Women's lacrosse is a fast-paced and action-packed sport that demands technical skills, agility, and teamwork. While major fouls are essential to ensure safety, minor fouls also play a crucial role in keeping the game flowing, fair, and safe. Minor fouls are less severe infractions than major fouls, but they can still influence the course of the game. Below, we explore some of the most common minor fouls in women's lacrosse, with specific examples provided by expert coaches, along with the penalties associated with these infractions.
A very common minor foul in women’s lacrosse occurs when a player covers the ball with the head of her stick while going for a "ground ball" (ball on the ground). In lacrosse, when attempting to recover a loose ball, a player is not allowed to cover the ball with her stick; instead, she must play the ball by running through it and gaining possession without covering it.