2008 MALOA Rules Test
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 2008 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse 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.
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2008 New Rules
1. Any strings or leathers used to attach the pocket to the crosse are limited to a hanging length of:
a. 6 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 2 inches
d. 4 inches
2. If a ball stop is used, the maximum thickness of the stop is:
a. 1/4 inch
b. 3/8 inch
c. 1/2 inch
d. Use of ball stops is illegal.
3. A1 scores a goal, then, without being asked for his crosse, he pulls the strings.
a. Goal counts, no penalty.
b. Goal counts, A1 serves one minute.
c. Goal does NOT count, no penalty time assessed.
d. Goal does NOT count, A1 serves one minute.
4. Once the ball is in the attack area, a new 10-second count starts when:
a. The attack team carries the ball out of the area.
b. A bad pass touches a player outside the area.
c. A bad pass hits the ground outside the area.
d. All of the above.
5. The 20-second count for advancing the ball beyond the center line will continue until:
a. A loose ball touches the ground on the midfield line.
b. A loose ball touches the ground across the midfield line.
c. A loose ball breaks the plane of the midfield line
d. Answers (a) and (b).
6. Team B is clearing the ball in its defensive half. The ball becomes loose and is kicked over the midfield line, then back over the line into B’s defensive half with no possession gained.
a. B gets a new 20-second count when the ball passes back into its defensive half.
b. B has 10 seconds to get the ball into its goal area once the ball has crossed midfield.
c. Once the ball crosses midfield, all counts are off.
d. A has 10 seconds to get the ball into its goal area once the ball has been kicked back over the line.
7. When a face-off violation occurs before the whistle, the offending team’s face-off player must:
a. Serve 30 seconds for the foul.
b. Leave the field through the substitution area and be substituted for.
c. Remain in his defensive half of the field until play is resumed.
d. Briefly step off the field in the substitution area.
Rule 1
8. The dimensions of a lacrosse field are:
a. 110 yards by 53 1/3 yards.
b. 110 yards by 53 1/3 to 60 yards.
c. 110 yards by 60 yards.
d. 120 yards by 60 yards.
9. The goal line shall be ____ inches wide.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. None of the above.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The lacrosse ball should be made of smooth or slightly textured solid rubber. The color of the ball should be:
a. Lime green.
b. White.
c. Orange.
d. All of the above are legal.
13. If a game begins using a white ball, the switch to a ball of a different color may occur:
a. At 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.
14. 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 to begin each period.
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.
15. Which of the following would be an illegal stick length for a field player (not the goalie)?
a. 40 inches.
b. 43 inches.
c. 76 inches.
d. (b) and (c) are both illegal.
16. Which of the following is NOT required equipment for the goalkeeper?
a. Mouthpiece.
b. Arm pads.
c. Chest protector.
d. Throat protector.
17. At the beginning of the game, the home team will provide ______ or be penalized by illegal procedure.
a. A working horn.
b. A working clock.
c. A visible scoreboard.
d. Both (a) and (b).
18. 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 re-starts with awarding Team B the ball at center line.
19. 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.
20. 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 assistant or head coach.
d. Mailed to schools.
21. The goalkeeper may not wear:
a. Hockey goalkeeper’s gloves.
b. Football pants without pads.
c. A football helmet.
d. Football pants with pads.
22. Shoulder pads may be altered as follows:
a. Trimmed to be more comfortable for the player.
b. Remove lower part of the upper arm pads.
c. Shoulder pads may not be altered in any way.
d. Shoulder pads may be altered as long as they are not cut.
Rule 2
23. 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. 5
b. 4
c. 6
d. Unlimited.
24. 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. Will serve ALL unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.
Rule 3
25. 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.
26. 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
27. On a face-off, or any other time during the game, A1 clamps the ball and the ball becomes stuck in the back of his crosse. The correct ruling is:
a. Face-off (or re-face) the ball.
b. Alternate possession.
c. Award the ball to team B.
d. Stop play. Team A keeps the ball.
28. The team that wins the pre-game coin toss:
a. Receives choice of goal to begin the game.
b. Receives choice of goal and first alternate possession.
c. Receives first alternate possession.
d. Receives either choice of goal or first alternate possession.
29. Regulation play ends in a tie. What happens next?
a. Get captains for a coin toss. Winner chooses goal for first overtime and alternate possession.
b. Get captains for a coin toss. Winner chooses goal for first overtime. Alternate possession stays as it was at the end of regulation play.
c. Teams switch goals. Alternate possession stays as it was at the end of regulation play.
d. Goals and alternate possession stay as they were at the end of regulation play.
30. The sequence used by an official on the face off should be:
a. "Down"; whistle.
b. "Down, set"; whistle.
c. "Set"; whistle.
d. "Down together, set"; whistle
31. 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.
32. 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).
33. A1 has possession and B1 commits a penalty in A’s 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 the same relative position on the field, but at least 20 yards from the goal.
b. Team A in possession of the ball at center-X.
c. Team B in possession of the ball at center-X.
d. A face-off.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. During a face-off, A1 causes the ball to flip into the back of his crosse. With the ball remaining loosely in the back side of the pocket, he runs away from the face-off area and flips the ball into the air, catching it in the front of his crosse.
a. Award the ball to B.
b. Re-face the ball.
c. Award the ball by alternate possession.
d. Legal play.
37. 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.
38. 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. Over-and-back violation. Award the ball to B.
39. 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 center.
c. No goal. Alternate possession.
d. No Goal. Team B gets ball outside box.
