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NCAA vs World Lacrosse

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Lacrosse (NCAA Men)

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Players10

Settingoutdoor

Season2025 and 2026 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Rules Book — updated 2025-02-05 (faceoff-cadence + video-review revisions; per-player faceoff-violation rule)

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World Lacrosse

Lacrosse

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Players10

Settingboth

SeasonWorld Lacrosse Men's Field Rules 2025-2027 + Women's Field 2025-2026 + Sixes 2026-2028 + Box 2026-2028 (cycle of discipline-specific rule books)

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Section 2: Equipment

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NCAA

NCAA men's lacrosse uses three stick length classifications, defined as total length including the head: Solid rubber, white, yellow, orange, or lime green (officials' selection); Circumference: 7¾ to 8 inches; Weight: 5 to 5¼ ounces

World Lacrosse

The official lacrosse ball must be solid rubber. Per World Lacrosse specifications: Circumference: Not less than 19.7 cm (7¾ inches) and not more than 20.3 cm (8 inches); Weight: Not less than 142 g (5 oz) and not more than 149 g (5¼ oz); Color: White, yellow, or orange for men's field; yellow or...

Section 3: Playing Area

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Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations