What was that whistle for?
Why do they get the ball?
What are all these lines for?
Why are they going to the penalty box?
These questions are common on the sidelines at every lacrosse game as parents and kids learn the rules of the game. Even when the referee does their hand signal, they don't always translate to the hand signals we see from referees in other sports.
Learning the rules of the game is crucial for players on the field and parents on the sidelines. The rules keep players safe, they help players train better, and they provide a crucial structure to this high-speed sport.
If you want to know more about the rules of lacrosse, check out these resources:
Be sure to pay special attention to your son or daughter's age group. And you can scroll to the end of each document for illustrations of referee signals!
