The Rules of Field Lacrosse - EXPLAINED!

Ninh explains the Rules of Field Lacrosse. A beginner's explanation of the laws of MLL Indoor Lacrosse.
Watch this short tutorial video guide on how lacrosse is played under Major League Lacrosse and International Lacrosse Rules.
Learn about offsides, penalties, shot clock violations, goals, goal crease, and more.
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Music: ‘Dr Bosconovitch’ by Namco
Images: Major League Lacrosse, Google
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly
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[@ceju7707]

I'm in Maryland where everyone plays lacrosse but I never did. I just now am deciding to pick it up and try out for my high school team. This video helped a lot. Thanks

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, I'm glad you approve. Good luck on your high school team! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@ps_w4rc33z7]

yo Ceju im north VA pick it up bro fucking #laxnation its a fucking blast

[@africanprincegaming7074]

me to I'm going to play for clarksburg

[@ps_w4rc33z7]

Emmanuel Attiogbe I played for bishope ireton

[@africanprincegaming7074]

how did it go

[@CakeManExtreme]

I’m trying out for my High School team. Thanks for explaining it!

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool glad this video helps you out! Subscribe & check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@4ZURI]

@Reflect. I was about to say the same. IM STARTING TOMOROW TOO

[@itsjustjake169]

Yessir

[@erikmartinez345]

i’m starting this upcoming season and idk anything about lacrosse, how was it ?

[@aimonetassinari9215]

Amd di you make it

[@explosionsandstuff7787]

This reminds me of when my old University tried to start a lacrosse team. It eventually failed because the players just wanted to scrimmage instead of doing things like running drills or helping new players learn the game. They were more worried about how the uniforms would look than they were about finding a coach. With players like that trying to get it up and running, it was doomed to fail.

[@NinhLyUK]

Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

[@TheBigjake04]

My son is a freshmen in high school and just signed up to play lacrosse. I have zero experience with it and never even took the time to learn the game. Now that I've watched this, I'm pretty excited for his first match. Thanks for posting it.

[@sixtenoja7576]

why do some people dislike this video, there is nothing offensive or anything with it!

[@NinhLyUK]

Just haters I guess. Thanks for your support!

[@reifer3161]

Sixten Oja his accent I guess

[@christhompson4725]

Somebody may not like lacrosse

[@seymourglass26]

No real talk of face-offs, what makes equipment legal/illegal, what is allowed with stick checks (very important in this weird, semi-brutal sport), and none of the basic penalties like a push from behind. While this isn't the shortest of videos on this channel, lacrosse is annoyingly complex compared to a lot of sports. So I think it's still a valuable video, but I can see why hard core people could get annoyed.

[@bravoninetyseven]

Probably triggered because they say things like "man down," "man advantage," "man-up" etc.

[@lizasmith1212]

I'm planning a 10 week class covering up to 10 sports. Thank you for the quick, clear overview I can share with my students!

[@trejackson2561]

This was incredibly helpful! I want to get into lacrosse but I didn't know to much but now I do. Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anhad9070]

@@NinhLyUK wow, you really replying to comments on 6 year old video, thats great!

[@nicksharrer942]

Finally I sport I played in school! Great video, Ninh.

[@NinhLyUK]

Hi Nick. Yeah, lacrosse is awesome. Too bad we didn't play this at school over here. Would be more interesting than some of the other stuff we did (like 'Country Dancing' - that sucked). Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@karawilson8907]

Thanks!!!!! I want to try lacrosse and don't know anything about it! This helps so much!!!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks for the comments Kara, I'm glad this video helps, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@o4trevor]

try it

[@christianmcl93]

First scrimmage in a couple of hours... this really helped, thanks keep up the good work

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated!

[@mikerychtowskirealestategr2737]

I have already played box for nine years, and wanted to try field. Thanks for this video, it was really helpful

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime Mike, glad you found this video helpful!

[@NapTownKid410]

Sorry, I know I'm 8 years late to the party, but there is one important rule Ninh forgot to mention and that's what happens when the ball goes out of bounds after a shot on goal is missed. When the offense misses a shot on goal and it's heading out of bounds, the team of the player closest to the ball gets possession. This is why you'll see players from both teams sprinting after the ball on missed shots. Great video as always. A sports junkie like myself certainly enjoys being introduced to all the new sports

[@MegaJustGeorge]

Thanks, Ninh - this form of lacrosse does interest me, as I favor it, as it is the original American sport, as it is the native Indian tribes which originated it as a means to settle disputes between tribes without going to war.

