2023 GLOA Fall Rules Test

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This test is required of all new officials who are not USA Lacrosse members and attended the boys lacrosse referee Trainings. The test is open book. Take it slowly and as many times as you need to. The point here is to get you into the rule book!

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1. What is the correct definition of the "over and back" rule? *

2 points

a. After the ball has been successfully advanced into the goal area; the offensive team may not carry, pass or propel the ball to its defensive half of the field.

b. Anytime the ball crosses back over to the defensive half of the field regardless of who last possessed or touched the ball.

c. While a 10 second advancement count is still on and the offensive team may carry, pass or propel the ball to its defensive half of the field.

d. Both (a) and (c).

2. Which of the following meet the requirements for 6 inches of contrasting-color tape on a faceoff stick? *

2 points

a. Single wrap of tape.

b. Paint.

c. Other covering.

d. All of the above.

3. Team A has possession and is not trying to create a scoring opportunity. In which of the following situations should Team A be warned for stalling? *

2 points

a. Team A is playing man-down, with possession in its offensive half, and appears to be keeping the ball from play.

b. During the last two minutes of regulation play, Team A is ahead by 4 goals or less and has possession in its offensive half of the field.

c. Team A has satisfied the 10 second count; Team A takes the ball outside the goal area and is not attempting to get the ball back in the box.

d. Team A should be warned for stalling in all of these situations.

4. Team B is clearing and the 20-second count is on. Which of the following does NOT end the count? *

2 points

a. The ball becomes loose.

b. Team A gains possession.

c. Team B calls a timeout.

d. The ball goes out of bounds.

5. For GHSA contests, when would a game go to a running clock? *

2 points

a. Never.

b. 10-goal differential at any time.

c. When the timekeeper wants to speed up the game.

d. When either coach demands it.

6. Player B1 legally body-checks ball carrier Player A1 causing the mouthpiece of Player A1 to fall out, but A1 maintains possession of the ball. What is the proper ruling? *

2 points

a. No foul – legal play, but immediate whistle. Player must put his mouthpiece back in before continuing play. Team A restarts with possession.

b. Flag-down, slow whistle.

c. Immediate whistle. Award the ball to Team B.

d. Conduct foul; A1 serves 30 seconds.

7. Player A1 is awarded the ball after a faceoff violation. Where should play be restarted? *

2 points

a. In Team A's offensive half of the field one step over the center line.

b. Restart play wherever the ball was when play was suspended, players below the restraining line must stay below the line until the whistle.

c. Restart play wherever the ball was when play was suspended and all players are released.

d. None of the above.

8. Team A causes the ball to go out of bounds in the substitution area. How should play be restarted? *

2 points

a. Have Team B player obtain a ball and start play near the sideline.

b. 30-second illegal procedure penalty on Team A.

c. Have Team B player obtain a ball, then move 5 yards into the field of play from the out of bounds spot and restart play.

d. All substitutes must vacate the substitution box prior to restarting play.

9. Where are spectators and media (including photographers) NOT permitted? *

2 points

a. Behind the end lines (unless permanent seating exists).

b. Immediately behind the benches or table area.

c. Inside the limit lines.

d. All of the above.

10. Upon arrival to the field, the officials note that the field dimensions are incorrect. The proper procedure is to give the home coach a reasonable amount of time to correct the field; if he does not, then: *

2 points

a. Penalize 1-minute nonreleasable and award the ball to the visiting team.

b. Penalize 3-minute nonreleasable and award the ball to the visiting team.

c. Play the game and notify the assigning authority of the problem provided the game can be played safely.

d. Game cannot be played, notify the assigning authority of the problem.

11. During a game, when may a coach legally enter the field of play without the permission of an official? *

2 points

a. To tend to an injured player.

b. To warm-up a goalkeeper.

c. At halftime.

d. All of the above.

12. If a crosse does not conform to required specifications, the proper penalty is: *

2 points

a. Any and all crosse violations result in a 2-minute nonreleasable penalty and the crosse may return to the game after the penalty is served and the issue has been corrected

b. A deep pocket results in a 3-minute nonreleasable penalty and the crosse will be held at the table for the remainder of the game.

c. Any crosse violation, except a deep pocket, will result in a 3-minute releasable penalty and the crosse may return to the game once the problem is corrected.

d. Any crosse violation, except a deep pocket, hanging strings or missing end cap, will result in a 3-minute nonreleasable penalty and the crosse will remain in the table area for the remainder of the game.

13. The officials use “Get It In/Keep It In” in which of the following situations? *

2 points

a. Team in possession of the ball steps out of the box.

b. Under two minutes left in the game and the winning team has possession of the ball in their offensive half of the field and is ahead by 4 goals or less

c. Team in possession of the ball is considered stalling outside of the box.

d. Both (b) and (c).

