What changes the result
The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.
I · Intermediate · 7 rules · Step 2 of 4The game
Keeping the ball in play
- Who gets the ball when it goes out of bounds in lacrosse sixes?The team that did not touch it last.
- What are the centre-line rules in lacrosse sixes?There are two.
- What can and can't the goalkeeper do in lacrosse sixes?Inside the 3-metre crease the goalkeeper may stop the ball with stick or body and cannot be touched by an opponent.
Fouls and penalties
- What is a minor foul in lacrosse sixes?A minor foul is any breach not listed as a major or expulsion foul, such as holding, interference, warding off or an illegal pick.
- What is a major foul in lacrosse sixes?A major foul is one of the serious ones: a body check, a slash, a cross-check, a trip, unnecessary roughness, walling in front of the goal, an illegal stick or unsportsmanlike conduct.
- How do time penalties work in lacrosse sixes?A penalised player sits in the penalty area beside the scorer's table for 30 seconds, one minute or two, and their team plays a player short.