment

Required EquipmentThis includes, but is not limited to,

A glove that has come off due to play.A chinstrap that has come undone due to play.A shoe that has come off due to play.A mouthguard that has come out due to play.

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SubstitutionAll player substitutions can take place during the play or at any dead ball

All substitutions must be through the “gate”.The substituting player must wait for the player he is replacing, to be completely off the field (subbing player touching sideline before player comes off is not illegal, see AR 46.6).Players must follow offside rules during substitution. Players coming off have the right of way.

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Substitutions

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SubstitutionDead Ball Substitution

During a team time out, after a goal or at the end of a period, players are not bound by the rules of substitution – They can substitute from anywhere on sideline

A team does not have to play with 10 players on the field. It is not a foul if a substitute delays entering the field (so long as they do not create an offside situation)

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The Face Off

All draws must be taken right handed.

Facing at Center:Normally takes place

At the beginning of all quarters and overtime periods.After the scoring of a goal.

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The Face Off

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The Face OffFace Off Procedure

Each draw man lines up on their own side of center (with his back to his goalkeeper).

Places his stick on the ground parallel to but not touching the center line

The ball is centered between the heads of both sticks in the middle of the centre line.

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Both gloved hands must be to the left of the head of the crosse and wrapped around the shaft.

Both feet must be to the left of the head and behind the throat of the crosse, with neither foot touching the crosse.

Both feet must be on the ground and in the player’s defensive half of the field.

The faceoff man’s head must be to the left of the crosse.

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The Face Off

Face Off ProcedureThe handle of the crosse may not touch the centre line.

The hand of the faceoff man must not touch the head (any plastic) of the crosse.

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The Face Off

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Now lets watch the video on faceoff mechanics.

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Your direction to the players should be “Down.”

It is the players’ responsibility to take legal positions.Say, “Set” with the whistle in your mouth, remaining perfectly still. There are no hand movements.Blow the whistle to start play.Once you have said “Set” you can then call a player for illegal procedure for an illegal faceoff position.If this is the case ask the players to stand up, signal the call and award possession.

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Once you have said “Set” you can then call a player for illegal procedure for an illegal faceoff position.If this is the case ask the players to stand up, signal the call and award possession.

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Once the drawmen are positioned, the referee says, “Set”. The drawmen may not move their sticks or gloves (all other movement is fine) until the whistle is blown.The drawmen may:

Draw the stick forward, sideways or backwardsClamp the ball (momentarily)Flip the ballLegally check his opponentKick the ball 2014


The drawmen may not:

Withhold the ball from play

Clamping too long

Once the player has secured the ball he must put it into play

Lying on the ball

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The Face Off

Face Off Procedure

The drawmen may not:

Kick through his own or his opponents crosse

Hold or interfere with his opponent, including clamping down on hands or stick

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The Face OffThere are more severe penalties now for some illegal actions during faceoffs,

Grabbing the opponents crosse with the hand or fingers

Using the free hand to touch or pickup the ball.

Using the fingers, while still holding his crosse, to pickup the ball.

All of the above are personal fouls for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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The Face Off

Draw with Blue Player clamping the ball.

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Legal or not?

The Face Off

Illegal DrawThe black player is kicking his opponents stick.

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Legal or not?

The Face Off

Illegal DrawThe White player is grabbing his opponents stick with his fingers.

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Legal or not?

The Face Off

Illegal DrawThe White player has raised his back hand to gain an advantage.

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Legal or not?

The Face Off

Ball stuck in back of throat of stick

- Blow whistle immediately to stop play.

Award the ball to the non-offending team.

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The Face Off

The wing players can line up anywhere behind, and within the wing area

Red Coach’s

Walk

Blue Coach’s Walk

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Blue is illegally lined up

The “Gate” (Substitution Area)

Wing Line

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The wing line middies may:Legally check their opponents within 9 feet of a loose ball.Play the loose ball.Legally check the drawmen once the ball is out from between the drawmen’s sticks, and the drawmen are not crouched in a “vulnerable” position.

