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2016 Preseason
Experienced
Lacrosse Official’s Clinic #1
This is the first “Experienced Lacrosse Official’s
Clinic”. The TMLOA Board suggests that officials attending
this clinic have completed 5 seasons as a lacrosse official.
Our intent is to cover preseason training topics in a
different manner – less “understanding the rules” … more on
advanced topics related to the rules as well as: game
management, professionalism, mentoring and the like.
Before we start our first clinic the TMLOA Board would
like to get your input as to what topics and what types of
discussion you will benefit from the most.
Please discuss in groups of three for ten minutes to
prepare your input and present to the rest of the group.
Future clinics will depend in part on what we all
decide.
2016 Preseason
Experienced
Lacrosse Official’s Clinic #1
Discussion Results
Tonight’s Agenda:
Administrative topics
Professionalism
New Rules & Mechanics Game Management
2016 Preseason
Lacrosse Official’s Clinic
Administrative Topics
Announcements From Your (Beloved, Esteemed, Never Cranky, Always Cheerful on Rainy Days)
Assignor
• NCHSAA Registration – Required for public & private HS
• US Lacrosse Registration – Not required by NCHSAA but may be required in some areas for Summer & Fall US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments.
• 2016 Clinics - Local – check with local LOA - State – see next page
• Importance of Arbiter • Make sure your Close-Outs Are Up-To-Date
at all times! Beginning Now!
Bruce Buskard - Charlotte, John DeBottis - Triad
Rod Bangert – Wilmington, Steve Otto - Jacksonville/New Bern
Duncan Sharrits - Hickory/Asheville, Rick Wooten - Triangle
NCHSAA State Clinic Schedule This is a required clinic!
Attending one of the regional state clinics is mandatory for all NCHSAA Head Coaches and officials
Any and all coaches regardless of level or governing body are invited to attend.
Date Time Location Association
Jan 20, 2016 6:30 pm Cape Fear Academy Wilmington Officials Association
Jan 30, 2016 12:00 pm Jacksonville High School Jacksonville/New Bern Area Officials
Association
Jan 31, 2016 6:00 pm Cardinal Gibbons High School Triangle Officials Association
Feb 2, 2016 6:00 pm Southwest Guilford High School
(FOR OFFICIALS) Triad Officials Association
Feb 8, 2016 7:00 pm Davidson College Chambers
Building, Hance Auditorium Charlotte Area Officials Association
Feb 8, 2016 6:00 pm Southwest Guilford High School TRIAD COACHES
Feb 10, 2016 7:00 pm Charlotte Country Day School
(Bruton Smith Athletic Center) CHARLOTTE COACHES
It is critical, repeat critical, that you keep your
availability up-to-date on Arbiter!
Local Triangle Clinics
City Presenter Venue Day Time Start Date
Cary Andy Gillis Rally Point Tuesday 6:00
pm
1/5
Durham/CH Bob
Graham
United
Therapeutics
Thursday 6:00
pm
1/7 (no
mtg 1/14)
Lillington Tyrone
Fisher
Harnett Cty
Coop
Monday 6:30
pm
1/4 (no
mtg 1/18)
Fuqua
Varina
Tommy
Ferrell
Tyler’s Tavern Wednesday 6:00
pm
1/13
North
Raleigh
Pete
Almasy
Ravenscroft –
Seminar A
Monday 6:00
pm
1/11
Raleigh
(5+ yrs)
Bob
Graham
Saint Mary’s
School
Sunday 6:00
PM
1/10
(no mtg 2/7
or 2/14)
Arbitersports - Resources
• NCHSAA Membership – NCHSAA – Public HS only – NCISAA – Private schools (use only NCHSAA Officials)
• US Lacrosse Membership
– Not required by NCHSAA but may be required in some areas for Summer & Fall US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments.
– Benefits • Insurance • Training Materials • Link from Arbiter Central Hub with many goodies
• Rules Books – mailed from NCHSAA in early January (and USL in
December for members who chose that option)
• Physical Examination - NCHSAA highly recommends each official has a physical examination prior to the start of the season.
Administrative Topics
Dues & Fees Rick Wooten (booking agent, assignor): Amount: $71 Due Date: Friday January 15, 2016 NCHSAA: $20 fee + $31 insurance = $51 (12/15/2015) US Lacrosse: $50, if applicable – Not required for NCHSAA
NCHSAA GAME FEES: (Same as last year)
Varsity JV Two person crew, regular season $71 $56 Three person crew, regular season $61 Playoffs (three person crew required) $76 State Championship $81
• NFHS/NCHSAA – Step 1 - nchsaa.org/ Step 2 - then officials, Step 3 - then testing (on left)
Or go to: https://exams.nfhs.org (Note: test website is not compatible with tablets and iPads)
• Dates: February 8-12, 2016
• Note: The test on the US Lacrosse website does not
count for NCHSAA. You must take the NC test on the NFHS site.