[@madmancjj2452]

I really found this helpful. My high school is getting a lacrosse team and I know absolutely noting

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, I'm glad you approve. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@shannonmackinnon1722]

Love your videos! Show them to my P.E. classes all the time. Fantastic stuff Ninh.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Shannon, I appreciate that and I'm glad that these videos help you to teach! :)

[@nathanscheg543]

My son's taking up lax so this is helpful for me to understand the basics of the game!

[@rocioramos6059]

Perfectly explained the game in a nutshell, needed it asap because my son played his first game last night. Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@kathychappell8075]

This gives a good overview of the game prior to beginning a Lax unit for my PE class. Thank you!

[@madisonbrown9685]

Very informational. Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@Knez_Pavle]

Hey man love the videos!!! But as a European I use the metric system so its really hard fir me to understand the field wight and hight... I do convert them later on but its a hassle. So if you could please just put the info in metric in the corner or something like that it would be awesome! Thanks in advance!

[@NinhLyUK]

Hi ***** Thanks for the comment on this video. Unfortunately I quote the dimensions as the sports specify in order to be correct. Some sports will display in Metres (Field Hockey, Hurling, Gaelic Football) and some will display in yards, feet and inches (all the American sports). I too am a European and it does get a little confusing, but once you know the conversions, you can quickly work them out in your head. 1 foot = 12 inches = 30cm approx 1 yard = 36 inches = 90cm approx Hope that helps, thanks again, be sure to share and subscribe :)

[@Knez_Pavle]

Okay! Thanks again for finding the time to reply

[@CONSOLETRUTH2]

Dude, for most field sports, 5hough not exact, a meter and yard are basically the same so just use them interchangeably, I know a meter is longer but 5his ain't rocket science, it's sports. So basically 100 meters and 100 yards are CLOSE to 5he same for sports purposes

[@broolynkoy728]

I have been watching lacrosse videos all night just so I can understand what my bf is talking abt 🤦🤦

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool - glad this video helps! Be sure to check out my channel for other videos like this.

[@LeviBritt91]

I’m starting to play lacrosse so this was super helpful.

[@Roongjiohroongji]

i am doing a science fair project on lacrosse and this helped a lot. Thanks!

[@loyaltychange4123]

Just starting JV lacrosse. Helped a lot!!!

[@cal_laz]

Always enjoyable and informative.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks cal, much appreciated!

[@miltonalbright2803]

used it for a presentation, very helpful especially since i had no idea what lacrosse was or how to play, thanks for the info it was very well put together

[@NinhLyUK]

+Milton Albright Oh cool, I'm glad this video helped you in your presentation! You're welcome for the video, be sure to share it and subscribe :)

[@glohelfeliclar8473]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@cricuts1]

Nice one mate and well explained as always. Cheers.

[@raybelcher5200]

Thanks for posting - great presentation for my daughter to see what she wants to do at camp. I appreciate the additional rules segment of you vides.

[@auntkaz422]

Women's lacrosse is Hugely different from men's lacrosse. The rules are so different its almost 100% a different game. I would not go by these rules to gather information or make decisions where women's lacrosse is concerned.

[@kalvindotcom]

Going to my first lacrosse game this weekend. Thought I’d check out the rules!! Looks kinda like stand up field hockey lol

[@alicebenson8512]

I used to play Lacrosse when I was younger and a little in high school. Such fun memories.

[@christinasanderford5849]

Very helpful video! I'm going to my cousin's Lacrosse game for the 1st time and I'd be lost without it.

[@grahamkight9111]

Ok Ninh do you ever go anywhere I mean you reply to every comment on every video no matter how long ago the video was. Cheers to you bro much respect.

[@NinhLyUK]

I do, but I make good use of my time to fit everything in a day.

[@donychupinhighlights6115]

love this video very helpful

[@sydneesturdivant2652]

I love the fact that you use Tekken songs in your background, hear this on at least three of your videos so far! Awesome!

[@NinhLyUK]

Watch some more ... you'll notice that I use them in a lot of videos!

[@nancybeum6875]

Thank you for the video. It was very helpful in understanding la crosse esp. for a novice.

[@DavidSamuelPeckinpah]

Something like this on ice as well as roller skating/inline lacrosse in an indoor environment. Goal man bouncing passes off the glass on a fast break, skating your soul into oblivion as you barrel towards the crease, you leap into glory as you take your shot, and fall unto your untimely death as you fail to release the ball from a vicious cradle. A moment of silence is acknowledged by both teams... Right before their goalie is deleted. Total collision.