Penalize heavily (minimum 2 minutes) for checks on drawmen that are vulnerable – Unnecessary Roughness.2014


The wing line middies may not:Be on, over or outside the wing line when the whistle is blown.Change positions with players that are restrained in either the offensive or defensive areas prior to possession.

They can enter those areas, but another player cannot release until possession.

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The Face Off

Face Off ProcedureThe wing line middies may not:

Reach in and attempt to play the ball while it is between the drawmen’s sticks.Make any contact with the drawmen or their sticks while they are in faceoff position.

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The players in the offensive or defensive zones may:

Reach over the line to play the ball with their stick.

A restrained player is in violation when any part of his body, including his gloves, but not including the stick touches on or over the line.

Check their opponent within 9 feet of a loose ball.

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The Face Off

We need a couple of volunteers to demonstrate the draw.

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The Face Off

We need a couple of volunteers to demonstrate the draw.

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The Face OffWhat do I do when:

Q. The ball goes out of bounds directly? (You can not tell who last touched ball)

A. Reface at center.

Q. The ball is knocked out by a drawman attempting to direct it?

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The Face Off

Q. The ball deflects out after touching a winger?

A. Possession to the other team at the point where the ball went out (5 yards in from the sideline at the substitution gate only).

Q. The ball goes out of bounds and the referee cannot determine which winger last touched it?

A. Face off 20 feet from the sideline where the ball went out.

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The Face OffQ. A player is injured prior to

possession?

A. Re-draw at center.

Q. The Ball goes into either attack goal area?

A. Crank your arm and shout “Free Ball”.

Q. A Player in the restraint area legally reaches over and picks up the ball?

A. Legal Play – Crank your arm and Call “Possession”.

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The Face Off

Q. A blue player holds or pushes Red from behind on the face off?

A. Whistle play down and award Red possession of the ball at the point where the ball was when the whistle went. ‘Play on’ might be used here.

Note that the players in the restraint areas are not released until the whistle to restart play.

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The Face OffFace Offs In Other Parts Of the Field

Try to avoid having if at all possible as:It slows down the game.Source of possible confrontation that could be avoided.

All non center draws must: Take place at least 20 feet from a sideline or end line and 20 yards from a goal.Not have players other than the drawmen within 10 yards (30 feet) of the draw until the whistle has blown.Teams must obey the offside rule.

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The Face OffProcedure:

Stop the clock!Place the ball on the ground.Line up the defensive player with his back to his goalkeeper and his stick perpendicular to his goal.Bring in the other drawman (as per center draw).Trail referee ensures that no players are within 10 yards of the draw.Get in position quickly, say. “Set,” and blow the whistle.

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The Face OffR2 (Lead) takes the draw.

R1 comes in to help cover the goal and to help with player positioning who must be back 30 feet from the draw.

Drawmen are lined up with the defensive drawman’s back to his goal.

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Man–down Faceoff

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When a team is man-down and there is a faceoff at centre the team has the right to choose which area will not be filled, but they must obey the offside rule.

Man–down Faceoff

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Man–down Faceoff

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Man–down Faceoff

If a centre faceoff is about to take place and a penalty is about to expire the player has the right, once the penalty has been released to try and get to the proper area, if they choose to.

The following dialogue should be followed on this and any penalty release. Please remember to instruct your timer’s to use this language.

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Man–down FaceoffA player whose penalty has expired has the right to enter the field if he feels he can legally do so.

The timer should follow this script whenever releasing a penalty:

Timer: “3, 2, 1, release.”

Player: “Can I go?”

Timer: “Ask your coach.”

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Man–down Faceoff

Until the whistle has blown to start play he may attempt to get to any area that he chooses to.

Once the faceoff referee has been given an OK signal from his partner, he should continue to conduct the faceoff as they normally would.

If the player chooses to enter the field it is his responsibility to make it to the required area in time.

