2025 and 2026 NCAA Men’s Lacrossee Rules
How many players constitute a team on the field during an NCAA men's lacrosse game? -
correct answer 10 players per team. (1-1)
Delete - correct answer Delete
By what legal methods may the ball be kept in play? - correct answer Carried, thrown, batted
with the crosse, or rolled or kicked in any direction, subject to rules. (1-1)
What happens if a team starts a game with fewer than 10 players (including those in the
penalty area)? - correct answer The team shall forfeit the game by a score of 1-0. (Rule 1 A.R. 1)
How is it recorded if a team does not appear for a game? - correct answer It is recorded as a
"no contest," not a forfeit. (Rule 1 A.R. 1)
What are the dimensions of an NCAA lacrosse playing field? - correct answer 110 yards long by
60 yards wide. (1-2)
How are the long and short sides of the field designated? - correct answer Long sides are
sidelines; short sides are end lines. (1-2)
What is the name of the line that divides the field in half? - correct answer The center line. (1-2)
How wide must the center line be? - correct answer 4 inches wide. (1-2)
How wide must the goal line and goal mouth arc be? - correct answer 2 inches wide. (1-2)
What is the allowed width for field lines? - correct answer Not less than 2 inches and not more
than 4 inches. (1-2)
From where are out-of-bounds lines measured? - correct answer From the inside edge of the
line. (1-2)
From where are field lines (e.g., midfield line) measured? - correct answer From the center of
the line. (1-2)
When can field dimensions differ from the diagram? - correct answer Only if the participating
institutions mutually agree in writing, and only for rules that are alterable. (Rule 1 A.R. 2)
What must officials do if field markings do not conform to the diagram in Rule 1-2? - correct
answer Notify the home team head coach. (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
What is the ruling if field corrections are made before the designated game time? - correct
answer No penalty is assessed. (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
,What is the penalty if field corrections delay the start of the game? - correct answer Technical
foul; the visiting team is awarded the ball. (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
What is the penalty if Team A's coach is unable or refuses to make corrections? - correct answer
Three-minute full-time penalty (no faceoff). (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
Who should officials notify in the case of noncompliant field markings? - correct answer Their
district assigner. (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
Can a goal be disallowed if a coach claims after the score that the crease or goal dimensions
violate the rules? - correct answer No. Once the game has started, physical conditions are
considered accepted by both teams and officials. (Rule 1 A.R. 4)
Are any physical playing condition corrections allowed after the game begins? - correct answer
Only minor corrections, such as fixing a hole in the net. (Rule 1 A.R. 4)
What are the dimensions of a legal lacrosse goal? - correct answer 6 feet wide by 6 feet high
(inside measurements). (1-3)
What material and size must the goal pipes be made of? - correct answer 1-1/2 inch metal pipe
(outside diameter 1.90 inches). (1-3)
What color must lacrosse goals be painted? - correct answer Orange. (1-3)
How must the vertical posts and crossbar of the goal be arranged? - correct answer Two vertical
posts joined by a rigid top crossbar, forming a 6x6 ft opening. (1-3)
What is the purpose of goal construction design? - correct answer To prevent the ball from
reentering the field of play once a goal is scored. (1-3)
How long are the vertical posts on an in-ground goal? - correct answer 7-1/2 feet total, with 6
feet exposed above ground. (1-3)
What are the dimensions of the sleeves used for in-ground goals? - correct answer 1-1/2 feet
deep by 2 inches wide, capped at the bottom. (1-3)
What is a flat-iron goal, and where is it recommended? - correct answer A goal with flat iron
bases extending 7 feet back, recommended for artificial-surface fields. (1-3)
