New changes to the rules for high school lacrosse in 2017 include the following:
For a more detailed list of rules changes see the US Lacrosse Rules Changes page
- Rule 5, Section 1: Players below the restraining lines on the draw may not cross until possession has been established.
- Rule 2, Section 10: Field players will be allowed to wear hard helmets. For players interested, see the Cascade girls lacrosse helmet.
- Rule 6, Section 2f: Players will be allowed to kick the ball but not to score on an opponents goal.
- Shooting space violation against goalies has been eliminated.
For a more detailed list of rules changes see the US Lacrosse Rules Changes page