Mid-America Lacrosse Officials Association
2006 MSLA Rules Test
Name:_______________________________________
Instructions:
This is a multiple-choice exam. Select the best answer for each question. Every effort has been made for there to be only one correct answer to each question. Some questions may appear similar to those on last year’s exam. However, many of these contain small changes. Be sure to read all of the questions and answers carefully.
The 2006 NCAA rules book should be used as your reference for this test. For your convenience, the order of the questions follows the order of the book.
The NCAA rulebook can be downloaded from http://www.ncaa.org/library/rules/2006/2006_m_lacrosse_rules.pdf
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2006 New Rules
1. A1 scores a goal. Before the face off, it is noticed that A1 was not wearing a mouthpiece. The correct ruling is:
a. Goal does not count, and A1 serves 1 minute.
b. Goal does not count, and A1 serves 30 seconds.
c. Goal counts, and A1 serves 1 minute.
d. Goal counts, and the game starts with awarding Team B the ball at center line.
2. A1 scores a goal. Before the face off, it is noticed that A1 was not wearing a legal helmet or legal gloves. The correct ruling is:
a. Goal does not count, and A1 serves 1 minute.
b. Goal does not count, and A1 serves 30 seconds.
c. Goal counts, A1 serves 1 minute non-releasable foul.
d. Goal counts, but equipment situation must be corrected. Restart with face off.
3. A1 is clearing the ball in his defensive half of the field. He steps on the center line with one foot, then turns back toward his own goal.
a. The 10-second offensive count begins when A1 steps on the center line.
b. 20-second defensive count continues. A1 has not cleared the ball.
c. A new 20-second defensive count begins when A1 turns back from the center line.
d. 20-second count continues and 10-second count begins. A1 must honor both counts.
4. The verbal commands used by an official on the face off should be:
a. “down”.
b. “down, set”.
c. “set”.
d. “ready, down, set”.
5. A goal shall be disallowed if:
a. There is a flag down for a foul by the scoring team.
b. There is a play-on for a foul by the scoring team.
c. A player from the attacking team was released early from the penalty area.
d. All of the above.
6. A1, with possession, is going to the goal and loses a glove or shoe. He shoots and scores. The correct ruling is:
a. No goal; the ball is awarded to Team A on restart.
b. No goal; the ball is awarded to Team B on restart.
c. Goal counts; the ball is awarded to Team B on restart.
d. Goal counts; restart with face off.
7. During a lacrosse inspection, the officials discover that the ball does not roll freely from the pocket when the stick is held horizontal to the ground. The correct ruling is:
a. 3-minute non-releasable foul and stick is removed from the game.
b. 1-minute non-releasable foul and stick can be corrected, if the problem was that the pocket was too deep.
c. Stick must be corrected.
d. Both a and b.
8. A flag is down. The ball enters the attack area. Play shall not be stopped unless:
a. The ball leaves the attack area.
b. A whistle is blown.
c. There is a change of possession.
d. All of the above.
9. A flag is down against B1. A1 loses possession in the attack area. While the ball is loose, B2 commits a loose ball push.
a. Play-on, continue if Team A gains possession.
b. Immediate whistle. Enforce penalty against B1. B2 does not serve.
c. Second flag on B2. Play continues. When play ends, B1 and B2 will both serve time.
d. Immediate whistle. B1 and B2 both serve time.
10. In the event of lightning, play must not be resumed until at least:
a. 10 minutes after the last flash.
b. 20 minutes after the last flash.
c. 30 minutes after the last flash.
d. One hour after the last flash.
Rule 1
11. At each end of the field, there is an area known as the attack area. The dimensions of the attack area are:
a. 35 yards by 35 yards.
b. 40 yards by 35 yards.
c. 40 yards by 40 yards.
d. 20 yards by 40 yards.
12. The goal line shall be ____ inches wide.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. none of the above.
13. The scorer’s table should be placed at least ___ yards from the sideline at the centerline of the field:
a. 6 yards
b. 5 yards
c. 3 yards
d. 10 yards
14. The dimensions of the coach’s area are:
a. 15 yards by 6 yards.
b. 20 yards by 6 yards.
c. 20 yards by 5 yards.
d. 15 yards by 5 yards
15. Limit lines should be marked outside of the sidelines to control:
a. coaches.
b. spectators and the media.
c. players serving penalty time.
d. all of the above.
16. The lacrosse ball should be made of solid rubber. The color of the ball should be:
a. lime green
b. white.
c. orange.
d. all of the above are legal.
