This information has been copied from the following webpage and is not inclusive of everything from the page:

https://www.uslacrosse.org/parents/girls-game-overview

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GIRLS GAME OVERVIEW

Lacrosse is a fast-paced, exciting sport that combines the best aspects of many other sports. Some highlights of what you need to know are featured on this page, and our youth guidebooks linked below feature a comprehensive look at the sport to get you up to speed.

Common Terms

8-meter arc

An arc marked in front of the goal used for the administration of major fouls. A defender may not remain in this area for more than three seconds unless closely marking her opponent.

12-meter fan

A semi-circle area in front of each goal circle bounded by an arc 12 meters from the goal circles.

Checking

Using stick-to-stick contact to try and dislodge the ball.

Free Position

An opportunity awarded to one player when a major or minor foul is committed by a player from the other team. All players must move 4 meters away from the player with the ball. When the whistle sounds to resume play, the ball carrier may run, pass or shoot, unless it’s indirect. On an indirect free position, the ball must be passed before a shot can be taken.

Goal Circle

The circle around the goal to protect the goalkeeper. No player’s stick or body may “break” the plane of the goal circle.

Modified Checking

Checking the stick only if the entire stick is below shoulder level. The check must be down and away from the body.

Marking

Closely guarding an opponent within a stick’s length.

Shooting Space

A player may not use any part of her body to guard the goal in a manner that denies the attack the opportunity to shoot safety and encourages shooting at a player.

Stand

When whistle is blown, all players must stand where they are. Ball is considered dead until whistle blows again.

Three Seconds

While defending within the 8-meter arc, remain in tha t area more than 3 seconds unless she is marking an opponent within a stick's length.

Field Diagram