The rules of the game are designed to do two things – promote fair play and keep players safe.
USA Lacrosse is committed to constantly reviewing and updating the rules of the game to ensure that those goals are always satisfied. We write and publish a stand-alone youth rule book for ages 14U and below, and in collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), we work together on the rules for high school girls' lacrosse.
Quick Resources
- 2025 Rules Interpretation Live Webinars
- 2025 Girls' High School Rules Interpretation (PDF)
- 2025 Girls' Youth Rules Interpretation (PDF)
- 2025 Girls Youth Rules Comparison Chart (PDF)
- 2025 NFHS Rules Interpretation (PDF)
- NFHS Rulebook Info for Members (PDF)
- 2024 Girls Youth Rules FAQ
- 2024 Girls Rules Changes Summary (PDF)
- 2024 Girls Youth Rules Interpretation (PDF)
- Girls Headgear FAQ
- FAQ Free Movement
- FAQ Boundaries
- FAQ Transitional Checking
- FAQ Self-Start
- FAQ Penalty Zone