14. Player A1 has possession when the official notices that defender B1 is not wearing a mouthpiece. The official knows that the mouthpiece did not come out as a result of play. What is the correct procedure? *

2 points

a. Allow play to continue if the situation does not appear dangerous and then tell player B1 to get his mouthpiece in immediately.

b. Technical foul. Flag-down, slow-whistle. Allow the free play to continue until play must be suspended.Then enforce the penalty against B1.

c. Technical foul. Immediate whistle. B1 serves 30-seconds.

d. Personal foul. Immediate whistle. B1 serves 1-minute nonreleasable.

15. What is all of the required equipment for a field player? *

2 points

a. Helmet with face mask and 4 chin straps, mouthpiece, protective gloves, shoulder pads, shoes, arm pads, and shin guards.

b. Helmet with face mask and 4 chin straps, mouthpiece, protective gloves, shoulder pads, shoes, arm pads, and knee pads.

c. Helmet with face mask and 4 chin straps, protective gloves, shoulder pads, shoes, arm pads, and eye shield.

d. Helmet with face mask and 4 chin straps, mouth guard, protective gloves, shoulder pads, shoes, and arm pads.

16. Which of the following would be an illegal crosse for a field player (not the goalie)? *

2 points

a. 46 inches.

b. 40 inches.

c. 37 inches.

d. (a) and (c) are both illegal.

17. Except at halftime, when may a coach or assistant coach enter the table area? *

2 points

a. A coach or assistant coach always has full access to the table area.

b. During a dead ball, only to make an inquiry with the table staff or for a legal stick exchange with a player in the opposite side of the field from that team's bench.

c. During live action, only for a legal stick exchange with a player in the opposite side of the field from that team's bench.

d. Both (b) and (c).

18. Immediately after a goal the officials notice that the ball being used does not have the label “Meets NOCSAE Standard.” How should the game proceed? *

2 points

a. The goal counts. The ball is removed and the game continues with a properly marked ball.

b. The goal is disallowed. The ball is removed and the game continues with a properly marked ball awarded to the opposing team.

c. If scored by the home team, the goal is disallowed. If scored by the visiting team, the goal stands. The ball is removed and the game continues with a properly marked ball.

d. The goal is disallowed. The home team’s In-Home serves a 3-minute nonreleasable penalty.

19. Which of the following would be considered body checking a defenseless player? *

2 points

a. Body checking a player who has his head down in an attempt to play a loose ball.

b. Body checking a player from his blind side.

c. Body checking a player whose head is turned away to receive a pass, even if that player turns toward the contact immediately before the body check.

d. All of the above.

20. Which of the following are mandatory 2-3 minute penalties? *

2 points

a. Targeting a defenseless player.

b. Body-checking a player from his blind side.

c. Entering the field from the substitution area and body-checking a player who was looking the other way.

d. All of the above.

21. B1 enters his own crease with the perceived intent of blocking a shot or acting as a goalkeeper. This is the first time a player from Team B has done this. What is the proper correct procedure? *

2 points

a. Play-on.

b. Flag-down, slow-whistle. Once the whistle blows, B1 serves a 30-second penalty.

c. Flag-down, slow-whistle. Once the whistle blows, B1 serves a 1-minute Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty.

d. Immediate whistle. B1 serves a 30-second Conduct penalty.

22. A1 takes a shot from midfield. While the ball is within 5 yards of A2, B1 legally checks A2 into the crease. After A2 contacts the crease, the ball enters the goal. What is the ruling? *

2 points

a. Legal check by B1; crease violation on A2; no goal, ball awarded to Team B goalie in the crease.

b. Legal check by B1; crease violation on A2; no goal; ball awarded to Team B at Center X.

c. Legal check by B1; goal counts.

d. Flag down for illegal body-check on B1; crease violation on A2; no goal.

23. When does the authority of the officials begin and end? *

2 points

a. It starts when the first official arrives in the parking lot and ends when the game is completed.

b. It begins when the officiating crew (it could be 1, 2, 3 or 4 officials) enters the field of play and ends when the game is completed.

c. It begins when the officiating crew arrives on the field and ends when they leave the immediate playing facility.

d. It begins when the officiating crew enters the field of player and ends 24 hours after the conclusion of the game.

24. A1 is in possession of the ball as B1 initiates a body check. Just before contact is made, A1 turns his back to avoid B1. Which of the following would NOT result in a penalty against B1? *

2 points

a. B1 hits A1 below the waist.

b. B1 cross checks A1, delivering a blow with the handle of his crosse.

c. B1 hits A1 from behind.

d. None of the above would result in a penalty.

