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MAJOR FOULS SHOOTING


WHAT IS IT? Shooting the ball at the goal to score is fundamental to


lacrosse. Protecting players from injury is paramount as well. Shooting on goal is both exciting and highly regulated so that girls lacrosse can be the safe and


fun sport it is. FUNDAMENTALS


AIM Good shooters use both hands with follow through dictating placement.


PROTECTION The ball carrier’s body should stay between her stick and the defender.


DEVELOPMENTAL


Not all shots need to be power shots. Finesse and placement are equally important.


Developing stick skills along with shooting techniques are essential in order for players to take controlled and safe shots.


No one is allowed to shoot at or through an opponent. It is the shooter’s responsibility to shoot safely.


CRITICAL SCORING AREA An area at the end of the field where the attacking team is shooting for goal. It is 15 meters in front of and to each side of the goal circle and 9 meters behind the goal.


PLAY SAFE


Players must be able to see the goal before they shoot.


A player may not shoot from an indirect free position until she has passed the ball to another player.


The free space to goal within the critical scoring area is defined by two lines extending from the ball to the outside of the goal circle. It is expected that a shooter will not shoot if a defender is in this space.


Any major foul committed against the goal scorer or her teammate, whether a cardable foul or not, will be penalized. The game will be restarted with a free position at center for the team scoring the goal rather than with a draw.


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GIRLS YOUTH RULES GUIDEBOOK USLacrosse.org/GirlsRules


WHEN the attacking team is trying to score


WHERE in the critical scoring area around the goal


WHO attacking ball-carrier or shooter WHY to score goals safely


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