What is the maximum thickness of the flat iron base? - correct answer 1/2 inch. (1-3)
What types of alternate goal designs are legal besides flat-iron? - correct answer Obtuse-angle
and 90-degree angle goals. (1-3)
How far back must the base of these alternate goal types extend? - correct answer 7 feet from
the center of the goal. (1-3)
,What marks the plane of the goal? - correct answer A 2-inch line drawn between the posts,
called the goal line. (1-3)
Is the net considered part of the goal? - correct answer Yes. (1-3)
How far from the end lines are goals placed? - correct answer 15 yards from each end line. (1-3)
Who is responsible for providing legal goals? - correct answer The home team. (1-3)
What rule covers penalties for illegal goals? - correct answer Rule 1-2, A.R. 3. (1-3)
Can the area inside the goal crease line be painted? - correct answer No, the area within the
crease line shall not be painted. (1-4)
What are the dimensions of the goal crease? - correct answer A 9-foot radius circle drawn from
the midpoint of the goal line to the outside edge of the line. (1-4)
What area does the goal-crease include? - correct answer The circular surface within and
including the goal-crease line. (1-4)
What is the goal mouth? - correct answer A 2-inch-wide line forming a half circle from the
center of the goal line with a 6-foot radius, extending to each goal line extended. (1-4)
How far back must the goal net be fastened from the center of the goal? - correct answer 7
feet. (1-5)
Is the net considered part of the goal? - correct answer Yes. (1-5)
What is the maximum mesh size for the net? - correct answer 1-1/2 inches. (1-5)
How must the net be fastened? - correct answer To the posts, crossbar, and ground to prevent
the ball from passing through. (1-5)
How should nets be adjusted? - correct answer So the ball can pass completely through the
imaginary plane of the goal within the goal posts. (1-5)
What is the recommended method for anchoring the net to the ground? - correct answer
Ground anchors every 12 inches or a 1-inch-by-7-foot flat iron secured to the ground. (1-5)
What colors are allowed for goal nets? - correct answer Any solid color. (1-5)
Where are logos permitted on goal nets? - correct answer Outward-facing, centered on the
back of the net, no higher than 3 feet from the ground. (1-5)
How long is the line that marks the defensive and offensive areas? - correct answer 40 yards
long. (1-6)
Where is this line placed in relation to the goal line? - correct answer 20 yards from the goal
line, centered on the goal and parallel to it. (1-6)
, How are the areas enclosed? - correct answer By drawing lines at right angles from the ends of
the 40-yard line to the end line. (1-6)
What do the enclosed areas represent? - correct answer The defensive and offensive areas,
respectively, on each half of the field. (1-6)
What is the requirement for the Defensive and Offensive Area lines - correct answer It shall be
40 yards wide and 20 yards from The goal line. It shall be solid and may or may not be a
contrasting color. (1-6)
Where are defensive-area (restraining) lines placed? - correct answer 20 yards from the goal
line, parallel to the end line. (1-7)
How far do the restraining lines extend? - correct answer From sideline to sideline. (1-7)
What does the defensive-area line coincide with? - correct answer The 40-yard portion of the
attack-area line. (1-7)
Where are wing area lines placed on the field? - correct answer 20 yards from the center of the
field, on each side, parallel to the sidelines. (1-8)
How long are the wing area lines? - correct answer 10 yards on each side of the center line. (1-
8)
What defines the wing areas? - correct answer The space between the wing line segments and
the sidelines, confined within the ends of those segments. (1-8)
How is the center of the field marked? - correct answer With a 4-inch-by-4-inch square in a
contrasting color. (1-9)
Where is the center mark located? - correct answer On the center line, equidistant from each
sideline. (1-9)
What is the purpose of the center mark? - correct answer It designates the center of the field.