25. A1, with possession of the ball, is checked legally by defenseman B1, whose crosse breaks. Which of the following is true? *

2 points

a. There is no penalty unless B1 participates in the play in some manner after breaking his crosse.

b. Once B1 breaks his crosse, he shall either get a new crosse from the bench/table area or substitute out of the game.

c. B1 may carry the broken crosse off the field or leave it on the field.

d. All of the above.

26. A1 has possession in the goal area and is slashed by B1, flag down. Which of the following conditions ends the flag-down, slow-whistle situation? *

2 points

a. The ball, or a player in possession of the ball, moves outside the attack area.

b. A1 attempts a pass and the ball hits the ground as part of that pass.

c. A2 commits a technical foul.

d. All of the above.

27. During random equipment inspections, officials are required to check which of the following? *

2 points

a. Only check the crosse of the player selected.

b. Check all equipment for the player selected to insure it is legal and properly worn (including mouthpiece).

c. Only check to ensure the mouthpiece and crosse are legal.

d. It is optional to check equipment, other than the crosse during an equipment inspection.

28. During play, A1 has possession and is looking to pass the ball to A2 in front of the crease. Before the pass can be made, B1 checks A2's stick out of his hands while the ball is more than five yards away. What is the proper ruling? *

2 points

a. Immediate whistle. Award ball to Team A twenty yards laterally from the goal.

b. Immediate whistle. Penalize B2 for unnecessary roughness.

c. Flag down, slow whistle. Penalize B1 for interference.

d. Flag down, slow whistle. Penalize A2 for illegal offensive screening.

29. Team A is on offense. Defenseman B3, not the properly equipped goalie, enters his crease with the perceived intent on blocking a shot or acting as a goalie for the second time in the game. Officials notice this after the shot by Team A is already in flight. What should the officials do? *

2 points

a. Immediate whistle. One-minute, Releasable, Unsportsmanlike Conduct foul on Defenseman.

b. Immediate whistle. Conduct foul on Team B's defenseman.

c. Officials should wait to blow their whistle until the ball comes to its normal conclusion. One-minute, Nonreleasable, Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty on Team B's defenseman.

d. Officials should wait to blow the whistle until the ball comes to its normal conclusion. Then assess the 30 second technical foul against Team B's defenseman.

30. A1 takes a shot while diving and the ball enters the goal. When will the goal be allowed? *

2 points

a. A1’s body lands in the crease before the ball enters the goal.

b. A1’s body lands in the crease after the ball enters the goal.

c. A1’s body passes through the airspace of the crease without touching the crease, goal, or goalkeeper, and then lands outside of the crease.

d. Both (a) and (b).

31. A1 bats the ball into the goal with his crosse. Which is the correct ruling? *

2 points

a. No goal, award possession to Team B.

b. Goal is good.

c. No goal, award possession to Team A outside the attack area.

d. No goal, penalize A1 1-minute for unsportsmanlike conduct.

32. A2 shoots on goal, the ball is loose in the crease when the official blows the whistle, thinking that a goal was scored. The correct ruling is: *

2 points

a. Stop play; use alternate possession.

b. Stop play, award ball to the defensive team.

c. Stop play, award the ball back to the attacking team.

d. None of the above.

33. Team A has possession, and it is discovered that B1 is not wearing shoulder pads. What penalty should be applied? *

2 points

a. B1 serves a 1-minute releasable foul.

b. B1 serves a 1-minute nonreleasable foul.

c. B1 serves a 3-minute nonreleasable foul.

d. B1 serves 30-second technical foul.

34. Play may be restarted when a defensive player is within five yards of the player in possession of the ball but: *

2 points

a. the defensive player must allow five yards between him and the offensive player before playing him

b. the defensive player must freeze and not move until the offensive player has passed him

c. the defensive player mist substitute off the field

d. the defensive player may immediately engage the offensive player

35. Team A has only 9 players ready to play at the scheduled start time. They have no other players at the game site getting ready to play. *

2 points

a. Team A forfeits the game.

b. The teams play 9-on-9 until additional Team A players arrive.

c. Team A must play man-down, with usual offside restrictions in effect, until additional players arrive.

d. Team A must play man-down, always keeping at least 2 players on its attack end, until additional players arrive.

36. Defenseman B1 initiates violent contact with A1’s helmet using his own helmet. Which of the following is a possible penalty for this? *

2 points

a. Flag down, personal foul; B1 serves 2 or 3 minutes nonreleasable.

b. An excessively violent violation of this rule may result in an ejection.

c. Flag down, personal foul; B1 serves 2 minutes releasable.

d. Both (a) and (b)

37. 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: *

2 points

a. Passing.

b. Shooting.

c. Attempting to scoop.

d. All of the above.

