GNLL Girls 8U-14U Summary of Rules |
| 8U | 10U | 12U | 14U |
Coin Toss | None | Yes, with at least one player to determine goal to defend or first AP | Yes, with at least one player to determine goal to defend or first AP | Yes, with at least one player to determine goal to defend or first AP |
Field Lines | Goal circle with 6’ or 8.5’ radius / No restraining line | 8.5’ goal circle + 8m arc / No restraining line | NFHS field lines | NFHS field lines |
Field Size | Cross or half field | Cross or half field | Full Field | Full Field |
Goals | 3’x3’ or 4’x4’ or 6’x6’ flipped | 4’x4’ or 6’x6’ | 6’x6’ | 6’x6’ |
Balls | Soft Ball Regulation size if coaches agree / NOCSAE lacrosse balls | NOCSAE lacrosse balls | NOCSAE lacrosse balls | NOCSAE lacrosse balls |
Sticks | Small size stick / Regulation stick / No pocket requirements | Regulation stick / Modified pocket (only half the ball may fall below the bottom of the sidewall) allowed | Regulation stick | Regulation stick |
Uniforms | Recommended numbers on front and back of jersey. Players can wear shorts or skorts.
| Required numbers on front and back of jersey. Players can wear shorts or skorts. | Required numbers on front and back of jersey. Players can wear shorts or skorts. | Required numbers on front and back of jersey. Players can wear shorts or skorts. |
Players | 4v4 / No goalkeeper | 8v8 with 7 field + goalkeeper | 12v12 with 11 field + goalkeeper | 12v12 with 11 field + goalkeeper |
All Player Equipment | Per NFHS Rulebook | Per NFHS Rulebook | Per NFHS Rulebook | Per NFHS Rulebook |
Coaches | Coach may be on field, only if there are no officials
| Remain in Coaching Area | Remain in Coaching Area | Remain in Coaching Area |
Officials | 1 Official or Coach |
1 Official
| 2 Officials | 2 Officials |
Timekeepers | Officials, if used, keeps time / Teams designate timekeeper if no official | Officials keep time or designate timekeeper | Timekeeper at table required | Timekeeper at table required |
Scorekeepers | Score not kept | Scorekeeper at table / Both teams report scores within 48 hours
| Scorekeeper at table / Both teams report scores within 48 hours | Scorekeeper at table / Both teams report scores within 48 hours |
Length of Game | Two 12-minute halves / Running clock / 4-minute half time / Four 6 minute quarters allowed
| Two 18-minute halves / Running clock / 5-minute halftime | Two 20-minute halves / Running clock / 5-minute halftime | Two 24-minute halves / Running clock / 5-minute halftime |
Team Timeouts | 1 team timeout (2 mins) per game / clock runs
| 1 team timeout (2 mins) per game / clock runs, the TO cannot expire within the last 2 minutes of the game
| 2 team timeouts (2 mins) per game / clock runs, the TO cannot expire within the last 2 minutes of the game
| 2 team timeouts (2 mins) per game / clock runs, the TO cannot expire within the last 2 minutes of the game |
Overtime | No overtime | No overtime (except possibly in tournament situations) | No overtime (except possibly in tournament situations) | No overtime (except possibly in tournament situations) |
Start of Game and Half | No Draw / Home team starts at center 1st half / Opposing team starts second half and has first AP | 1 player from each team at center for draw. 3 players from each team at 8m arc at each end of field until possession attained | Draw | Draw |
Start after Goal | Official gives ball to team scored upon at side of goal circle | NFHS draw procedures / Mercy rule, team that is 4 goals or more behind may elect to take indirect free position at center | NFHS draw procedures / Mercy rule, team that is 4 goals or more behind may elect to take indirect free position at center | NFHS draw procedures / Mercy rule, team that is 4 goals or more behind may elect to take indirect free position at center |
Offsides | Not applicable | Not applicable | NFHS Offside procedures | NFHS Offside procedures |
Substitutions | Whole team substitutions recommended after goal or every 1-3 minutes during stoppage of play | Substitutions allowed during play / Recommended during stoppage of play, or after whistle or goal | NFHS substitution procedures
| NFHS substitution procedures
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Covering Ball | No covering ball at any time | No covering ball at any time | No covering ball when opponent within playing distance | No covering ball when opponent within playing distance |
Minimum Pass Rule | One attempted pass before a shot | One attempted pass before a shot
Mercy Rule, if a team is ahead by 8 or more goals the winning team must have 3 consecutive completed passes before an attempted shot on goal. The first 2 passes can occur anywhere on the field, the last pass must occur in the offensive zone | Not applicable
Mercy Rule, if a team is ahead by 8 or more goals the winning team must have 3 consecutive completed passes before an attempted shot on goal. The first 2 passes can occur anywhere on the field, the last pass must occur in the offensive zone | Not applicable |
1v1 Defense | Must play 1v1 defense in midfield / Multiple defenders on the ball allowed in an area comparable to the CSA | Must play 1v1 defense in midfield / Multiple defenders on the ball allowed in an area comparable to the CSA | Not applicable | Not applicable |
3 seconds Closely Guarded | 3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies | 3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies | 3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies | Not applicable |
3 seconds in 8m Arc | Not applicable | 3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies | 3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies | 3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies |
Goal Circle Violations | No player may enter goal circle / Player may follow through on shot
| Goalkeeper, or deputy, may enter goal circle / Player may follow through on shot |
Goalkeeper, or deputy, may enter goal circle / Player may follow through on shot
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Goalkeeper, or deputy, may enter goal circle / Player may follow through on shot
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Checking | No checking allowed | No checking allowed | Modified checking | Transitional Checking |
Cards | No cards / Teams do not play short | Team substitutes for carded player and does not play short | Team plays short for duration of the card | Team plays short for the duration of the card |