Administration - Exam
• Assigning
– Method –
• If you don’t have a PhD in Astrophysics from MIT
don’t bother trying to understand how this is done.
• However, one assignor will admit to these criteria:
– 3A’s – ability, availability, attendance
– Tests
– Overall Classification
– Fees – send Rick a check for $71 plus your
registration form ASAP
• Professionalism - Get your uniforms in order. Replace
those old, faded, used to be black hats and shorts!
(Honigs, Official’s Corner)
Administration
Uniforms (from NFHS Rules Book)
ART. 2 . . . The recommended uniform for officials shall include:
(a) a black baseball-style cap with white piping;
(b) a black-and-white 1 inch vertically striped long- or short-sleeved shirt with Byron
collar (any undergarments, if visible, should be black);
(c) black shorts (minimum 6-inch inseam) or full length solid black pants (football
pants okay);
(d) a black belt (1¼ — 2 inches in width, not braided);
(e) short black socks that cover the ankle;
(f) solid black shoes with black laces;
(g) jacket (if worn) black-and-white 1 inch vertically striped;
(h) gloves, if worn, shall be solid black.
The uniform should fit properly and be clean and neat. All officials working the
game are to be dressed the same.
ART. 3 . . . Officials shall have the proper equipment; essentials are: whistle (2),
penalty flags (2), scorecard and pencil, coin, tape measure, and 20-second timing
device. The penalty flags shall be a light yellow gold (15 inches x 15 inches)
weighted with sand or beans.
Payments to Officials ArbiterPay – link through Arbiter, set-up your account
Local Association Practices
Payment of Game Fees –
Rick has details, but many now using Arbiterpay
Assignment Timing – Rick’s goal is two weeks
out
Fines
Black List
Game Reports
Ejection Reports
Other
Turn Backs By-laws language prevents an official from discipline for
a decline if the game is not assigned at least 5-days in
advance and include the following schedule of
discipline:
1st Turn back = Freebie (Unless family/sickness/
under discretion of TMLOA Grievance Committee).
2nd Turn back = Unassigned to a game
3rd Turn back = Lose a week of assignments
4th Turn back = Lose 2 weeks of assignment
5th Turn back = Lose all games for the season.
The exceptions are canceled games due to
inclement weather or the school did not provide one-
week advanced notice of the game
Improving Your Skills – US Lacrosse Certification
Additional training is available from US Lacrosse. Both formal and self-guided.
Training Certification Levels
• LAREDO Level 1
• LAREDO Level 2
• LAREDO Level 3
Training required to advance to upper levels
• 3 years Varsity level
• LAREDO Level 3 (outside the area)
• Assignor’s recommendation
Season Fast Facts:
1st Practice | Feb 15, 2016
1st Contest | Feb 29, 2016
Reporting Deadline | May 2, 2016
Playoffs
Round 1 | May 4, 2016
Round 2 | May 6, 2016
Round 3 | May 10, 2016
Round 4 | May 13, 2016
Regionals | May 17, 2016
State Championship | May 20 - 21, 2016
Official’s Play Off Eligibility Summary:
Class 1 or 2 official are eligible to officiate in an
NCHSAA playoff game, provided the official has taken
the current exam, scored 80 or above, and attended the
current year's state clinic.
Announcements From NCHSAA
NCHSAA: # of OFFICIALS
A two-person crew, with all officials NCHSAA-registered, is mandatory for all varsity contests. (Note: A game should not start without two officials.)
A three-person crew is to be used in all play off games.
Three-person crews can be used during the regular season and/or state playoffs with responsibility of payment to be assumed by the host school.
NCHSAA: GAME TIMES
NCHSAA GAME FORMAT:
VARSITY MEN – Four 12-minute quarters
JV MEN – Four 10-minute quarters; no overtime
Non-NCHSAA Games:
Private JV and all Middle School games can
have overtime.
NCHSAA: SECURITY
UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICER: Law enforcement officer in uniform is strongly recommended at varsity lacrosse matches.
Furthermore, the host school management must provide an escort off the field for the officials.