38. A player is considered to have fouled out of the game and not considered ejected in which situation(s)? *

2 points

a. A player who accumulates 5 minutes of personal fouls.

b. A player who accumulates 5 fouls.

c. A player who receives a second, nonreleasable, unsportsmanlike conduct foul.

d. Both (b) and (c).

39. A player may not interfere in any manner with the free movement of an opponent, except under which of the following circumstances: *

2 points

a. The ball is in flight and within five yards of the players

b. Both players are within five yards of a loose ball.

c. His opponent has possession of the ball.

d. All of the above.

40. A1 has possession of the ball and is slashed by B1. During the flag down, A2 interferes with B2. The official blows the play dead. What is the ruling? *

2 points

a. B1 serves 1 minute releasable; A2 serves 30 seconds releasable; and Team A retains possession.

b. B1 serves 1 minute with the first 30 seconds nonreleasable; A2 serves 30 seconds nonreleasable; and Team B is awarded possession.

c. B1 serves 1 minute with the first 30 seconds nonreleasable; A2 serves 30 seconds nonreleasable; and Team A retains possession.

d. B1 serves a one-minute personal foul; A2 serves no penalty; Team A retains possession.

41. Which of the following would result in a flag-down, slow-whistle situation? *

2 points

a. A1 has possession and is cross-checked by B1.

b. The ball is loose and B1 withholds the ball from play.

c. Goalkeeper B1 has possession in the crease and A1 interferes with him.

d. All of the above.

42. If a team has four or more players with time-serving penalties at the same time, which of the following is INCORRECT? *

2 points

a. No more than three players can be in the penalty area serving penalty time at once.

b. The penalty time for the fourth and all additional players will not start until one of the first three penalties ends.

c. If a goal is scored, all four players may immediately return to the game.

d. All of the above.

43. Exceptions to the "over and back" rule include: *

2 points

a. If the ball breaks the plane of the centerline following a shot.

b. If the ball breaks the plane of the centerline following a deflection off a defensive player's body or crosse.

c. If the ball is legally batted (not possessed) by a player in the defensive half of the field to keep it in the offensive half of the field.

d. All of the above are exceptions to the "over and back" rule.

44. Which of these are criteria for starting a 10-second count for advancing the ball into the goal area? *

2 points

a. After gaining the attack area, carrying the ball back to the defensive half of the field.

b. After regaining possession in the offensive half of the field (outside the attack box) following a defensive possession.

c. After crossing the center line with possession.

d. Both (b) and (c).

45. What happens when the officials signal Team A to Get It In/Keep It In? *

2 points

a. Team A has 10 seconds to get the ball into the goal area, from wherever they have possession on the field.

b. Team A must keep the ball in the goal area once the ball enters the goal area

c. If Team A recovers a shot or a pass deflected by the defense outside the goal area, then Team A has 10 seconds to Get It in.

d. All of the above.

46. The ball is loose outside the crease. Goalkeeper B1 reaches out of the crease for the ball and A1 checks the portion of B1's crosse that is outside of the crease. What is the correct ruling? *

2 points

a. No foul – legal play.

b. Play-on; if Team B doesn’t gain possession, blow the whistle and award the ball to Team B.

c. Play-on; if Team B doesn’t gain possession, blow the whistle and award them a free clear.

d. Flag down technical foul.

47. The defending team commits a violation while the ball is loose in the goal area. How will play restart? *

2 points

a. Award possession to the offensive team with the ball starting laterally outside the goal area.

b. Award possession to the defensive team.

c. Award possession via alternate possession.

d. None of the above.

48. After the faceoff but before possession has been gained, a technical foul is committed by Team A. The official blows the whistle to suspend play and awards possession of the ball to Team B. What is the proper restart location? *

2 points

a. The ball will be awarded on the offensive side of the field at Center, unless the ball was already on the offensive side of the field at which point it will be a spot restart.

b. The ball will be awarded to the offended team in its offensive side of the field at the Center.

c. The ball will be awarded to the offended team in its offensive side of the field anywhere just across the midfield line.

d. The ball will be awarded at the spot where the ball was when play was suspended.

49. A1 is serving a penalty. A2 throws a pass and the ball is in flight when the horn sounds to end the quarter. The next period will start with: *

2 points

a. A faceoff.

b. Team A in possession at the same relative position on the field.

c. Team A in possession at midfield.

d. None of the above.

50. On a faceoff, a player may: *

2 points

a. Clamp then move the ball from the back of his crosse within one step.

b. Clamp them move the ball from the back of his crosse within three steps.

c. Clamp and play with the ball in the back of his crosse.

d. Clamping is illegal and should be whistled as a faceoff violation.

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