17. If a game begins using a white ball, the switch to a ball of a different color may occur at the following times:
a. any time as long as both coaches agree to the change.
b. at the sole discretion of the home team.
c. after a goal or between quarters only.
d. between quarters only.
18. Which of the following is correct?
a. The home team is requested, but not required, to provide ball retrievers. If ball retrievers are not provided, a minimum of four balls should be on the end line.
b. Ball retrievers should be attired in the home team’s colors.
c. The visiting team must provide ball retrievers from the beginning of the game through the end of the first half.
d. Ball retrievers must position themselves directly behind the goal in the case of a missed shot.
19. Which of the following would be an illegal stick length?
a. 40 inches.
b. 50 inches.
c. 72 inches.
d. a and c are both illegal.
20. Which of the following is an illegal dimension for the head of the crosse at its widest point?
a. 9 1/2 inches.
b. 6 inches.
c. 6 1/2 inches.
d. 7 inches.
21. All lacrosse handles made of metal must have:
a. a wood plug on the end.
b. enough tape wrapped around it to prevent injury.
c. a plastic plug on the end.
d. any of the above would comply with the rules.
22. Which of the following is NOT required equipment for the goalkeeper?
a. mouthpiece.
b. arm pads.
c. chest protector.
d. throat protector.
23. What is the maximum length cleat allowed?
a. 1 inch
b. ¾ inch
c. ½ inch
d. ¼ inch
24. The pre-game equipment certification must be:
a. given to head coach before every game.
b. done to each team at the beginning of the year.
c. given to asst. or head coach.
d. mailed to schools.
25. The goalkeeper may NOT wear:
a. hockey goalkeepers’ gloves.
b. football pants without pads.
c. a football helmet.
d. football pants with pads.
26. Shoulder pads may be altered to:
a. cut to be more comfortable for the player
b. remove lower part on the upper arm
c. shoulder pads may not be altered in any way
d. shoulder pads may be altered as long as not cut
Rule 2
27. A team may have a maximum of ___ players using long crosses (52-72 inches in length), not counting the goalkeeper’s lacrosse, in the game at any time:
a. five
b. four
c. six
d. unlimited
28. The “In-Home”:
a. must be one of the team’s captains.
b. may be any player in uniform.
c. must be a starter in the game.
d. must be wearing a number less than “10”.
29. Which statement is correct?
a. The home team provides the official timer. The visiting team provides the official scorer.
b. The official timer and scorer may be provided by either team.
c. The home team provides both the official timer and official scorer.
d. The visiting team provides both the official timer and official scorer.
Rule 3
30. In the event of a tie score at the end of regulation play, play shall be continued with overtime after a ___ intermission:
a. ten-minute
b. two-minute
c. three-minute
d. five-minute
31. In overtime, the teams shall play periods of four minutes each until:
a. one period has been completed and the score is no longer tied.
b. two periods have been completed.
c. the score is no longer tied after both teams have been given an opportunity to score.
d. a goal is scored.
Rule 4
32. A1 shoots. As he follows through the head of his lacrosse flies off. Ball goes into the goal. The correct ruling is:
a. Goal counts, face off
b. Goal counts, team B gets ball at "X"
c. No goal, alternate possession
d. No goal, team B gets ball outside box
33. On a face-off, or any other time during the game, A2 clamps the ball and the ball becomes stuck in his crosse. The correct ruling is:
a. Face-off the ball
b. Alternate possession
c. award ball to team B
d. free up the ball and team A keeps it
34. The team that wins the pre-game coin toss
a. receives choice of goals.
b. receives choice of goals and first alternate possession.
c. receives first alternate possession.
d. chooses either choice of goals or
first alternate possession.
35. A1 is injured on a face-off. Before possession is declared, and before the ball has crossed the defensive clearing line, a whistle sounds to stop play for the injury. Play should be restarted in the following manner:
a. Award possession to team B
b. Reface where the ball lay at the time of the whistle
c. Award ball per alternate possession rule
d. Reface at center with original restrictions
36. When correctly positioned for a face-off, the players’ gloves should NOT:
a. rest on the ground
b. touch the centerline
c. touch the plastic head of the stick.
d. both b and c
37. A1 has possession and B1 commits a penalty in the offensive half of the field; a flag is down. Ball now becomes loose as period ends. The next period starts with:
a. Team A in possession of the ball at center-X
b. Team B in possession of the ball at center-X
c. Team A in possession of the ball at the same relative position on the field, but at least 20 yards from the goal
d. A face-off
38. On a face-off, A1 makes an audible comment meant to cause B1 to move before the whistle is blown to initiate play. A1 should be penalized for this infraction:
a. technical foul, award the ball to team B.
b. unsportsmanlike conduct, 1 minute releasable penalty.
c. unsportsmanlike conduct, 1 minute non-releasable penalty.
d. technical foul, A1 serves 30 seconds, award the ball to team B.
