1. Field line changes
Self-Start review
When can you not self-start? (Rule 13.A.9.h)
• When the game clock is stopped
• There is a restraining-line violation
• There is an illegal draw
• All fouls occuring in the AFA
All boundaries are self-start
Women's Lacrosse Recertification
Changes & Clarifications
video
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes
Field line changes
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes

2. Field line changes
Self-Start and boundary balls
Boundaries: Players may self-start on all boundary balls, whether
on a shot or a change of possession.
13.A.9.e Players must stand 2m inside the boundary from the
spot where the ball went out of bounds and may self-
start. All other players 1m away
13.A.9.f If the ball crossed the end-line within the AFA and
below the GLE, play will resume at the closest dot.
Players may self-start
Women's Lacrosse Recertification
Changes & Clarifications
video
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes
Field line changes
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes

3. Field line changes
Self-Start clarifications
13.A.9.g Players may self-start, but will not be penalised for a
self-start when this is not permitted.
13.A.9.i Officials will reset the free position, players may still
self-start if this was allowed. However repeated
instances will result in a delay of game penalty.
Women's Lacrosse Recertification
Changes & Clarifications
video
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes
Field line changes
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes

4. Field line changes
Stopped Time Procedures
The game clock only stops on certain whistles in the last 30
seconds of Q1, Q2, Q3 and 2 min of Q4
! This in incorrect in the current iteration of the rule book!
Women's Lacrosse Recertification
Changes & Clarifications
video
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes
Field line changes
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes

5. Field line changes
Stopped Time Procedures
The clock is stopped on the official’s whistle within the last 30 sec of
Q1, Q2, Q3 and last 2 min of Q4 for: :
• Any foul by the defense in their defensive AFA
• Restraining-line violations
• In addition to all the times the clock regulary stops according to
rule 10.B (Time-outs, injuries, warning cards or any other time
an official signals that the clock must be stopped)
Women's Lacrosse Recertification
Changes & Clarifications
video
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes
Field line changes
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes

6. Field line changes
Stopped Time Procedures
The clock continues to run on all other whistles, for example:
• Illegal draw (no self-start, but clock will continue to run)
• Midfield Major/Minor fouls by both teams outside the AFA
• Major/Minor/Goal-circle fouls by the attacking team anywhere
on the field
• Boundary balls by both teams, including inside the AFA
Women's Lacrosse Recertification
Changes & Clarifications
video
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes
Field line changes
Overtime procedure changes
Changes to self-start and stop clock
Shooting space exception
Three second clarification
Goal-circle changes