40. 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.
41. In which of the following conditions would a goal be allowed?
a. The attacking team, or both teams, were offsides at the time of the goal.
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.
42. 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.
43. 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.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. The ball goes out of bounds directly behind the goal, and a time-out is called. Where is the ball put back into play?
a. Where it went out of bounds.
b. 20 yards laterally from the goal.
c. On the end line outside of the goal area.
d. Anywhere outside of the goal area.
51. A1 has possession of the ball. A1 may request a timeout:
a. Only on a dead ball.
b. Anywhere on the field at any time.
c. When he crosses his offensive restraining line.
d. Never. Only a head coach may request a timeout.
Rule 5
52. Which one of the following is NOT a personal foul?
a. Cross checking.
b. No mouthpiece.
c. Slashing.
d. Unnecessary roughness.
53. 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 minute.
c. Two minute.
d. Four minutes.
54. A player in the game is wearing gloves that have been manufactured without palms:
a. Illegal- One releasable minute.
b. Illegal- One non-releasable minute.
c. Legal equipment- No penalty.
d. No penalty, but he must replace the gloves or tape over the palms.
55. 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.
56. 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.
57. 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).
58. 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. Crosse-checking.
b. Touching.
c. Holding or pushing.
d. Slashing.
59. A1 delivers a check with the gloved hand or hands with a punching blow. This is:
a. Unnecessary roughness.
b. Slashing.
c. Pushing.
d. Crosse-checking.
60. 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.
61. The ____ may not be cut out of gloves.
a. Fingers
b. Palms.
c. Fingertips.
d. Fingers and palms.
Rule 6
62. 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.
63. 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.
64. A player on the field objects to a call by arguing or gesturing.
a. A conduct foul may be called.
b. No conduct foul- only unsportsmanlike conduct may be called against an on-field player.
c. Illegal procedure may be called.
d. Tell the player to shut-up.
65. 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.
66. 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. Crosse-check.
b. Unnecessary roughness.
c. Holding.
d. Legal check.
67. 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.
68. 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.
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. 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.
72. 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.
73. 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.
74. 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
75. Failure to comply with equipment color provisions will result in:
a. Technical foul.
b. Personal foul.
c. Equipment warning.
d. None of the above.
76. A1, with the ball, stands in the corner of his offensive box. The defenders stay near the crease, covering from a distance.
a. A1 is stalling and must be warned.
b. Withholding the ball from play.
c. A1 is stalling. Award the ball to B.
d. No stalling if A1 is in the box and not being played by the defense.
77. A1 takes a shot. Goalkeeper, within his crease, bats the ball away with his hand. The ruling is:
a. Unsportsmanlike conduct.
b. Illegal procedure.
c. Legal play.
d. Interference.
78. 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
79. A time-serving
foul occurs in the offended team's defensive half of the field. The restart takes place:a. 20 yards laterally from the goal.
b. Near the center in the offended team's offensive half.
c. At the spot of the foul.
d. None of the above.
80. 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).
81. When two 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 penalties shall NOT be released until:
a. The full penalty time is served.
b. Both teams score.
c. One team scores.
d. None of the above.
82. 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.
83. In A’s offensive end, B1 slashes A1 on a live ball. While the ball is still live and in A1’s possession, A2 Steps in the crease.
a. B1 serves 1 minute. A2 serves 30 seconds. A’s ball.
b. B1 serves 1 minute. A2 serves 30 seconds. B’s ball.
c. Fouls cancel. Award ball by alternate possession at the spot of the foul.
d. B1 serves 1 minute. A2’s foul stops slow whistle- no time served. A’s ball.
84. 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.
85. B1 pushes A1, creating a "play on" situation. While the ball is loose, A2 goes offsides.
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.
86. Flag down, slow whistle. A2 throws a bounce pass to A8 with the ball hitting the ground 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.
87. 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.
88. According to the rotation procedure, after a goal is scored, the responsibility of the single-side official is to:
a. Communicate the number of goals scored to the table.
b. Retrieve the ball from the goal.
c. Conduct the next face-off.
d. All of the above.
89. Penalty flags should be thrown:
a. At the offending player.
b. Into the play at the spot of the foul.
c. Straight up into the air.
d. Any of the above.
90. After a pre-whistle violation on a face-off, which official puts the ball in play?
a. The lead official.
b. The trail official.
c. The single-side official.
d. The face-off official.
91. When restarting play an official should:
a. Blow his whistle and pump his arm.
b. Blow his whistle.
c. Blow his whistle and chop his arm sideways.
d. Blow his whistle and wind his arm.
92. When Coach A requests a stick check on Team B, the referee should inspect the stick in the presence of:
a. Coach A only.
b. Coach B only.
c. Coaches A and B.
d. The field judge and umpire.
93. If a fight or altercation breaks out on the field in front of the crease, the trail official should first:
a. Freeze the benches.
b. Run in to break up the fight.
c. Blow his whistle and throw his flag.
d. Write down numbers.
94. Fouls should be reported as follows:
a. Color, number, foul, penalty time.
b. Personal or technical, color, number, foul, penalty time.
c. Color, number, personal or technical, foul, penalty time.
d. Number, color, penalty time, foul.
95. 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.
96. 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.
For questions 97-100, match the numbered signal name (on the left) to the lettered signal diagram (on the right).
97. Alternate Possession
98. Non-Releasable Penalty
99. Illegally touching the ball
100. Simultaneous Fouls
a.
b.
c.
d. 