(1-9)
Where should the scorer's table be placed when possible? - correct answer At least 6 yards
from the sideline at the center line. (1-10)
What is recommended for the scorer's table setup? - correct answer It should be elevated. (1-
10)
How wide is the substitution area? - correct answer 10 yards wide. (1-10)
Where are the substitution area lines drawn? - correct answer 5 yards on either side of the
center line, extending past the scorer's table. (1-10)
How many players constitute a team on the field during an NCAA men's lacrosse game? -
correct answer 10 players per team. (1-1)
Delete - correct answer Delete
By what legal methods may the ball be kept in play? - correct answer Carried, thrown, batted
with the crosse, or rolled or kicked in any direction, subject to rules. (1-1)
What happens if a team starts a game with fewer than 10 players (including those in the
penalty area)? - correct answer The team shall forfeit the game by a score of 1-0. (Rule 1 A.R. 1)
How is it recorded if a team does not appear for a game? - correct answer It is recorded as a
"no contest," not a forfeit. (Rule 1 A.R. 1)
What are the dimensions of an NCAA lacrosse playing field? - correct answer 110 yards long by
60 yards wide. (1-2)
How are the long and short sides of the field designated? - correct answer Long sides are
sidelines; short sides are end lines. (1-2)
What is the name of the line that divides the field in half? - correct answer The center line. (1-2)
How wide must the center line be? - correct answer 4 inches wide. (1-2)
How wide must the goal line and goal mouth arc be? - correct answer 2 inches wide. (1-2)
What is the allowed width for field lines? - correct answer Not less than 2 inches and not more
than 4 inches. (1-2)
From where are out-of-bounds lines measured? - correct answer From the inside edge of the
line. (1-2)
From where are field lines (e.g., midfield line) measured? - correct answer From the center of
the line. (1-2)
When can field dimensions differ from the diagram? - correct answer Only if the participating
institutions mutually agree in writing, and only for rules that are alterable. (Rule 1 A.R. 2)
What must officials do if field markings do not conform to the diagram in Rule 1-2? - correct
answer Notify the home team head coach. (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
What is the ruling if field corrections are made before the designated game time? - correct
answer No penalty is assessed. (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
,What is the penalty if field corrections delay the start of the game? - correct answer Technical
foul; the visiting team is awarded the ball. (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
What is the penalty if Team A's coach is unable or refuses to make corrections? - correct answer
Three-minute full-time penalty (no faceoff). (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
Who should officials notify in the case of noncompliant field markings? - correct answer Their
district assigner. (Rule 1 A.R. 3)
Can a goal be disallowed if a coach claims after the score that the crease or goal dimensions
violate the rules? - correct answer No. Once the game has started, physical conditions are
considered accepted by both teams and officials. (Rule 1 A.R. 4)
Are any physical playing condition corrections allowed after the game begins? - correct answer
Only minor corrections, such as fixing a hole in the net. (Rule 1 A.R. 4)
What are the dimensions of a legal lacrosse goal? - correct answer 6 feet wide by 6 feet high
(inside measurements). (1-3)
What material and size must the goal pipes be made of? - correct answer 1-1/2 inch metal pipe
(outside diameter 1.90 inches). (1-3)
What color must lacrosse goals be painted? - correct answer Orange. (1-3)
How must the vertical posts and crossbar of the goal be arranged? - correct answer Two vertical
posts joined by a rigid top crossbar, forming a 6x6 ft opening. (1-3)
What is the purpose of goal construction design? - correct answer To prevent the ball from
reentering the field of play once a goal is scored. (1-3)
How long are the vertical posts on an in-ground goal? - correct answer 7-1/2 feet total, with 6
feet exposed above ground. (1-3)
What are the dimensions of the sleeves used for in-ground goals? - correct answer 1-1/2 feet
deep by 2 inches wide, capped at the bottom. (1-3)
What is a flat-iron goal, and where is it recommended? - correct answer A goal with flat iron
bases extending 7 feet back, recommended for artificial-surface fields. (1-3)
