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1. Introduction
In this presentation:
• Introduction
• How to differentiate between fouls
• The nature of fouls
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Personal Fouls
Technical Fouls
Execution of Penalties
Simultaneous Fouls

2. Introduction
Introduction
• This chapter ‘Fouls’ will give a brief overview of the most
important aspects regarding to fouls
• Most fouls have been discussed in details in the course ‘Men’s
Lacrosse Basic Rules’
• That is why they will not be discussed in detail in this course
• This section serves as a brief summary and highlights details which
are important to officiating men’s lacrosse
• If you need to improve your knowledge on fouls, please revisit the
‘Men’s Lacrosse Basic Rules’ course
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Personal Fouls
Technical Fouls
Execution of Penalties
Simultaneous Fouls

3. Introduction
How to differentiate between fouls
• How to remember whether a foul is a technical, personal or
expulsion foul?
• An expulsion foul is easy to recognize
• There are only six personal fouls
• The rest are technical fouls
• Remember the nature of the fouls
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Personal Fouls
Technical Fouls
Execution of Penalties
Simultaneous Fouls

4. Introduction
The nature of fouls
• Expulsion foul
• Most serious in nature
• Last resort, rare fouls
• To be used on anyone who is disregarding all normal behavior
or sportsmanship
• Expulsion fouls mostly have nothing to do with playing the
game
• Penalty:
• Player is expelled from the game AND
• 3 Minutes time served by the in-home AND
• Ball is awarded to the other team
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Personal Fouls
Technical Fouls
Execution of Penalties
Simultaneous Fouls

5. Introduction
The nature of fouls
• Personal foul
• More serious in nature
• Danger, intention, recklessness
• Penalty
• 1, 2 Or 3 minutes time served AND
• Ball is awarded to the other team
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Personal Fouls
Technical Fouls
Execution of Penalties
Simultaneous Fouls

6. Introduction
The nature of fouls
• Technical foul
• Less serious in nature
• Usually someone trying to gain a small advantage by the
breach of a rule
• Penalty
• Ball awarded to the other team if in possession OR
• 30 Seconds time served if not in possession OR
• Ball awarded to offended team if no team is in possession
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
FOULS
presentation
Expulsion Fouls
Personal Fouls
Technical Fouls
Execution of Penalties
Simultaneous Fouls