PHILOSOPHY OF 12U LACROSSE

This level of lacrosse is where young athletes are honing their technical skills and begin building the tactical skills needed in lacrosse. With respect to the competition at this level, coaches, parents, and officials should emphasize:

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12U GIRLS’ GAME FORMAT SUMMARY AND EQUIPMENT

» 8v8 (cross field) or 12v12 (full field) includes goalies

» Traditional stick and balls

» Officials are required

» Score can be kept

12U GIRLS’ RULES OVERVIEW

» At the draw players line up in both offensive and defensive end, traditional line up

» Draws after goals: Mercy rule should be applied at 4-goal differential unless waived by the losing team coach.

» Modified checking is allowed and 3-seconds closely guarded applies