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2006 Playing Rule Changes
 -  All games played in the section are governed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) 2006 Boys Lacrosse Rules Book. Every coach should have a copy of the rules book and should be familiar with the rules. The book is available for $6.75 but members of the coaches’ branch of US Lacrosse receive the book as a benefit. New York State makes changes in the rules from time to time.Federation

There are a number significant rule change for the 2006 season. The full text can be found in the appendix. Here is the synopsis of the rule changes:
  

Rule 1-9-1-c      New standards for mouth protectors including that they must be highly visible (not white or clear).
  
Rule 2-1 Requires new procedure for listing the players in the scorebook.
  
Rule 3-1-2 Revises the number of goals from 10-12 in “mercy rule” before going to a running clock in the second half.
  
Rule 4-1-1 Changes the procedure for the pre-game coin toss and allows a team to choose to have the first “alternate possession” or the choice of goal at the start of the game.
  
Rule 4-5-7 Defines ball possession when the ball is in flight at the end of a period.
  
Rule 4-7 When a ball become stuck in a crosse, it is awarded to the opposing team.
  
Rule 4-9-7 States that goal is not counted if the stick head comes off during a shot.
  
Rule 4-14 Deletes the 10 second clearing rule and replaces it with 20 seconds to advance the ball over the midfield line.
  
Rule 4-27-1 Revises rule about stopping a game if the goalie breaks his equipment.
  
Rule 4-27-3 Requires that an injured player must leave the game and cannot return until the next allowable point of substitution.
  
Rule 5-11-1 Allows official to eject a player under specific conditions.
  
Rule 7-5-2 State the order in which a player serves multiple penalties.
  
   
Reminder: All jerseys shall meet new specifications by 2008 Points of Emphasis.
  
Note: A more detailed report on the changes is available [not available].