expulsions

1. Introduction
This section is about expulsion fouls.
The World Lacrosse rulebook covers this topic in
section 11, rules 77-78 (pages 64-65)
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Rules
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Technical Fouls
Personal Fouls

2. Introduction
In this presentation:
• Expulsion fouls
• Consequences
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Rules
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Technical Fouls
Personal Fouls

3. Introduction
Expulsion fouls
• Most serious in nature
• Last resort, rare fouls
• Used on anyone who is disregarding all normal behavior or
sportsmanship
• Penalty:
• Player is expelled from the game AND
• 3 minutes time served (by in-home) AND
• Ball awarded to the other team
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Rules
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Technical Fouls
Personal Fouls

4. Introduction
Expulsion fouls
• Examples:
• Fighting
• Players or team personnel that join a fight
• Intent to injure
• Use of racial or abusive language
• Refusal to accept the authority of the officials
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Rules
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Technical Fouls
Personal Fouls

5. Introduction
Consequences
• In case of an expulsion foul, next to the regular penalty, there are
additional consequences:
• An incident report will be sent to the league administrator
• Additional penalties may be imposed by the league, for
example additional game suspensions
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Rules
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Technical Fouls
Personal Fouls