Boys Rules
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BOYS- Youth-Rules-Comparison-2024

USA LACROSSE BOYS YOUTH RULES
COMPARISON CHART 2024

Category

6U/8U

10U

12U

14U

Field Size

L: 60-70 yds

W: 35-45 yds (Cross-Field)

L: 60-70 yds

W: 35-45 yds (Cross-Field)

7v7 Cross Field 10v10 Full Field

Full Field

Cross Length

FP: 37’-42”

GK 37”-54”

LP none

FP 37”-42”

GK 37”-54”

LP 47”-54” (3 max)

FP 40”-42”

GK 40”-72”

LP 52”-72”(7v7=3 max, 10v10=4max)

FP 40”-42”

GK 40”-72”

LP 52”-72” (4 max)

Players

4v4 1GK, 3 field players

6v6 or 7v7 1GK, 5 or 6 field players

7v7 1GK 2D 2A 2M

10v10 NFHS

10 v 10 NFHS

Goal Size

4’x4’

4’x4’

6’x6’

6’v6’

All Player Equipment

NFHS

Length of Game

4 x 10’ Running

4 x 10’ Running

4 x 10’ Running

4 x 10’ Running

OverGme

No

No

No

No

Team Timeouts

None. Officials only

None. Officials Only

See 14U

2 per half, 1 each OT

Counts

4-sec GK only, no advance

4-sec GK only, no advance

See 14U

GK 4 + 20s Def zone +10s Off.zone

Faceoffs

No FO; Coin flip winner Center X. Others on own def. half >5yds from each other.

Other team ball start 2nd half

1 FO 1 GK, 2 behind each

G.L.E 7v7 adds 1 wing (foot on either SL) FO on

knee is OK

7v7 1 FO 1GK 2 behind each GLE 1 wing) foot on either sideline) 10v10 Same as NFHS

Standing Neutral Grip

Same is NFHS incl. Standing Neutral Grip.

SubsGtuGons



NFHS

NFHS

Scrum

Extended w/3 or more players, use AP

Extended w/3 or more players, use AP

N/A

N/A

Restarts

All players must be 5 yards from ball carrier

Can restart play w/ defense within 5 yards, must gain 5 yard separaSon before engaging.

Fouling Out

Personals= 3X or 5-mins

Advancing

N/A

N/A

20s Def zone + 10s Off zone + Over/Back if ajer clear

20s Def zone + 10s Off zone + Over/Back if ajer clear

Stalling

N/A

N/A

10v10 only: See 14U

Final 2m if team ahead 1-4 goals

One Pass Rule

1 akempted pass ajer FO possession or restart ajer goal scored

1 akempted pass ajer FO possession

N/A

N/A

Flag Down SituaGons

Stop play when ball hits ground, not a shot

Man-Up or ManDown

N/A; Player serves, team plays at full strength

N/A; Player serves team plays full strength

Yes (3-down max) All Sme serving fouls are Non-Releasable

Yes (3 down max) All Sme serving fouls are Non-Releasable

Penalty Time

All Time Serving fouls are Non Releasable

Offsides

N/A

7v7 > on off. Or >5 on def.(exclude penalty area: never man-down)

7v7 >4 on off/ half Or >5 on def. half (include penalty area)

10v10 see 14U

>6 on off. Half Or >7 on def.half (include penalty area)

3-Yard Rule

ALL LEGAL holds, pushes & checks must be on a player w/ possession or within 3 yds of loose ball

Body Contact

Legal Holds, Legal Pushes, Boxing Out, Riding, Incidental

Below neck and Above waist

Checking with Cross

Lij/poke bokom hand or head of cross below chest area OR downward check iniSated below BOTH players’ shoulders. No one-handed checks permiVed

See 3-yard rule, one handed OK

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