ZLAX INDOOR LACROSSE LEAGUE

RULES

 

1)    Face off to start game, and second half.

2)    No release after face off, until possession, or ball enters box.

3)    Checking into boards automatic 2 minutes (non-releasable).

4)    4 fouls in a game and you foul out.

5)    Fighting:  - Out for remainder of game, and next game.                                     

                - 2 fights in session—gone for session

                     - suspensions carry over to the next  session                                                                                                

6)   All penalties are at least 1 minute.

7)   No penalty flags used, arm signals with “flag down” call.

8)   10 second count to get ball over midline (count starts with possession).

9)    Backcourt if ball is passed back, or if you are legally checked back with possession, results in a loss of ball. (Ball always awarded in center circle at midfield).

10)    Backcourt violations are delayed to allow defensive team a chance for a fast break.  If the defense does not come up with ball, sound whistle, and award ball at midfield.      (Center “X”).

11)  Keep it in last 2 minutes if it is 2 goals or less (stop clock if 2 goals or less).

12) Goalie starts with ball after goal is scored on him.

13) Man up situation starts outside restraining line toward midfield.

14) Slow whistle and goal is scored.  If it was going to be a Technical foul, it is wiped out.    

      If it was going to be a personal foul, the team fouled starts with the ball at midfield,

      man up. (Center “X”).

15) Overtime (Sudden Victory) starts with a face-off.   4 minutes, or until a goal is scored. 

16) Equipment must meet safety standards.

17) All substitutions are on the fly. One off, and one on.

18) Goalies may come up and be an extra player.

19) 2 –20 minute running halves.  3-minute halftime. (Regular season)

20) 1 -30 second time out per half, per team.  (Dead Ball or possession anywhere on field)

21) Ball out of play—awarded to team that did not cause ball to go out.

22) You must have both your feet above the GLE (Goal Line Extended) for a legal goal to

       be scored.

23) Ball shot on goal from outside restraining line, without any deflection, counts for 2

      points.

 

Updated 12/1/04