What is the maximum thickness of the flat iron base? - correct answer 1/2 inch. (1-3)
What types of alternate goal designs are legal besides flat-iron? - correct answer Obtuse-angle
and 90-degree angle goals. (1-3)
How far back must the base of these alternate goal types extend? - correct answer 7 feet from
the center of the goal. (1-3)
,What marks the plane of the goal? - correct answer A 2-inch line drawn between the posts,
called the goal line. (1-3)
Is the net considered part of the goal? - correct answer Yes. (1-3)
How far from the end lines are goals placed? - correct answer 15 yards from each end line. (1-3)
Who is responsible for providing legal goals? - correct answer The home team. (1-3)
What rule covers penalties for illegal goals? - correct answer Rule 1-2, A.R. 3. (1-3)
Can the area inside the goal crease line be painted? - correct answer No, the area within the
crease line shall not be painted. (1-4)
What are the dimensions of the goal crease? - correct answer A 9-foot radius circle drawn from
the midpoint of the goal line to the outside edge of the line. (1-4)
What area does the goal-crease include? - correct answer The circular surface within and
including the goal-crease line. (1-4)
What is the goal mouth? - correct answer A 2-inch-wide line forming a half circle from the
center of the goal line with a 6-foot radius, extending to each goal line extended. (1-4)
How far back must the goal net be fastened from the center of the goal? - correct answer 7
feet. (1-5)
Is the net considered part of the goal? - correct answer Yes. (1-5)
What is the maximum mesh size for the net? - correct answer 1-1/2 inches. (1-5)
How must the net be fastened? - correct answer To the posts, crossbar, and ground to prevent
the ball from passing through. (1-5)
How should nets be adjusted? - correct answer So the ball can pass completely through the
imaginary plane of the goal within the goal posts. (1-5)
What is the recommended method for anchoring the net to the ground? - correct answer
Ground anchors every 12 inches or a 1-inch-by-7-foot flat iron secured to the ground. (1-5)
What colors are allowed for goal nets? - correct answer Any solid color. (1-5)
Where are logos permitted on goal nets? - correct answer Outward-facing, centered on the
back of the net, no higher than 3 feet from the ground. (1-5)
How long is the line that marks the defensive and offensive areas? - correct answer 40 yards
long. (1-6)
Where is this line placed in relation to the goal line? - correct answer 20 yards from the goal
line, centered on the goal and parallel to it. (1-6)
, How are the areas enclosed? - correct answer By drawing lines at right angles from the ends of
the 40-yard line to the end line. (1-6)
What do the enclosed areas represent? - correct answer The defensive and offensive areas,
respectively, on each half of the field. (1-6)
What is the requirement for the Defensive and Offensive Area lines - correct answer It shall be
40 yards wide and 20 yards from The goal line. It shall be solid and may or may not be a
contrasting color. (1-6)
Where are defensive-area (restraining) lines placed? - correct answer 20 yards from the goal
line, parallel to the end line. (1-7)
How far do the restraining lines extend? - correct answer From sideline to sideline. (1-7)
What does the defensive-area line coincide with? - correct answer The 40-yard portion of the
attack-area line. (1-7)
Where are wing area lines placed on the field? - correct answer 20 yards from the center of the
field, on each side, parallel to the sidelines. (1-8)
How long are the wing area lines? - correct answer 10 yards on each side of the center line. (1-
8)
What defines the wing areas? - correct answer The space between the wing line segments and
the sidelines, confined within the ends of those segments. (1-8)
How is the center of the field marked? - correct answer With a 4-inch-by-4-inch square in a
contrasting color. (1-9)
Where is the center mark located? - correct answer On the center line, equidistant from each
sideline. (1-9)
What is the purpose of the center mark? - correct answer It designates the center of the field.
(1-9)
Where should the scorer's table be placed when possible? - correct answer At least 6 yards
from the sideline at the center line. (1-10)
What is recommended for the scorer's table setup? - correct answer It should be elevated. (1-
10)
How wide is the substitution area? - correct answer 10 yards wide. (1-10)
Where are the substitution area lines drawn? - correct answer 5 yards on either side of the
center line, extending past the scorer's table. (1-10)