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Man–down Faceoff

If the bench side wing area had a player in it (from the same team as the penalized player) and the whistle has blown to start play, it is a technical violation for the released player to enter the field prior to possession or free ball being called.

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Man–down Faceoff

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Man–down Faceoff

If the bench side wing area is open and the whistle has blown to start play, the released player may enter the field prior to possession or free ball being called.

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Man–down Faceoff

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Out of BoundsThe ball is considered out of bounds when:

The ball, or, the player carrying the ball:

Touches a boundary line. Touches the ground outside the boundary line.Touches something out of bounds (i.e. spectator, football/soccer posts).It has irretrievably left the field - i.e The ball could not realistically be played.

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Shot On GoalWhen the offensive team takes a shot on goal the “On” referee (the one closest to where the shot came from) shall yell, “Shot”.

If the ball goes out of bounds on a shot, then the team that is legally closest to the ball, where and when the ball goes out, is awarded possession of the ball.

It is not the closest to the endline!

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Shot On GoalA shot remains a shot until:

It goes out-of-bounds.It comes to a stop on the field of play.A player gets possession of the ballA player deliberately causes the ball to go out-of-bounds

A deflected shot is still a shot.

A player must be in bounds, and have all of the required equipment, to be considered eligible as the “closest” player to the ball

The player’s stick is not be used when judging who is closest. It’s the closest body part that counts.

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Shot On Goal

If shot is called in error, then quickly correct the call by shouting “Not a shot” (i.e. you realize that it is a pass and not a shot).

Never call, “Pass”. Only use this after the whistle as a point of clarification.

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Shot On Goal

What do I do when:

Q. The shot hits the pipe and deflects out of bounds at the center line?

A. Award possession to the closest player when and where the ball goes out.

Q. The ball hits a player or his stick then goes out?

A. It is still a shot. Award possession to the closest player when the ball goes out.

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Shot On Goal

Q. The ball is rolling towards the sideline. As the blue player tries to pick the ball up he pushes it out of bounds?

A. Award possession to the red team.

Q. As the ball crosses the endline, both players are equidistant

A. Have a face off. Try to avoid this if at all possible.

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Scoring

A goal is scored when a ball crosses the plane of the goal.

The ball does not have to be loose when it crosses the plane of the goal.

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Scoring

If a goalkeeper, while in possession of the ball, breaks the plane of the goal it is a goal.

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ScoringQ The Red player throws his stick in the

blue goal with the ball in it.Goal or No Goal?

A No Goal – Red Technical Foul for throwing his stick.

Q A longstick in possession of the ball extends his stick into the opposing crease causing the ball to cross the goal line while still in his stick.

A Goal.

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ScoringA goal will be cancelled if:

The time has expired prior to the ball crossing the plane of the goal.Any referee blows his whistle (even an inadvertent whistle).Any attacking player is in the crease(for any reason – even if pushed in illegally).Too many attack players are on the field.

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ScoringA goal will be cancelled if:

The attacking team is offside.Too many attacking team long sticks are on the field.The goal is scored with an illegal or broken stick.When the head of the shooter’s crosse comes off during the shot or follow through.

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The Designated Goalkeeper

The Designated Goalkeeper has a special set of rules that relate to the crease, and are there for the protection of the goalkeeper.

The Designated Goalkeeper is defined as:

The player who is wearing the mandatory goalkeeper protective equipment.

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The Designated Goalkeeper must wear all of the required equipment and

A throat guard. A chest protector.

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The Goalkeeper is deemed to be inside the crease when any part of his body is touching inside the crease (crease line included).

Any other defensive player in the crease does not have the privileges of the Designated Goalkeeper.

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The Goalkeeper must serve their own fouls unless the designated defender is being used.

If not using designated defender, call a 30 second Referee time-out to allow the team time to substitute a new Goalkeeper. No warm up is to be allowed.If using the designated defender, relay the call, have the DD serve the foul. No time out called.

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The Goalkeeper may:

Stop the ball with his hand, stick or body.

Play the ball without his stick inside his crease.Bat the ball with his hand. He cannot close his hand on the ball.