39. When the whistle sounds to start play, the players in the wing areas shall be released. Which of the following situations will NOT release the remaining players?
a. a whistle stops play for a time-serving foul.
b. a whistle stops play for a technical foul.
c. the ball goes out of bounds after having been touched by one of the players on the field.
d. a team gains possession of the ball.
40. During play, the ball becomes stuck in the front of A1’s crosse.
a. Count four seconds, award the ball by alternate possession.
b. Count four seconds, award the ball to Team B.
c. Immediate whistle, award the ball by alternate possession.
d. Immediate whistle, award the ball to Team B.
41. In which of the following situations has a goal been scored?
a. The ball comes to rest on the goal line.
b. The ball strikes three goal posts and rebounds back onto the field of play.
c. The ball passes from the front completely through the imaginary plane formed by the rear edges of the goal line and the pipes.
d. All of the above.
42. In which of the following conditions would a goal be allowed?
a. The attacking team, or both teams, were offside at the same time that the goal occurred.
b. The defensive team had more than ten men on the field when the goal occurred.
c. The goal occurred after one of the officials had sounded the whistle for any reason.
d. The goal occurred after time had expired in the period.
43. B1, while chasing A1, goes offside. B2 also goes offside. A1 takes a shot and scores a goal. The ruling for this situation is:
a. Slow whistle, goal counts, B1’s foul is wiped out by the goal but B2 serves 30 seconds.
b. Slow whistle, goal counts, B1 and B2 serve 30-second penalties.
c. Slow whistle, goal doesn’t count, B1 and B2 technical fouls wiped out by the goal.
d. Slow whistle, goal counts, B1 and B2 technical fouls wiped out by the goal.
44. B1 goes offside and returns to the proper half of the field, then goes offside again and continues to play in a slow whistle situation. The ruling on this play is that B1 has committed:
a. two technical fouls and an unsportsmanlike conduct foul.
b. one technical foul and an unsportsmanlike conduct foul.
c. two technical fouls.
d. one technical foul.
45. A2 shoots on goal. The ball is loose in the crease when official blows whistle, thinking that a goal was scored. The correct ruling is:
a. stop play and award ball to defensive team
b. stop play and use alternate possession
c. stop play and award ball back to attacking team
d. none of the above
46. Upon gaining possession of the ball inside the defensive half of the field, a team must advance the ball beyond the midfield line within ___ seconds; failure to do so will result in a _____.
a. ten seconds; turnover.
b. twenty seconds; personal foul.
c. ten seconds; personal foul.
d. twenty seconds; turnover.
47. Which of the following is a legal body check?
a. A1 checks B1 in the neck area.
b. A1 checks B1 on the thighs.
c. A1 checks B1 from the front or side.
d. A1 checks B1 below the knees.
48. During play if a goalkeeper’s stick becomes broken, play shall:
a. continue.
b. Continue until the defensive team gains possession.
c. Be suspended using the slow whistle.
d. Be suspended immediately.
49. Which of the following would NOT result in a violation of goalkeeper privileges?
a. Loose ball in front of the crease; the goalkeeper’s crosse is checked outside the crease.
b. The body of the goalkeeper is checked while within the goal-crease.
c. The crosse of the goalkeeper is checked while the goalkeeper has possession of the ball in the crease.
d. Loose ball within the crease, the goalkeeper’s crosse is checked within the crease.
50. During live ball play, official team timeouts may be called when:
a. a player has the ball and one foot in the attack area.
b. a player with the ball is in the team’s offensive half of the field.
c. a player has possession anywhere on the field.
d. there are no live ball team timeouts.
51. Regulation ends in a tie. Before overtime:
a. The teams switch ends of the field. Alternate possession (AP) remains the same.
b. The teams and AP remain as they were for the fourth quarter.
c. A coin is flipped to determine which goal the winner defends. AP stays as it was.
d. A coin is flipped. The winner gets to choose a goal to defend, or AP.
52. During sudden victory overtime play, how many timeouts are allocated to each team?
a. two timeouts per sudden victory period.
b. two timeouts in addition to any remaining from regular play.
c. one timeout per sudden victory period.
d. one timeout in addition to any remaining from regular play.