NCHSAA: SUSPENDED GAME
SUSPENDED GAME: If a game is suspended due to bad weather, light failure, etc:
• If suspended in first half, even if one team is ahead, game is picked up from the point of interruption unless coaches agree to end it.
• If suspended at half time or beyond, the game is over. If the score is tied when the game is suspended, then the game ends in a tie. If one team is ahead when the game is suspended, then that team is the winner.
NCHSAA: SCRIMMAGES
PRESEASON SCRIMMAGES: • Schools are allowed two preseason varsity scrimmages. These scrimmages must be conducted as events open to the public (no closed scrimmages allowed) and one scrimmage must use NCHSAA-registered officials. • Officials are to work a maximum of two hours per scrimmage. • Multiple team scrimmages are allowed. Junior varsity scrimmages are allowed in conjunction with varsity scrimmages at the same date and site.
TESTING - IMPORTANT
• NFHS/NCHSAA – Step 1 - nchsaa.org/
Step 2 - then officials,
Step 3 - then testing (on left)
Or go to: https://exams.nfhs.org (Note: test website is not compatible with tablets and iPads)
• Dates: February 8-12, 2016 • Note: The test on the US Lacrosse website does not
count for NCHSAA. You must take the NC test on the
NFHS site.
We all must pass this test (75%) to work
NCHSAA games.
If you don’t take/pass the test, you will not
receive any assignments for NCHSAA schools.
Web Based Resources
Uniforms: www.theofficialscorner.com www.honigs.com
US Lacrosse: www.uslacrosse.org
http://www.uslacrosse.org/participants/officials/mens-officials-information/resources.aspx
NCHSAA: www.nchsaa.org
Google: “Lacrosse Mechanics”
GLOA: http://galaxref.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2014-Mens-Officials-Training-Manual.pdf
2016 Preseason Experienced Lacrosse Official’s Clinic #1:
Professionalism
PROFESSIONALISM
Being a professional means more than
being on time and attired in the correct
uniform.
Mastering the following areas will help
you present yourself professionally.
PROFESSIONALISM
Conditioning:
You must be in shape to meet the demands of the game,
in terms of speed and endurance. You can’t make the
right calls if you can’t get into position to make them, or if
physical strain is affecting your decision making ability.
Rules knowledge:
It can take years to fully understand the rules. Continual
review of the rules as an official will help you to develop
more quickly. The best officials, regardless of
experience, read the rules book daily.
PROFESSIONALISM
Mechanics:
Officials need to know more than the rules: they also
need to know where to go on the field and what their
responsibilities are. Be in position to see the beginning,
the middle and the end of the play.
Game management:
There are many times that officials can keep the game
running smoothly without using their flag and whistle.
Game management techniques should be reviewed
during pre-game; master them, and you’ll find that
officiating becomes much easier.
PROFESSIONALISM
Communication:
Communication is a key aspect of game management.
Communicate with your partner, the coaches, and the
bench personnel in a clear and efficient manner.
Note: once you step on the field his name is: “Coach”;
regardless of your relationship with him.
Using first names with coaches should be avoided.
PROFESSIONALISM
Conduct:
Demonstrate the appropriate demeanor; treat your
partner, the table personnel, athletes, and coaches with
the respect that you desire to receive. Aloofness,
indifference, boredom, and disdain are worse behaviors
than nervousness; strive to be engaged at all times.
Confidence:
Confidence comes from preparation and experience. You
must know the rules, interpretations and mechanics in
order to be prepared for any situation.
PROFESSIONALISM
Focus:
Concentrate on what you are doing, and do not lose your
focus on the game. Block out distractions and move on
to the next situation that is happening in front of you.
Don’t let thinking about a call you might have missed
interfere with getting the next call right.
Consistency:
Be the same at both ends of the field, and try to
complement your partner by calling fouls at the same
threshold.
PROFESSIONALISM
Courage:
You must have the courage to do what is right. Whether
it’s a difficult call or a difficult “no-call,” you won’t be a
successful official without the fortitude to “get it right!”
Uniform and equipment:
As an official, you should have the proper uniform, and it
should be neat and clean. You must also have the proper
equipment for your level of play. If you don’t, you’ll be
battling a negative impression from the start.
2016 Preseason Experienced Lacrosse Official’s Clinic #1:
New Rules & Mechanics
Take Part. Get Set For Life.™
National Federation of State High School Associations
2016 NFHS Boys Lacrosse
Major Rules Changes
Crosse Dimensions
Rule 1-6-1 Page 13
Beginning in 2018, minimum stick specifications
shall be as follows:
Crosse Construction
Rule 1-7-3 Page 14
Beginning this season….Any additional strings or
laces (e.g., shooting strings, V channels) must be
located within 4 inches of the top of the crosse.
