Here are the top 10 most common penalties and infractions in high school men’s lacrosse, along with detailed explanations:
1. Slashing: Striking an opponent with a stick in an uncontrolled manner, typically targeting the body or head. This can result in a 1-3 minute penalty based on severity.
2. Cross-checking: Occurs when a player uses the shaft of the stick to hit an opponent, which is illegal. It involves the stick making contact with the opponent in a horizontal position, usually resulting in a 1-minute penalty.
3. Offsides: Happens when a team fails to keep the proper number of players on each side of the field (typically 4 players in the defensive zone and 3 in the offensive zone, excluding goalies). This results in a turnover or a 30-second penalty.