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The Goalkeeper may:

Receive a pass in the crease (no rule against passing “back-in” any number of times).Go over the center line, however the defensive team is subject to the offside rule.Pass or roll the ball inside the crease and go back in and pick it up. Only once per team possession.

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The Goalkeeper (or any defensive player) may not:

Carry the ball back into the crease.Hold onto the ball for more than 4 seconds in the crease. A player who deliberately drops the ball and regains possession to circumvent this rule shall be assessed a technical foul. Possession is deemed to have started when the goalkeeper traps the ball inside the crease with their stick, or has control of the ball in their stick inside the crease.Play with a broken stick.

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The goalkeeper, while in his crease, has lost his stick. A shot is taken and he stops it.

Ruling: Legal play.

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If the goalkeeper loses his stick while outside of the crease he must retrieve it before returning to the crease.

The act of returning to the crease without his stick is a technical foul.

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An attacking player may:

Play a loose ball that is in the crease, provided that they do not initiate any contact with the Goalkeeper, or his stick, or stand in the crease.

Check any defensive player (other than the goalkeeper) that is in the crease, and in possession of the ball.

Check the part of the Goalkeepers stick that is outside of the crease provided that the Goalkeeper does not have possession of the ball.

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Q. The Blue goalkeeper has the ball in his possession and has one foot in the crease and one foot out. The red attackman checks the goalkeepers stick. Legal or illegal? A. Illegal – technical foul. The goaltender has one foot in the crease so is considered in the crease.

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Q. The Blue goalkeeper is standing in the crease and has possession of the ball in his stick outside the crease. The Red attackman checks the stickLegal or illegal?

A. Illegal - technical foul. The goaltender is considered in the crease, so cannot be checked at all.

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Q. The Blue goalkeeper is standing in the crease with his stick outside the crease and does not have possession of the ball. The Red attackman checks the stick within 9’ of a loose ball.Legal or illegal?

A. Legal - The part of the goaltender’s stick that is outside the crease can be checked provided he does not have the ball.

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Q. The Blue goalkeeper is standing in the crease with his stick clamped on the ball outside the crease. The Red attackman checks the stick. Legal or illegal?

A. Legal. The goalkeeper’s stick can be checked outside the crease provided he does not have the ball. A clamped ball outside the crease is not deemed to be possession.

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Q The Blue Goalkeeper is standing in the crease with his stick clamped on the ball outside the crease. He rakes the ball back, and as it touches the crease line, the Red attackman checks the stick. Legal or illegal?

A Illegal – Technical Foul The goalkeeper is deemed to be in possession when the ball is clamped inside the crease.

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Q The Blue Goalkeeper is standing in the crease and is attempting to make a clearing pass. As he makes the pass, with the ball still in the stick, he makes contact with the Red attackmen’s stick. Legal or illegal?

A Illegal – Technical Foul The goalkeeper is entitled to clear the ball without interference.The ball must be in possession for a foul to have occurred. Look and see if the ball was still in the stick when contact was made.

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Q. The Blue Goalkeeper has the ball in his possession, and has one foot in the crease, and one foot out. As he fakes the pass, he lifts his back foot from the crease, then puts his foot back down inside the crease.Legal or illegal?

A. Illegal – Technical Foul The goalkeeper is deemed to have left the crease when he raised his back foot. No part of him was touching the crease. Illegal re-entry with the ball.

B. Ball goes to Red.

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Q. The Blue Goalkeeper has lost his stick and is in his crease. Red takes a shot and it is stopped by the goalkeeper.

A. Legal –The goalkeeper, while in his crease, can take part in play.

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Q. The Blue Goalkeeper, has lost his stick and is OUTSIDE his crease. Red takes a shot and it is stopped by the goalkeeper.

A. Illegal –The goalkeeper, while outside his crease, cannot take part in play. He must recover his stick before he does anything.

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Q. The Red attackman is running towards the goal. He takes a shot and scores. His momentum carries him into the Blue crease.

