3rd & 4th Grade (10U)

• Rule 1.1 – Field Measurements (pg. 22)
  • US Lacrosse Ruling 
    • The playing field shall be rectangular, 60 yards in length and 35 yards in width.  The center of the field shall have a four-inch “X”.  The goal creases shall be circular with a radius of 9 feet.  Either portable creases or painted creases can be utilized for games.
• Rule 1.3 – Goals (pg. 23)
  • Goals measuring 6’x6’ from the inside measurements and securely affixed netting on it that would not allow a ball to pass through it shall be used.  The goal is centered in the goal crease.
• Rule 2.1 – Number of Players (pg. 25)
  • LVYLL 2022 Ruling
    • 8 total players – 7 field players and 1 goalkeeper
    • Max 3 Long Poles on the field (47” – 54”)
• Rule 2.5 – Officials (pg. 25)
  • Two certified official is required per field of play.
• Rule 2.8 – Timekeeper (pg. 25)
  • The home team shall designate a timekeeper.
• Rule 3.2 – Score Differential (pg. 26)
  • This rule does not apply as already using running clock at this level.
• Rule 3.4 - Overtime (pg. 26)
  • Standard overtime procedures will be followed based on the 7th & 8th grade level from 3.4 starting on page 57.
• Rule 4.4 – Positioning of Players and Starting Play (pg. 27)
  • Field players will start with a 2-3-2 configuration 
  • Standard face off procedures & violations will be followed based on the 7th & 8th grade level from 4.3 starting on page 58 and 4.4 starting on page 60.
  • Players conducting a face off may have one knee down as it aligns to the 2021 faceoff regulations. Players conducting the face off are not required to have SNG positioning as outlined in NCAA and NFHS regulations
  • No passes must be attempted after possession is gained off a face off before a shot may be taken
• Rule 4.21 – Substitution Procedures (pg. 29)
  • Players will be substituted in accordance with the 7th & 8th grade level from 4.21 starting on page 54.
• Rule 4.25 – Timeouts (pg. 30)
  • Two team timeouts permitted.
• Rule 7 - Penalty Enforcement 2.1 (pg. 32)
  • 7.1 Personal Foul Enforcement Penalty (pg. 32)
  • 7.2 Technical Foul Enforcement Penalty (pg. 32)
    • LVYLL 2019 Ruling 
      • If a personal foul or technical foul is committed, a slow whistle or immediate stoppage of play will be followed. The foul will be explained to the offending player and must leave the field and enter the penalty area. In either case, the team of the offending player will play with fewer players than their opponent (man down situation). The offending player may return when the opposing team scores a goal of their full penalty time expires.