53. Once the game has commenced, a request for the inspection of an opponent’s crosse may be made by:
a. any player on the field.
b. a head coach.
c. any member of the coaching staff.
d. any player.
Rule 5
54. Team A hides its 10th man in the penalty box with the intent of slipping him into the game on a clear. The correct ruling is:
a. Unsportsmanlike conduct
b. Good play
c. Technical foul
d. None of the above
55. Personal fouls are those of a serious nature. Which one of the following is NOT a personal foul?
a. cross checking.
b. offside.
c. slashing.
d. unnecessary roughness.
56. A player who adjusts the strings of his stick when asked for a stick check will serve how much time if the stick is legal?
a. none
b. one min.
c. two min.
d. four min.
57. Initiating contact with the head is known as “spearing”. The minimum penalty for spearing is:
a. one minute releasable.
b. three minutes releasable
c. three minutes non-releasable.
d. one minute non-releasable.
58. The striking of an opponent in any part of the face or on the neck or head by the crosse of an opponent is called “slashing”, except when committed by the player in the act of:
a. passing.
b. shooting.
c. attempting to scoop.
d. all of the above.
59. The one-hand wraparound check with the crosse is legal. The check must be crosse-on-crosse and no ___ may be done with the free hand.
a. cross-checking.
b. touching.
c. holding or pushing.
d. slashing.
60. A1 delivers a check with the gloved hand or hands with a punching blow. This is:
a. unnecessary roughness.
b. slashing.
c. pushing.
d. cross-checking.
61. A crosse found illegal due to a deep pocket will carry a penalty of:
a. one-minute releasable.
b. three-minute non-releasable.
c. three-minute releasable.
d. one-minute non-releasable.
62. A player using a crosse found illegal because it was altered to gain an advantage will receive a penalty of:
a. three-minute releasable.
b. one-minute releasable.
c. one-minute non-releasable.
d. three-minute non-releasable.
63. The ____ may not be cut out of gloves.
a. fingers.
b. palms.
c. fingertips.
d. fingers and palms.
Rule 6
64. If a player uses the portion of the handle of his cross between his hands to hold an opponent this should be called:
a. holding
b. pushing
c. cross-check
d. unnecessary roughness
65. Defensive player B1 is clearing the ball between the defensive-area line and the midfield line when an attack player runs through the crease. The correct ruling is:
a. Flag down, technical foul.
b. Flag down, personal foul.
c. Stop play, free clear.
d. None of the above.
66. Stepping on an opponent’s crosse is considered:
a. unnecessary roughness.
b. interference.
c. holding.
d. either (b) or (c).
67. A player may not interfere in any manner with the free movement of an opponent except under which of the following circumstances:
a. both players are within five yards of a loose ball.
b. the ball is in flight and within five yards of the players.
c. the opponent has possession of the ball.
d. all of the above.
68. A1 is within five yards of a loose ball. B1 holds A1’s crosse with his crosse, preventing A1 from participating in the play. The ruling is:
a. cross-check.
b. unnecessary roughness.
c. holding.
d. legal check.
69. No offensive player shall move into and make contact with the defensive player with the purpose of blocking a defensive player from the man he is playing. A player violating this rule is guilty of:
a. illegal screen.
b. pushing.
c. holding.
d. interference.
70. A1 has the ball. A1, advancing towards B1, pulls his crosse back with one hand and protects his crosse with the other arm. A1 contacts B1’s crosse with his protecting arm and continues to drive against B1 and his crosse. The ruling is:
a. A1 is warding off.
b. legal play.
c. A1 is pushing.
d. B1 is holding.
71. A loose ball is on the ground, and a player lies on top of it. The correct call is:
a. interference.
b. unsportsmanlike conduct.
c. withholding the ball from play.
d. illegal procedure.
72. There is a loose ball in the crease, and the goalkeeper covers it with his crosse and draws back to scoop it all in one more-or-less continuous motion. The correct ruling is:
a. illegal procedure.
b. withholding the ball from play.
c. legal play.
d. crease violation.
73. With offensive stalling rules in effect, and a team having been warned to “keep it in”, a turnover will NOT result if:
a. the ball is passed out of the goal area.
b. a shot carries out of the goal area.
c. the ball is run out of the goal area.
d. a player is legally checked out of the goal area.