[@NinhLyUK]

That's not a bad idea actually. I know that they have box lacrosse which is played on a covered up ice rink, but actual ice? Interesting concept, for sure!

[@dorienparris8081]

Thank you for a better understanding of the game I just played my first game on Thursday and the rules were fuzzy.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Dorien, glad you like this video. Check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@audunh-g1016]

These videos are really helpful! Could you do a video on fencing?

[@acetriadic3662]

Thank you I am 10 years old and has no experience in lacrosse this video was a big help👍

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Glad you like this video. Check out my channel for more videos like this :)

[@cooperbadger11]

Excellent work! Box Lacrosse next would be awesome!

[@eijahmarohn7703]

Nice vid man I’m trying out in the spring so thanks for explaining it

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime Elijah, glad you like this video. Good luck in tryouts. Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this :)

[@seanolaocha940]

Great explanation Ninh, it looks like an alright sport but I still prefer hurling:)

[@amundayabed9702]

Seán Leahy I hear u what county are u from

[@seamusmckeon9109]

Ireland most likely.

[@destrycook24]

@tomstapleton lacrosse is not soft I’ve seen people put in the hospital in high school games, and I’ve bruised my ribs playing as well

[@JKB68]

Great job... very helpful

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@mattgriffin466]

This video helped so much! Thankyou!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@dylansavage6490]

This video was very helpful thanks

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated.

[@heer.4329]

Thanks Ninh Ly!

[@Zaitsevsz]

Thanks! Really helpful

[@NinhLyUK]

+Zaitsevsz Cool, thanks Jason! I'm glad you approve of this Field Lacrosse video. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@quintonmartin4257]

Thank man I really appreciate you for making this video

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Quinton, much appreciated! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@machonacho1]

Really good video. I want to join my highschool lacrosse team but I didn't know anything about lacrosse, this video really helped me

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@korby2000]

Thanks for the Help!

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool - glad this video helps you out. Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this :)

[@thingsfromakidspointofview2647]

I love this video!

[@vinnymesaros8015]

Thank you this saved my life

[@NinhLyUK]

+OSU Football You're welcome! I'm glad that this helped you understand Field Lacrosse. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@BigTasty66]

Perfect video

[@stake2bacon]

Thanks I was too busy to play box but I can play field but I didn't know the rules, now I obviously have an understanding thanks to this video.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Steak2Bacon Cool, cheers! I'm glad this video helped. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@voloco2724]

Yeah I live in Ponte vedra where it's big too and this was helpful very helpful

[@NinhLyUK]

Great, thanks for commenting. Glad this video was helpful to you. Be sure to check out some of my other videos :)

[@joshuaaubrey9945]

Great video, thanks

[@NinhLyUK]

Thank Joshua, much appreciated! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@justaviewer8915]

I get it now. You explained it very well

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated!

[@miltonalbright2803]

plus love that you respond to comments

[@NinhLyUK]

+Milton Albright Thank you ... I try and reply to honest comments where I can. I get a lot of haters who just get their comments deleted, but most people on KZbin are good honest people like yourself. Cheers! :)

[@ricky_dros]

Good video!!

[@janiibubbles5466]

Thank you. Wanted to learn lacrosse.

[@NinhLyUK]

Awesome, thanks Nikka. Glad this video helps!

[@ihatezen]

Very helpful

[@dlangism]

Thank you!

[@enigmatoons3622]

Great video!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, I'm glad you approve. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@camilagarcia4087]

this was so helpful!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@dylanhosmer4246]

very helpful, its my first year of lacrosse

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad this video helps.

[@trick3369]

Thank You .Helpful

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, much appreciated. Glad you found this helpful. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@chakotaandrews3240]

I made varsity but have never actually played and was worried about the rules so thanks my guy.

[@grahamkight9111]

It’s kind of sad that no one really watches lacrosse i mean it’s so fun to play and to watch. By the way good job on your videos I watch them a lot and I’ve liked and subscribed.

[@NinhLyUK]

I totally agree. Lacrosse is an excellent sport. And thanks for subscribing! :)

[@carloscamejo391]

You've never been to an American high school in a good suburb, have you?

[@grahamkight9111]

@@carloscamejo391 um I am American and I’ve seen many high schools but what I’m talking about is professionally.

