COASTALAX OFFICIAL SPEEDLAX RULE BOOK

Speedlax is a combined version of field & box lacrosse with teams not to exceed 6 athletes competing on a court in a 3 vs. 3 format. Speedlax recognizes the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) & its affiliates as the standard for the rules of traditional field lacrosse. However, as a separate entity, Speed Speedax exercises the right to develop its own Speedlax rules, programs, & events. NFHS rules shall apply to Speedlax programs & events except where specifically noted herein.

RULE 6 - CHANGE OF POSSESSION FOULS

All of the following are considered “Possession” fouls resulting in the loss of possession. The ball is awarded at midcourt.

Stalling - One warning that applies to both teams. :10 seconds to shoot Trapping - excessively covering the ball to gain possession

Raking - pulling a ground ball back into the stick pocket-allowed near sidelines only & allowed by the goalie (see rule 5A-2 Goalie Interference)

Warding - using a free hand to push off the defensive player while cradling Illegal Screen - creating a screen for a player with un-stationary feet Hogging – 1 pass required per possession

Bombing – shooting prior to crossing midcourt

False In-Bounds – stepping on lines and/or the court – moving more than 3 yards on sideline inbounding