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Rule Changes for 2004
NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule Notes
February 9, 2004  -  There are not a lot of rule changes for the 2004 season and only three points of emphasis this year. Here is the list of changes:

Rule
1-9-1g4		 Beginning in 2008 all jerseys shall meet new specifications
   
Rule
1-9-2c		 Sweat pants may be worn and teammates are required to wear the same solid color.
   
Rule 2-10 Balls on the end lines - retriever requirements
   
Rule
4-6-2d 		The goalkeeper shall be given a maximum of five seconds to re-enter the crease on any restart.
   
Rule
4-12-4 		When the team in possession of the ball is offsides, the ball is awarded to the opposing team at the center of the field.
   
Rule
5-11-3		 When a second non-releasable, unsportsmanlike foul is called, the individual shall be ejected.
   
Notes: Field diagram; 1-9-1g5, 1-10-9, 10 and 11 have been renumbered
   
Reminders:

Helmet decals and external markings on helmets shall be school issued, and beginning in 2005, all teammates shall wear helmets of the same color.
     
Points of Emphasis for 2004:
     1 - Sportsmanship
     2 - Mouth Guards
     3 - Playing Field Specifications