Crosse Prohibitions
Rule 1-8 Page 15
…A crosse that has been altered in such a way as
to give an advantage to an individual is illegal.
Adjustable-length handles are illegal. Handles that
have been altered in any fashion other than taping
or adding another covering designed to improve
the grip are illegal. The use of pull strings to alter
the depth of the pocket is illegal. No more than one
sidewall string on each side is allowed. A broken
crosse is considered as no crosse.
Player Equipment
Rule 1-9-1 Page 18
NOTE: One American flag, not to exceed 2
inches by 3 inches, may be worn or occupy
space on each item of uniform apparel. By
state association adoption, to allow for special
occasions, commemorative or memorial
patches, not to exceed 4 square inches, may
be worn on the uniform without compromising
its integrity.
Player Equipment
Rule 1-9-k1 Page 18
k. Goalkeepers shall wear:
1. Throat protector designed for lacrosse.
2. Chest protector.
Face Off
Rule 4-3 Pages 31 - 35
There are a number of rule changes and resulting mechanic changes to the Face Off for 2016. Note the shaded areas in your rules book on pages 31-35. We’ll cover these tonight and again at the state clinic.
Face Off
Rule 4-3-1 Page 31
ART. 1 . . . Play shall be started at the beginning of each period and after each goal by facing the ball at the Center. WHAT ARE THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE? Flag Down or Extra-Man Situation (Remember: Flag Down denotes possession.) Foul before or during face off Player delays Movement after “Set” command
Face Off
Rule 4-3-3 a & b Page 31
Deletes old ART. 3 through Article 6
Start the procedure by holding the ball, pointing (with hand or
foot) to where you will place it and bringing the players
together.
• a. Instruct the players to prepare for the faceoff by
saying “down.”
• b. Once the players are down they are to move into their
faceoff position as quickly as possible. Players may
kneel or stand as they get into position for the faceoff.
• c. The crosses and gloves shall rest on the ground along
the center line, parallel to each other up to,
but not touching, the center line.
Face Off
4-3-3 c & d Page 32
• d. The official shall make certain that the reverse
surfaces of the crosses match evenly and are
perpendicular to the ground. (Okay to touch their sticks
and move them to the proper position.) Each player must
have both hands wrapped around the handle of his own
crosse, touching the ground. The right hand may not
touch any part of the head of the crosse. (“Let me see
tape”) The player’s feet may not touch his crosse. Both
hands and feet of each player must be to the left of the
throat of his crosse. Each player must be positioned so
his entire body is to the left of the throat of his crosse.
(“Everything out of Neutral Zone”) It is legal to lean over
the center line.
Face Off
4-3-3 c & d Page 32
What do you see? Are these players lined-up correctly?
Face Off
4-3-3 e & f Page 32
• e. If the players are not positioned properly,
the officials may adjust the players
positioning (including crosses) to ensure the
faceoff will be conducted fairly for both
players.
• f. Once the players are in the proper
position, the official shall place the ball
on the ground, in between the head of each
crosse, paying close attention to placing the
ball in the middle of the head of each crosse.
Face Off
4-3-3 g & h Page 32
• g. When you are satisfied everything is proper, instruct
the players to remain motionless by saying “Set.” The
official will still have his hand on or near the ball or
crosses when the command “Set” is given.
• h. After the “Set” command, the official shall back out
and blow the whistle when clear of the scrimmage area.
The official does not have to be stationary, and in all
likelihood will still be moving backwards, when he
blows the whistle to start play. The whistle cadence
will vary with every faceoff.
Face Off
4-3-3 i & j Page 32
• i. A violation will be called if a player picks up
and carries the ball on the back of his stick. It is
still legal to clamp the ball with the back of the
stick, but it must be moved, raked or directed
immediately. Immediately is defined as within
one step.
• j. A player may not lie on the ball or trap it with
his crosse longer than necessary for him to
control the ball and pick it up with one continuous
motion, or withhold the ball from play in any other
manner.
Where’s the Ball?
Where’s the Ball?
Face Off
4-3-3 k & l Page 32
• k. It is illegal to kick, step on, or place any other
body part to his crosse or the crosse of the
opponent. It is illegal for a faceoff player to use
his crosse to hold or pin down either player’s
crosse
• l. It is illegal for a player to use his hand or
fingers to play the ball. This shall be enforced
immediately as an unsportsmanlike conduct
penalty. Inadvertent touching of the ball when
the hand is grasping the stick should not be
called as an unsportsmanlike conduct foul.