74. A clear is considered to be an attempt by a team to move the ball:
a. beyond the defensive clearing line.
b. from defensive half of the field to the offensive half.
c. from the offensive midfield into the goal area.
d. from the defensive half of the field to the goal area.
75. Team A brings the ball into the attack goal area. However, after getting the ball into the attack goal area, it is obvious to the officials that Team A is keeping the ball from play in the corners of the attack goal area. The correct ruling is:
a. unsportsmanlike conduct.
b. Team A is stalling and must be warned.
c. illegal procedure.
d. Team A is stalling and a turnover should result.
76. Team B has possession of the ball between its defensive clearing line and the centerline. It is clear that Team B is stalling. The correct ruling is:
a. legal play.
b. Team B should be warned to clear the ball.
c. a twenty-second count is in effect.
d. automatic defensive stalling rules in effect.
77. Failure to provide a working horn and game clock will result in:
a. technical foul
b. personal foul
c. equipment warning
d. none of the above
78. A player, other than the goalkeeper in his crease, may not touch the ball with his hands while the ball is in play. The penalty for this violation is:
a. unsportsmanlike conduct.
b. withholding the ball from play.
c. interference.
d. illegal procedure.
79. A1 takes a shot. Goalkeeper B1, within his crease, bats the ball away with his hand. The correct ruling is:
a. unsportsmanlike conduct.
b. illegal procedure.
c. legal play.
d. interference.
80. A player shall not take part in the play of a game in any manner without his crosse. The correct ruling for this infraction is:
a. illegal procedure.
b. unsportsmanlike conduct.
c. use of illegal equipment
d. conduct foul.
Rule 7
81. A time serving foul occurs in the offended team's defensive half of the field. The restart takes place:
a. at the center "x"
b. at the centerline in the offended team's offensive half
c. at the spot of the foul
d. none of the above
82. A player serving releasable penalty time shall remain in the penalty box until:
a. a goal is scored by the opposing team.
b. the opposing team commits a foul.
c. the penalty time has expired.
d. (a) or (c)
83. When two or more players from opposing teams are sent out of the game as a result of live ball fouls, and the penalty time for each player is the same, the players shall NOT be released from the penalty area until:
a. the full penalty time is served.
b. both teams score.
c. one team scores.
d. none of the above
84. In A’s offensive end, B1 slashes A1 on a live ball causing the ball to become loose. After the whistle ending play, A1 retaliates and slashes B1. A1 and B1 each serve 1 full minute. How is play restarted?
a. B’s ball at the spot of the foul (at least 20 yards from the goal).
b. A’s ball at the spot of the foul (at least 20 yards from the goal).
c. Award ball by alternate possession at the spot of the foul.
d. B’s ball, free clear.
85. In A’s offensive end, B1 slashes A1 on a live ball. While the ball is still live and in A1’s possession, A2 retaliates and slashes B1. A2 and B1 each serve 1 full minute. How is play restarted?
a. B’s ball at the spot of the foul (at least 20 yards from the goal).
b. A’s ball at the spot of the foul (at least 20 yards from the goal).
c. Award ball by alternate possession at the spot of the foul.
d. B’s ball, free clear.
86. Team B delays game before face-off. Team A is awarded the ball. A1 commits a personal foul before the whistle. The correct ruling is:
a. Neither B nor A1 serve any time; B gets the ball.
b. B serves thirty seconds; A1 serves one minute; play will resume with another face-off.
c. B serves thirty seconds; A1 serves one minute; B gets the ball.
d. B does not serve any time; A1 serves one minute; B gets the ball.
87. B1 pushes A1, creating a “play on” situation. While the ball is loose, A2 goes offside.
a. No whistle; the “play on” situation is over.
b. Whistle stops play; ball is awarded to Team A.
c. Whistle stops play; play will resume with application of the alternate possession rule.
d. Whistle stops play; ball is awarded to Team B. No whistle; the “play on” situation is over.
88. Flag down, slow whistle. A2 throws a bounce pass to A8 while both are outside of the attack area. Does the slow whistle continue?
a. Yes.
b. No.
c. Yes, if the pass is completed.
d. None of the above.
89. B1 in penalty area for one minute releasable foul. After thirty seconds of play the official timer tells B1 to return to the game and A1 scores a goal. The correct ruling is:
a. goal counts; B1 returns to the penalty box to serve the remainder of the penalty time.
b. no goal; B1 returns to the penalty box to serve the remainder of the penalty time.
c. goal counts; B1’s remaining penalty time is wiped out.
d. goal counts; B1 returns to the penalty box if he participated in the play