Goal, or No Goal?

Goal! As long as the shot was taken from outside the crease, and the ball crossed the plane prior to the Red player entering the crease.

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Awarding Possession

Possession is never awarded:Within 15 feet of ANY player, even from the same team. No hidden ball trick to start play. Within 20 yards of a goal except:

If any ball (shot or not) goes out on the end line.

Warn opposing players to get back on a free play. Make sure the offensive player is standing still in order to get that 15 feet.

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Awarding Possession

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Awarding Possession

Possession must never start in the crease.

If awarding a Goalkeepers ball (i.e. ball stuck in the goalkeepers equipment), then it can be awarded to any defensive player 20 yards away and parallel to the goal.

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DefinitionsLoose ball

A ball not in possession of a player or team.

Player PossessionWhen a player has control of the ball and can perform the normal functions of passing, cradling or shooting the ball.

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Definitions

Team PossessionWhen a player from that team has possession of the ball as defined above. When the ball is in the air between two players from the same team, it is considered possession.

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Definitions

Goalkeeper’s PossessionA goalkeeper is deemed to have possession when he has control of the ball and can perform the normal functions of passing, cradling or shooting the ball.A ball clamped inside the crease by the goalkeeper is deemed to be a ball in possession.

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DefinitionsPass

The movement of the ball caused by the player in control throwing, bouncing or rolling the ball to a teammate.

Ball In FlightWhen the ball is in the air between two players from the same team, it is considered possession. This is important in many situations including possession at the end of a quarter, calling a time out, technical fouls.2014

Special Situations

Ball caught in the uniform.Play stops immediately and the ball is faced off.Exception - Goalkeeper in his crease. Award ball to the defensive team 20 yards laterally from the crease.

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Special Situations

Ball in possession at the end of a quarter or overtime with a man up situation.

The team that has the ball at the end of a quarter in a man up situation retains possession in the same relative position of the field to start the next quarter.If the ball is in flight between two players of the same team when time expires, they are deemed to be in possession.

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Special Situations

Ball caught in the stick. Whistle play down immediately and award the ball to the non-offending team.Exception - Goalkeeper in his crease. Award ball to the defensive team 20 yards laterally from the crease

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Special Situations

Ball mired in the mud OUTSIDE the crease.

Whistle play and have a draw.

Ball mired In the mud INSIDE the crease.

Whistle play and award to defensive team 20 yards laterally.

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Special Situations

Ball caught in the netting.Ball is awarded to the defensive team 20 yards laterally from the goal.

Make sure the ball is ensnared in the net and not just sitting on top of the goal, as it can still be played by the attack team.

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Special Situations

Exchanging sticks

If legally on the field:

- can exchange sticks

- cannot throw stick (warn first time)

At sideline:

- must step off field into gate

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Special Situations

BleedingIf a player has wet or dried blood on their clothes, equipment, or skin, play is suspended immediately.

The player must leave the field (or use a team time out if available).The player cannot return until the flow of blood is staunched and the blood is washed off.

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OvertimeIf the game is tied at the end of regulation playing time, then two periods of overtime shall be played. The following procedure shall apply:

i) 5 minute break, teams change ends.ii) Both periods start with a face off (man down rules will apply if necessary).iii) Each overtime period is 4 minutes, 2 minute break in between.iv) The teams will change ends between the 2 overtime periods.

Play the full two periods regardless of goals scored.

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Sudden Death OvertimeIf the game is tied at the end of overtime, then sudden death overtime shall be played. The following procedure shall apply:

i) 1 minute break, coin toss to determine end.ii) Play will start with a face off (man down rules will apply if necessary).iii) Sudden death overtime periods are 4 minutes, no break in between.The team that had possession at the conclusion of a sudden death period will start the next period with possession in the same relative position (subject to normal procedure).

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Sudden Death Overtime

If the ball was loose at the conclusion of a period the ball will be faced in the same relative position of the fieldiv) The teams will change ends at the conclusion of each period.

This procedure will continue until a goal is scored.

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