Face Off
4-3-3 m & n Page 32
• m. It is illegal for a player to grab an opponent’s
crosse with the open hand or fingers. This shall
be enforced immediately as an unsportsmanlike
conduct penalty.
Face Off
4-3-3 m & n Page 32
n. A single-wrap of tape must be applied to the
handle of the crosse for any player taking a face-
off. The tape is to begin (but not touching) the
plastic at the throat of the crosse and continuing
six inches down the handle. Tape must be of
contrasting color to the head, gloves, and shaft.
Mechanic Discussion:
• What do we do when a player shows up for
face-off without tape on his stick?
• How can we prevent this from happening?
Face Off
Rule 4-4-3 Page 35
ART. 3 . . . During the faceoff in all penalty
situations, there must be four players in the
defensive area and three players in the
offensive area. Exception: When a team has
three players in the penalty area, a player may
come out of his defensive area to take the
faceoff but must remain onside. (See 4.10
SITUATION JK).
Face-Offs
– Know your level (Varsity, JV, Youth)
– Advantage Gained
– Plunge
– Cheating
– Administration
Officiating the Face Off
Know your level (Varsity, JV, Youth)
•Varsity
– Talk to them before you put them down
– Put them down, look, adjust what you need to
– Vary whistle cadence
•JV
– Talk to them
– Prepare them for Varsity
•Youth
– Do what you need to do to help them learn
Officiating the Face Off
– What you are looking for after you tell the
players “Down”?
– Where are you looking?
– “Down, set, whistle”
– Cheats?
Officiating the Face Off
Advantage Gained
• Before the whistle
–Head tilt (forward or back)
–Hand on the plastic
–Butt end not parallel with the mid-line
–Neutral Zone
• We should catch all of the above prior to
“Set”
Officiating the Face Off
Plunger Move
• What is it?
Clamp move
Stick bends to pinch the ball
Allows a player to pick up the ball with the back of
the stick
• Is it legal?
Yes at all levels
Rules do not allow a player to carry the ball in the
back of the stick after face off.
The ball must come out of the stick freely
Officiating the Face Off
Cheating
Grabbing with the hand
The ball
Opponents stick
Stepping on the crosse
Holding
Pinning the opponents arms with the crosse
Pinning the opponents crosse with any body part
Illegal Procedure vs. Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Illegal body check?
Officiating the Face Off
Administration
• Face off clinic prior to game
(especially early in the season)
• Look at tape on face off sticks in clinic
• Call it early and clean it up
• Talk with your partner(s)
• Let the coach know what you are seeing/calling
• Change your position(s)
Officiating the Face Off
Goal Not Counted
Rule 4-9-2n/4-19-1 Page 40/47
• Know the list of situations (14 of them!) in
rules book
• If a situation is not in the list, it needs to be a
very exceptional situation to disallow a goal
New for 2016: Airborne (details on next slide)
“Leave your feet, Lose your goal”
Goal Not Counted
Rule 4-9-2n/4-19-1 Page 40/47
n. If an attacking player, in possession of
the ball and outside the crease area,
dives or jumps (becomes airborne of
his own volition), prior to, during, or
after the release of the shot and lands in the
crease, the goal shall be disallowed.
(Leave your feet, Lose your goal)
An attacking player may legally score a goal and touch
the crease area, provided the ball enters the goal
before to the contact with the crease and his feet
are grounded prior to, during and after a shot.
(Same wording in 4-19-1)
Advancing the Ball – Over & Back
Rule 4-14-3 Page 44
Once the ball has been “touched in” the box, if the offensive
team carries, passes or propels the ball to its defensive
half of the field and the offensive team was last in
possession, and last touched the ball (except on shot), the
result will be an immediate turnover or play-on.
(Note: This is slightly different than NCAA rule.)
If the ball does not touch or go over the centerline, no
infraction has occurred Defensive players may legally bat
the ball to keep it in the offensive half of the field, but if it is
possessed and their feet are in the defensive half, it shall
be a turnover.
Restarts
Rule 4-22-2 & 3 Page 50
ART. 2 . . . Any non time-serving violation on the
defense that occurs while the ball is in the goal
area will result in the ball being awarded to the
offensive team laterally outside the goal area.
ART. 3 . . . Any non time-serving violation on the
offense that occurs while the ball is in the goal area
will result in the ball being awarded to the
defensive team. The defense will restart play with
the ball in the goal area or in the crease.
