High School Edition: Summary of Box Lacrosse

High School Edition
Summary of Box Lacrosse:

Box lacrosse, also known as indoor lacrosse and sometimes shortened to
boxla or simply box, is an indoor version of lacrosse played mostly in North America.
The game originated in Canada, where it is the most popular version of the game played
in contrast to the traditional field lacrosse game. It is played between two teams of five
players and one goalie each, and is traditionally played on an ice hockey rink once the
ice has been removed or covered. The playing area is called a box, in contrast to the
open playing field of field lacrosse. The object of the game is to use a long handled
racket, known as a lacrosse stick, to catch, carry, and pass the ball in an effort to score
by ultimately hurling a solid rubber lacrosse ball into an opponent's goal. - from
Wikipedia
Players:
Each team may have a maximum of seventeen players start for a game. These
include
Creasemen (6) - There are two on the field at a time and play as
wings do in hockey. Their main objective is to score the goals.
Cornermen (6) - There are two on the field at a time and play as
defensemen do in hockey. Their main objective is to defend the ball and get it to
the Creasemen.
Pointmen (3) - There is only one on the field at a time and play as
a center would in hockey. This player can pass, shoot, and score the best on the
team.
Goaltender (2) - There is only one on the field at a time and his
purpose is to defend the goal and prevent the other team from scoring.
Reserves - A team may keep as many reserves as they need on
the bench at one time. If a reserve is put in, the starter taken out may not return
to the game.
Players must be between the ages of 13 and 18 to qualify for high school league.
Equipment:
The equipment required must be properly used by every party.

Runner Equipment
Helmet
Shoulder Pads
Gloves
Elbow Pads
Mouthguard
Lacrosse Stick
Kidney Pads (Optional)
Shinguards (Optional)
Goaltender Equipment
Helmet
Mouthguard
Chest Protector
Gloves
Goalie Pants
Leg Guards
Goalie Stick
Lacrosse Sticks
Runner Stick
The stick must be at or below a maximum of 46
The stick must be 4 to 7 at its widest point
One ball stopper is permitted at a minimum of ten
inches from the head to the nearest edge
The pocket depth must be at maximum 5
Goalie Stick
The head must be at a maximum of 13 at its
widest point
The stick must be between 40 and 72 long
Jerseys
A player must wear a hockey jersey with their associated team
name
Players may wear numbers or have their name on the back
If a player is not wearing a designated team jersey, they will not be
allowed to participate.
Playing Area
The playing area must be between 180 to 200 in length and 80 to 90 in width.
Goals must be between 4 x 4 to 49x 4 (a hockey goal may be used if the use
of other goals cannot occur)
Timing and Beginning Play

The game will be played in four 12-minute quarters for a total playing time of 48
minutes.
Teams will change ends at the end of each quarter.
There will be a four minute intermission between quarters.
Each team will be given a one minute time-out per half.
The timeout can only be called during a stoppage in play or the
team calling the timeout has clear possession of the ball
If the score is tied at the end of regulation, and untimed overtime will be played in
which the first team to score a goal wins the game.
Instead of a faceoff, the home team will start with the ball at their
end of the field. Both teams must stay in their defensive side of the field until the
whistle blows.
Before each period, and after each goal, a faceoff will commence to restart play.
If a ball travels out of play, possession is given to the team that did not have
possession previously.
Players may be substituted freely with no time limit.This substitution must occur
in front of the team's designated bench.
A 30-second shot clock will begin at the begin of a team's possession of the ball.
The team must also move the ball across midfield within ten seconds of obtaining
possession.
Time penalties will be given to any player that commits an infraction.
The clock only stops after a goal is scored or the ball is out of play..
Scoring
A goal is scored if the ball crosses into the plane of the goal.
If a player steps into the goal crease and a goal is scored, the goal does not
count.
Box Penalties
All personal fouls are two minutes in duration and the penalized player is not
released from the penalty box if a goal is scored before the expiration of the two
minutes.
A more serious foul is a five minute personal foul and the penalized player is
released from the box prior to the expiration of five minutes if two goals are scored.
A team can never have more than two players down at one time. If a third penalty
is called against a team which already has two player in the penalty box the referee shall
allow the unpenalized team one penalty shot.
Offensive screening (stationary or moving pick) is allowed as long as it is from
the front or side of the screened player, however, a moving pick is allowed only when the
screened player is moving and not more than two steps are taken before setting the
pick.
A defending player may use his stick against the offensive player carrying the ball
in any fashion, provided he does not slash the offensive player in the head or below the
knees and as long as the strike by the defensive player is an attempt the dislodge the
ball from the attacking player's stick.
10 Second Violation
Occurs when team on offense fails to advance the ball past midfield within 10
seconds after taking possession at their defensive end of the field.
Play of the Game