[@carloscamejo391]

@@grahamkight9111 there should be more professional lacrosse. whatever takes away from the NFL Monopoly I'll watch

[@jacobyoliver1648]

Great vid thx for the help

[@NinhLyUK]

You're welcome Jacoby! Be sure to share and subscribe :)

[@no1fanofthepals]

this is amazing!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks.

[@srhodes2013]

Great video

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Sean! Glad you like this video! :)

[@loganlyons2405]

Great vid :)

[@MemRex]

thank you for this i have a game today i am studying the game like crazy of course i did practise

[@NinhLyUK]

+SCG Memrex Cool, I'm glad this video helped! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@MemRex]

dont worry i already have

[@nelwoltz7]

Overlooked rules: restraining box on offense, goalie has four seconds to clear, defense must get ball out of half in ten seconds, what constitutes legal vs illegal stick checking, legal vs illegal body check. Could also clarify that if a defender goes across midline it's okay as long as a midfielder stays back.

[@NinhLyUK]

+nelwoltz7 Lots of stuff I've kept out, as there's no chance of explaining everything in a 4 minute video. Thanks for the input anyway, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@vonsiii]

@@NinhLyUK your footage and rules coverage focus more on MLL which is the smallest example of the game, next time look for NCAA footage as the college game and rules are most closely aligned with all other leagues including international play. The restraining box is a huge part of the game in both offence and faceoffs,

[@auntkaz422]

@@vonsiii agree that these rules apply most to MLL (the PROFESSIONAL lacrosse rules) and not as much on the NCAA (the college lacrosse rules). For example, there is no two point score in NCAA rules, shot clock is 80 seconds, must clear within 20 seconds, penalty can be more than a minute but less than 3...

[@bradcarotss]

This helped a lot thx sooo much

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad you found this video useful. Subscribe & check out my channel for more like this :)

[@608_angler]

Im just starting out this is my first year doing it im a little scared but ill watch this video a couple more times thank you

[@NinhLyUK]

No worries Hunter, I'm sure you'll do great at Lacrosse!

[@ttothemax3475]

Good job

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, your comment is much appreciated! Check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@shinnysun759]

Thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@lumberjack8335]

This was helpful

[@RavinRay]

I first heard about lacrosse from reading my sisters' Enid Blyton school adventure books. As we don't have it in the Philippines, I had to use my imagination as to how it is played. Finally I came across this video which satisfies my curiosity!

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, glad this video helps!

[@holcombboysproductions8300]

Good vid really helped

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, much appreciated. Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more videos like this.

[@fingerlickinggood1]

Thinking about getting into this sport. I play ice hockey currently but this seems cool too

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, this sport is actually quite fun.

[@davidfox9947]

This sport is hockey without ice it is a lot of fun

[@tcrouch3]

This video is very helpful. My high school has a lacrosse team and I’ve never played lacrosse and I made the team 😂

[@lolpez8424]

now let's hope that I make the varsity team!

[@NinhLyUK]

+lol pez Yeah, good luck man! I hope you make it. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@j6nna]

how'd you go

[@ethanthomas9255]

This vid really helped

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Ethan!

[@weslieonsando1124]

very helpful.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks!

[@andrewvantol1762]

Thanks really helped

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated! Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this! :)

[@Narkbark]

nice job

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@christophersantos1646]

great vid

[@NinhLyUK]

+Chris RSS Thanks Chris, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@darkreaper1764]

great video it helped me a lot

[@NinhLyUK]

+Brandon Dickson Thanks Brandon, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@darkreaper1764]

Ok

[@sarah-vj2nj]

going to my first lacrosse game in 20 mins thanks for this lol

[@lixmtapes12333]

Hope u did good

[@matthewcohen3838]

i learned alot

[@NinhLyUK]

+Matthew Cohen Cool, thanks for the compliments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@gabrielvoight2896]

it helped good job

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Gabe, much appreciated. Be sure to check out my channel for more content like this.

[@ShalK423]

The NCAA now has an 80 second shot clock. I think it's gonna be great for the game.

[@NinhLyUK]

Interesting change. Thanks for the heads up.

[@JulianBurgessYT]

Thx 🙏

[@devastator5592]

that was really helful

[@NinhLyUK]

+oscar foye Thanks Oscar, I'm glad this helped, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@asherkim1157]

Thanks

[@kathysmith2170]

professional video.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Kathy Smith Thanks Kathy, I appreciate this. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@zanderscott9397]

nice vid bro

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Zander Scott, I appreciate the compliment! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)