Penalty Time
Rule 7-2d Page 77
d. For the purpose of determining when a
player or players may be released from a
penalty, for all time-serving penalties called
on players of opposing teams from the time
the flag is dropped or the whistle sounds
stopping play (whichever occurs first), until
the sounding of the whistle resuming play, the
longest common penalty time between
players of opposing teams is non releasable,
as is all penalty time of a shorter or equal
duration.
Correction of Errors
Rule 7-13-2 Page 88
Mistakes by Officials - When a timekeeper, scorer or official makes a
mistake that would result in a team or player being disadvantaged and an
official becomes aware that a mistake is being made, the official shall
promptly correct the mistake If a goal is scored during the ensuing play
and the mistake is brought to the attention of the referee before the
next live ball, the referee must allow or disallow the goal, depending
on the circumstances In such situations:
• a. If all officials are fully aware of the ruling and have sufficient time
to call attention to the mistake, the correction must be made before
the next live ball.
• b. If the officials do not have sufficient time to call attention to the
mistake prior to play restarting (e.g., when the mistake itself is an
improper restart), the correction must be made before the second live
ball.
• c. Once a faceoff occurs, no prior goal may be disallowed.
Correction of Errors
Rule 7-13-3 Page 88
Inadvertent Whistles – In the event of an
inadvertent whistle, play shall be suspended
immediately. The team with possession or
entitled to possession when the whistle was
blown shall retain possession. If the ball was
loose outside the crease, possession shall be
awarded by alternate possession. If the ball
was loose inside the crease, award to the
defensive team.
Take Part. Get Set For Life.™
National Federation of State High School Associations
2016 NFHS Boys Lacrosse
Situations and Rulings
Rule 4-10
OFFSIDE
*4.10 SITUATION I: A1 is in the penalty box
serving a penalty. Team A has either six
players in its offensive half of the field or
seven players in its defensive half of the field.
RULING: Team A is offside. NOTE: For
purposes of determining offside, player(s)
serving penalties in the penalty box count as
player(s) on the field.
Rule 4-18
Goal-Crease Privileges
*4.18.1 SITUATION E: Two or more
defenders from Team B are standing in the
crease in front of the goal with a clear
intention of blocking shots, not defending
another player.
RULING: Conduct foul on Team B. If Team A
was in possession, Team B in-home serves a
30-second penalty. A second violation by
Team B should be enforced as
unsportsmanlike conduct.
Rule 4-19
Goal-Crease Prohibitions
*4.19.1 SITUATION A: A1 drives toward the
goal and jumps or dives into the crease. The
ball (a) goes into the goal; (b) does not go
into the goal.
RULING: (a) No goal. The ball is awarded to
Team B; (b) play-on or whistle.
Rule 4-19
Goal-Crease Prohibitions
*4.19.1 SITUATION B: A1 dives or jumps
toward the crease and, while in the air, is
illegally checked into the crease. The ball (a)
goes into the goal; (b) does not go into the
goal.
RULING: (a) Flag-down, no goal, assess
penalty; (b) flag-down, assess penalty.
Rule 4-19
Goal-Crease Prohibitions
*4.19.1 SITUATION C: A1 dives or jumps into
the air space over the crease and, while in the
air, is legally pushed or checked, landing in
the crease. The ball (a) goes into the goal; (b)
does not go into the goal.
RULING: (a) No goal. The ball is awarded to
the defensive team; (b) play-on for the
defense or whistle.
Rule 4-19
Goal-Crease Prohibitions
*4.19.1 SITUATION D: A1 jumps and is over
the crease. The goalkeeper is in the crease
and contacts A1 while he is in the air.
RULING: No goal. Award the ball to Team B.
Rule 4-19
Goal-Crease Prohibitions
*4.19.1 SITUATION E: A1, with his feet grounded
prior to, during and after the shot, shoots and the
ball enters the goal. During the play, he (a) is
legally pushed into the crease with the ball
entering the goal before A1 lands in the crease;
(b) is illegally pushed into the crease.
RULING: (a) The goal counts; (b) flag-down.
The goal counts if the ball enters the goal before
A1 lands in the crease.
Rule 4-19
Goal-Crease Prohibitions
*4.19.1 SITUATION F: A1 dodges B1 and
continues towards the goal crease. He shoots
and scores. After the ball enters the goal, A1
runs through the crease area.
RULING: The goal counts. A1 did not
deliberately launch himself or become
airborne during the play. Running through the
area of the crease is considered to be
different than becoming airborne and landing
in the crease.
