Lacrosse (NCAA Men) vs Lacrosse — Same Game, Different Rules

The official lacrosse ball must be solid rubber. Per World Lacrosse specifications: Circumference: Not less than 19.7 cm (7¾ inches) and not more than 20.3 cm (8 inches); Weight: Not less than 142 g (5 oz) and not more than 149 g (5¼ oz); Color: White, yellow, or orange for men's field; yellow or...

NCAA men's lacrosse uses three stick length classifications, defined as total length including the head: Solid rubber, white, yellow, orange, or lime green (officials' selection); Circumference: 7¾ to 8 inches; Weight: 5 to 5¼ ounces

The men's lacrosse field is a rectangular grass or artificial turf surface with the following official dimensions per World Lacrosse Men's Field Rules:

The center of the midfield line is the faceoff spot ("X"), where every faceoff is taken — at the start of each quarter, after each goal, and after specified violations.

Each team consists of ten (10) players on the field at one time: 1 Goalkeeper (GK); 3 Defensemen — primarily positioned in the defensive half; 3 Midfielders — free to play the full field

Each team fields 10 players at any time: 1 goalkeeper, 3 defensemen, 3 midfielders, and 3 attackmen. The team must have at least 3 players in the offensive half and 4 in the defensive half (including the goalkeeper) at all times except during specified transitions and after a faceoff.

A standard men's field lacrosse game at the international level consists of four (4) quarters of fifteen (15) minutes each, for a total of sixty (60) minutes of playing time. Overtime procedures apply if the score is tied at the end of regulation.

The faceoff is taken at the center "X" at the start of each quarter and after each goal. The two faceoff midfielders (FOGOs in modern practice) line up on their offensive side of the midfield line; their sticks rest on the ground parallel to the l...

A goal is scored when the ball passes completely through the plane of the goal from front to back, between the goal posts and beneath the crossbar. The entire ball must cross the entire goal line for a goal to count.

A goal is scored when the entire ball passes the goal line into the goal, propelled by an attacking player's stick. , goal in time, crease violation, attacking player position).

World Lacrosse rules categorize fouls into two main types: Technical Fouls: Minor violations resulting in loss of possession or a 30-second suspension from the field (served in the penalty box) if the offending team had possession at the time of the foul.; Personal Fouls: More serious violations ...

Technical fouls are infringements that do not warrant time in the penalty box.

All players must wear the mandatory protective equipment specified in Section 2 before being permitted to take the field. Officials are required to inspect equipment prior to the start of each game.

NCAA men's lacrosse mandates NOCSAE-approved helmets and mouthpieces, properly fitted shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, and a protective cup; goalkeepers additionally wear a NOCSAE-approved throat protector and chest protector. Helmets must remain ...