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Penalties
The two most commonly mis-understood penalties are "Illegal Body Check" and "Slashing". This page will try to
explain to new parent what physical contact is allowed and not allowed in lacrosse. There will be some subjective
judgement of the penalty by the Referee.
What is an "Illegal Body Check" Penalty?
According to the NFHS Rulebook
Body Checking
RULE 5 SECTION 3
Body checking is permitted in 5th thru 8th grade; however, no take-out checks are permitted by any player. A take out check is defined as any check in which the player lowers his head or shoulder with the force and intent to put the other player on the ground.
Players in the 5th thru 8th grade may make contact in an upright position within five yards of the ball. No body checking of any kind (including man/ball "clear the body" type pushing) is permitted in the 2nd thru 4th grade. If a loose ball is not moving, the referee may re-start play following the alternate possession rule.
According to the US Lacrosse Parent's Guide
Illeegal Body Checking occurs when any of the following actions takes place:
A. body checking an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball;
B. avoidable body check of an opponent after he has passed or shot the ball;
C. body checking an opponent from the rear or at or below the waist;
D. body checking an opponent above the shoulders. A body check must be below the shoulders and above the waist, and both hands of the player applying the body check must remain contact with his crosse.
Body Checking
RULE 5 SECTION 3
Body checking is permitted in 5th thru 8th grade; however, no take-out checks are permitted by any player. A take out check is defined as any check in which the player lowers his head or shoulder with the force and intent to put the other player on the ground.
Players in the 5th thru 8th grade may make contact in an upright position within five yards of the ball. No body checking of any kind (including man/ball "clear the body" type pushing) is permitted in the 2nd thru 4th grade. If a loose ball is not moving, the referee may re-start play following the alternate possession rule.
According to the US Lacrosse Parent's Guide
Illeegal Body Checking occurs when any of the following actions takes place:
A. body checking an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball;
B. avoidable body check of an opponent after he has passed or shot the ball;
C. body checking an opponent from the rear or at or below the waist;
D. body checking an opponent above the shoulders. A body check must be below the shoulders and above the waist, and both hands of the player applying the body check must remain contact with his crosse.
What is "Slashing"?
According to the NFHS Rulebook
Personal Foul/Slashing
RULE 5 SECTION 6
Personal Foul/Slashing - 2nd thru 4th grade: Any poke check making contact with an opponent (other than the gloved hand while holding the stick) will be considered a slash. Also, any one-handed check will be considered a slash for the 2nd thru 4th grade. Controlled one-handed will be allowed in the 5th thru 8th grade.
According to the US Lacrosse Parent's Guide
Slashing occurs when any of the following actions takes place:
Occurs when a player's stick viciously contacts an opponent in any area other than the stick or gloved hand on the stick.
Occurs when a player's uncontrolled stick contacts an opponent in any area other than the stick or gloved hand on the stick.
Personal Foul/Slashing
RULE 5 SECTION 6
Personal Foul/Slashing - 2nd thru 4th grade: Any poke check making contact with an opponent (other than the gloved hand while holding the stick) will be considered a slash. Also, any one-handed check will be considered a slash for the 2nd thru 4th grade. Controlled one-handed will be allowed in the 5th thru 8th grade.
According to the US Lacrosse Parent's Guide
Slashing occurs when any of the following actions takes place:
Occurs when a player's stick viciously contacts an opponent in any area other than the stick or gloved hand on the stick.
Occurs when a player's uncontrolled stick contacts an opponent in any area other than the stick or gloved hand on the stick.