Rule 7-3
Resuming Play After Penalty
*7.3 SITUATION D: After a faceoff and before
possession has been declared or the ball
crosses the defensive-area line, B4, who was
behind the defensive-area line at the
beginning of the faceoff, comes across the
defensive-area line to play the loose ball.
RULING: Technical foul against B. Ball
awarded to Team A at the spot where the ball
was when play was suspended. NOTE: The ball is no longer awarded to Team A in its offensive
half of the field. This ruling is the result of the deletion of language
from the Exception in Rule 7-3 in the 2016 Rules Book.
Editorial Revision
Rule *7-3 Situation D Page 80
Resuming Play After Penalty
Editorial revision….
• RULING: Technical foul against B. Ball
awarded to Team B Team A at the spot where
the ball was when play was suspended.
2016 Preseason Experienced Lacrosse Official’s Clinic #1:
New Mechanics
US Lacrosse 2016 Mechanics Changes
For the 2016 season the Men’s Officials Training
Group voted on three changes to the mechanics
after reviewing survey data from Certified
Trainers from across the country, and to properly
officiate the 2016 NFHS rules changes.
Any questions on these mechanics may be sent
US Lacrosse 2016 Mechanics Changes:
Faceoffs
3-person crew - Mechanics same as NCAA
2-person crew
•The faceoff official is responsible for the entire
faceoff. Wing official stays in his traditional
position.
•The ball is exchanged between the Lead and Trail
official after every goal.
•The faceoff official backs away to his sideline after
the faceoff in a safe manner.
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SS Responsibilities
- face-off commands/
communication
- pre-whistle violations
w/bench-side help
- Back toward far sideline
- 30-second counts
L Responsibilities
- butt end facing him
- far-side wing line
- F/O player movement
after “SET”
- post-whistle violations
- goal line coverage
- some possession calls
- line violations
R Responsibilities
- wing line violations
- goal line coverage
- move on whistle
- some possession calls
- beeper to start play
- time outs
- line violations
New F/O Mechanics – Fall 2014
L
SS
R
New 9/19/14
Updated 9/30/14
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Rotation after goals
L
SS
T L
SS
R
New 9/19/14
Updated 9/27/14
US Lacrosse 2016 Mechanics Changes: Counts Following a Faceoff
2-Person
The Trail is responsible for the initial 10- or 20-
second count following “Possession.” This
allows the Lead official to focus on getting into
position.
3-Person
The Single is responsible for the 10 and 20-second
counts following “Possession.”
US Lacrosse 2016 Mechanics Changes: Play-ons
To end a play-on after the offended team gains
possession the procedure is:
1. Point in the direction of play.
2. Say the color of the team that gained
possession, e.g. “White Ball.”
3. If unable to give the verbal then pointing in the
direction of play is sufficient.
2016 Preseason Experienced Lacrosse Official’s Clinic #1:
Game Management
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions
As an official, you have three responsibilities: Keep the game safe, keep the game fair and act in a professional manner.
The first thing you need to realize is that officials manage the game, we do not control it. We react to what happens. If we are lucky, we react before something bad happens. More often, we react after an incident occurs. To manage a game effectively, you need to manage people: players, coaches, table personnel and sometimes even spectators.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions
You have a number of tools in your toolbox, the most obvious being your whistle and flag. Less obvious—but much more important—are your communication skills. The better you can communicate what you want coaches, players and game personnel to do, the more likely they are to do it.
What follows are ten tips to help you to manage a game more effectively.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #1 Be Professional
Your interactions with players, coaches and table personnel begin well
before you arrive on the field. Did you:
• Send an email to the home team’s coach confirming the game site and time?
• Confirm meeting location, time and uniform with partner?
• Both dress in neat, clean and identical uniforms?
• Inspect the field, introduce yourself to the coaches, and conduct your coaches’
certifications in a timely manner?
• Give each coach a crew card?
• Inform the coach on when you would ask for captains?
• Ask about the national anthem?
• Conduct a face off clinic?
• Conduct the coin toss when you said you would?
• Inspect the goals?
• Certify the table personnel?
The coaches expect you to look the part and to do your job, and if you
deviate even slightly from these expectations, you have opened yourself up to
criticism before the game even begins.
Employing proper mechanics is essential to
good game management.
Coaches and players may not have a firm
grasp of mechanics, but the closer you are to the
play, the less likely they are to argue a call.
If it’s close, sell the call!