For most penalties, the offending player is sent to the penalty box and his team
has to play without him and with one less player for a short amount of time. Most
penalties last for two minutes unless a major penalty has been assessed. The team that
has taken the penalty is said to be playing shorthanded while the other team is on the
power play.
A two-minute minor penalty is often called for lesser infractions such as tripping,
elbowing, roughing, too many players, illegal equipment, holding, or interference. Fiveminute major penalties are called for especially violent instances of most minor
infractions that result in intentional injury to an opponent. Players are released from the
penalty box when the penalty time expires, (or two goals for the instance of a major
penalty).
A penalty shot, where a player from the non-offending team is given an attempt
to score a goal without opposition from any defending players except the goaltender,
may be awarded under certain circumstances.
By rule, teams must have at least three runners in play. If a team commits a third
penalty resulting in a "three man down" situation a penalty shot is awarded in favor of
having the offending player serve in the penalty box. A penalty shot may also be
awarded, at the referee's discretion, if a defensive player causes a foul to prevent a goal
(by throwing his stick, holding, tripping, or by deliberately displacing the goal, or a
defensive player intentionally falls and covers a ball in his own team's crease).
Fighting will not be tolerated and will result in the ejection and possible
suspension of the parties involved. If possible, penalties will be awarded.
Technical Penalties
Minor Penalties
On two minute personal fouls, the penalized player is released

from the penalty box if a goal is scored before the expiration of the two minutes.
Major Penalties
On five minute major personal fouls, the penalized player stays in
the box for the duration of the penalty, though the offending team returns to full
strength if two goals are scored against them during the five minutes. When a
second major penalty is imposed on the same player in a game, an automatic
game misconduct penalty shall be imposed.
Ejection from the Game

Players can be ejected from a game for several reasons including being the third
man participating in an altercation in which there is a penalty assessed or accumulating
three major penalties in one game.
Slow Whistle (Delayed Penalty)

If a defending player commits a personal or major penalty against an opponent in
possession of the ball where there is offensive momentum and the opponent doesn't
lose possession, the official raises his hand and does not blow the whistle until a shot is
taken, the 30-second shot clock expires, or a goal is scored or possession is lost.
Coincidental Penalties
When each team is given the same amount of penalty time arising out of the
same incident, the offending players shall not be released until the expiration of the
penalty. Teams do not lose floor strength, and the ball is awarded to the team who was in
possession prior to the fouls.
Home Field Advantage

If playing at home, the home team is given last change during a stoppage in play
and gets to start off with the ball in their own defensive zone in extra time.
Playoffs, Schedule, and Points

Each team will play each other a minimum of two times, one home and one
away.
A win will result in 2 points, an overtime loss will result in 1 point, and a loss in
regulation results in zero points.
Playoffs are tiered by the amount of points a team has at the end of the regular
season.
Each team will be matched up with their opposite seed (first to last, second to
second to last, etc.) and will play in single elimination games.
This will continue until the championship where a best of three series will be
played to determine the champion.

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Summary of Box Lacrosse:

The equipment required must be properly used by every party.

A player must wear a hockey jersey with their associated team

Timing and Beginning Play

Play of the Game

On two minute personal fouls, the penalized player is released

Ejection from the Game

Slow Whistle (Delayed Penalty)

Home Field Advantage

Playoffs, Schedule, and Points

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