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Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that in faceoff situations, both players must be standing at their respective goal sides of the midfield line, but actually, they are supposed to line up on their offensive side of the line, with their sticks parallel to each other and facing the center "X". This detail can lead to confusion because it's not immediately obvious how this differs from a typical defensive stance.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that the faceoff is taken at a fixed point in the middle of the field, which they think should be the center "X" line. However, the actual location for taking faceoffs is at the midfield line itself, not the X mark. This confusion stems from the visual similarity between the midfield line and the X line, leading to misunderstandings about where exactly a faceoff should occur.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that post-foul restarts in lacrosse are just as quick as out-of-bounds restarts, but actually, they follow a different procedure where play resumes after a brief whistle without immediately awarding possession to the other team. The confusion arises because these two types of restarts have distinct protocols and aren't interchangeable in terms of timing or ball distribution.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that metal spikes are allowed as long as they're not visible from the stands, which is why they argue with officials over whether a player's cleats are compliant. The confusion arises because this specific rule about metal spikes isn't always enforced strictly in every game or venue, leading to misunderstandings and disputes when players think they can get away with them.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that metal spikes are allowed in all competitions, forgetting about the specific prohibition on NCAA fields, leading to misunderstandings and arguments over cleat types. Additionally, there's a common confusion around uniform numerals; many coaches mistakenly believe legibility is only a concern for players facing opponents, not officials, causing disputes during games.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that staying in their own half-field area is just a suggestion rather than a mandatory requirement, leading to arguments about whether it's strictly enforced or if teams can be penalized for leaving it. The confusion arises because this rule change emphasizes strict adherence to the box boundaries and shot clock management as critical aspects of faceoff play.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that in a faceoff at the start of each quarter, both players must line up on their defensive side of the midfield line for tradition's sake, but actually, they are supposed to stand on their offensive side and rest their sticks parallel to the sideline ready for the whistle. This rule change can lead to confusion about positioning before the game starts.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that the 10-player limit means you can have up to 3 players on offense and 7 on defense at once, which they think violates the "at least 3 in offensive half" rule. But actually, this only applies when teams are not in transition or after faceoffs, so it doesn't contradict having more than 3 attackers sometimes if they're spread out across both halves.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often argue that technical fouls in lacrosse should result in time served when they believe they only get a warning for minor infractions like holding the ball too long or using their hands near the crease. However, the confusion arises because the rule specifically states that these are not punishable by time in the box, even if they disrupt play slightly.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that video review is only for goal-scoring decisions, which leads them to argue when they think a play should be reviewed but coaches or refs disagree on whether it's worth the time and effort. The confusion arises because this rule specifically outlines situations where reviews are allowed, not implying that every close call must be reviewed.