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #2 Be in the Right Spot
Being in the right spot won’t help you if you’re looking
in the wrong place. Focus on your area of responsibility.
Do not ball watch!
During live-ball play, concentrate on your keys: on-
ball and off-ball, goal and crease as the lead and the
shooter as the trail official. During dead balls, remain
focused on the players. Keep an eye on the goal scorer and
the defenders. Be vigilant as the teams cross and move to
their huddles during time outs.
You will miss things, but missing an offside in
transition is better than missing a late hit on the shooter or
the goalie, or two players jawing and shoving after a goal.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #3 Be Focused
How you say something is often more important
than what you say.
You may simply be explaining why you made a
call or what a player did, but your tone may give the
exact opposite impression.
Never throw an angry flag.
When reporting penalties, do so in a calm and
controlled manner.
Your goal is to keep everyone calm. Your
volume should be loud enough to communicate but
not so loud as to confront or to incite.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #4 Be Quiet
The rules do not require you to address questions from the coaches
unless it is a coach’s challenge (Rule 7:13). But do not make the
mistake of refusing to talk with them at all. If a coach, even an
assistant, has a question and asks in a respectful manner, it is in your
best interest to keep the lines of communication open.
Coaches are going to talk. Yes, every coach is trying gain an advantage
and influence. That is part of the game. They are going to disagree with
you. They are going to yell and scream.
You don’t need coaches to agree with your every call. It is never going
to happen. So, as far as most coaches comments are concerned,
ignore them and do not respond. You do not always need to be talking.
Learn to listen! Sometimes coaches just need to vent. Let them. For the
most part, treat the yelling and complaining as white noise.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #5 Be Open
When speaking with coaches, be calm and
composed.
Watch your tone and your body language.
Choose words that avoid confrontations and do not
demean the person you address.
If you are trying to control behavior, the last
thing you need to do is incite more misbehavior.
Avoid sarcasm. It is unprofessional and
easily misinterpreted by coaches. You do not want
to throw gasoline on the fire.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #6 Be Calm
What are some phrases or
techniques that you have used or
observed that work to keep
communication open and everyone
calm?
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #5, #6 - Be Open & Calm
In the same vein as being calm, be brief.
Once the game starts, focus on what you
need to communicate to manage the game and no
more.
Saying too much will get you in trouble more
often than saying too little.
Remember, your goal is to have a safe, fair
game. It is not to win arguments or punish players,
coaches or fans.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #7 Brief
The best way to get a coach and players to
stop complaining is to restart the play quickly.
Once the ball is in play, players play and
coaches coach.
The added advantage is that once play has
started, you must now move away from the table
area and into position.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #8 Quick
You will screw up. We all do. Get over it. Own
it. Deal with it.
Do not try and hide behind the stripes. Do not
pretend it did not happen. How you handle making a
mistake can have a huge impact on your ability to
manage the game.
“Coach, I missed that one,” goes a long way. If
it is in your power to fix it, then do so (Rule 7:13).
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #9 Be Humble
Sometimes, these tips and techniques are
not enough or the behavior on the field requires
that you take more serious action.
If a coach is out of control, the most
important thing is that you remain in control. If you
can, you want to avoid going nuclear.
Immediately flagging someone for unsports-
manlike conduct for arguing with you leaves you
with no other option left and a second violation will
result in an ejection.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #10 Be in Control
•Talk it through with the coach. If he disagrees with your brief explanation, so be it.
Restart play quickly and get the game moving. Hopefully he will get back to
coaching his team. You may even want to get away from the coach and move to
the far side.
•If that does not alleviate the issue, your first option is a verbal warning: “Coach,
that’s enough.” Be calm and quiet. You don’t want to appear to threaten a coach
or player.
•Your next option is a loose-ball or dead-ball conduct foul. This gives the ball to the
opposing team without putting anyone in the box.
•Next is the 30-second conduct foul. You are now giving the opposing team a man-
up opportunity. The in-home serves these bench penalties. Do so calmly and
quietly. No angry flags.
•Your next option is the nuclear option, a non-releasable unsportsmanlike conduct
for one, two or three minutes. And finally, a second unsportsmanlike conduct,
which by rule must be a three-minute non-releasable ejection foul.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #10 Be in Control – The Ladder
There are lines that cannot be crossed including:
• Profanity and racist comments
• Player or coach questioning your integrity as an official
• Threats
• Out of control behavior
This type of behavior demands that you skip the first few
steps of the ladder and move immediately to unsports-
manlike conduct.
US Lacrosse Game Management Suggestions: #10 Be in Control
Questions
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