NCAA Has Adopted New Head Rules For High School Boys Lacrosse.
2009-08-24
The NCAA has adopted a new rule pertaining to the measurements of the lacrosse head. As the THSLL follows the rules of the NCAA, effective January 1, 2010 this rule will go into effect.You can find a diagram and size specifications on the link below on pages 108-109:
or here is the stated rule
Beginning January 1, 2010, measurements for the crosse shall include the following, in addition to current specifications:
Measurement from throat (inches) / Minimum distance between narrowest point of head (inches)
1.25 / 3.0 (all measurements)
3.0 / 3.0 (all measurements)
5.0 / 3.5 to 4 on front; 3.5 on back
Widest point / 6 to 6.5 on front; 6 on back
Note: From the 1.25-inch measurement to the top of the crosse, the distance between the sidewalls of the crosse must be at least 3 inches.
Illegal Crosse
SECTION 5. A player may not use a crosse that does not conform to required specifications. Use of an illegal crosse carries a one- or three-minute nonreleasable penalty. A crosse found illegal due to a deep pocket will carry a one-minute nonreleasable penalty and the crosse may be returned if adjusted. A player using a crosse found to be illegal for any other reason will receive a three-minute nonreleasable penalty, and the illegal crosse will remain in the table area for the remainder of the game. Every crosse on a team is subject to inspection, and the crosse need not have been in the game to be inspected.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Jerry Reilly
