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The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

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The game

  1. Is there a shot clock in women's lacrosse?Yes, from 1 January 2027 at World Lacrosse women's events.

Space and the circle

  1. What is offside in women's lacrosse?Two restraining lines cross the field, 22 metres from each goal line.
  2. How do substitutions work in women's lacrosse?Unlimited, at any time.
  3. What are the goal circle rules in women's lacrosse?The goal circle is the 3-metre circle round each goal.
  4. Who gets the ball when it goes out in women's lacrosse?The team that touched the ball last loses it.

Fouls and cards

  1. What is a minor foul in women's lacrosse?Minor fouls are the lesser breaches: an illegal draw, touching the ball with a hand, withholding the ball, checking an empty stick, holding a stick briefly, offside, an illegal substitution and delay.
  2. What is a major foul in women's lacrosse?Major fouls are the serious ones.
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