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VIA ELECTRONIC MAILMEMORANDUM March 27, 2018TO: Head Women’s Lacrosse Coaches and Officials.FROM:Stefanie Sparks Smith, Secretary-Rules EditorNCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules CommitteeMelissa Coyne, National Coordinator of Officials.SUBJECT: Rules Interpretations, Clarifications, and RemindersThis memorandum is being distributed to assist coaches, officials, and student-athletes throughout the remainder of the 2018 season. This memorandum presents important rules interpretations, clarifications, and reminders in response to recent questions. RULES INTERPRETATIONS/CLARIFICATIONS/REMINDERSElectronic Devices Electronic devices may be used during the course of a game by coaches on the sideline or within the coaches’ area, and non-playing team members, athletic trainers and/or other individuals connected with the team; however, electronic equipment shall not be used to communicate with players on the field of play or any other coach not present on the team sideline or coaches’ area. Additionally, while electronic devices may be utilized to video the game, neither electronic devices nor video displays on scoreboards may be used to challenge or protest an officiating call. Coaches may not request that officials review video footage during the course of a game. Coaches are encouraged to share video footage with officials following the game for educational purposes as well as your institution’s assignor, Stefanie Smith (ssmithsre@), or Melissa Coyne (macoyne3@). Malfunction of 90-Second Possession Clock(s)Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 13, a visible 90-second possession clock is required, and it is recommended that two visible 90-second possession clocks be placed at either end of the field. Rule 1, Section 13 also recommends that an institution have access to a visible back-up 90-second possession clock in case the primary 90-second clock(s) malfunctions. As clearly stated in Rule 1, Section 13, “play may not take place without a visible 90-second possession clock.” While officials may permit time for an institution to retrieve a back-up 90-second possession clock, a game may not commence or continue without a visible 90-second possession clock. Self-StartThis is a reminder that pursuant to Rule 5, Section 13, an official should only blow the whistle and pull a player who has self-started back to the spot of the foul if the player taking the free position has clearly gained an advantage from self-starting more than 5 yards from the spot of the foul. Officials should focus on the advantage portion of the rule more than the distance of 5 yards. Non-EngagementIf a player awarded the free position self-starts before an opposing player has moved 2 meters away, the opposing player is permitted to engage the player awarded the free position. Possession Clock ViolationA 90-second possession clock violation is NOT a foul. No player is placed behind the player awarded the free position. The free position is awarded at the spot of the ball within the playing area at the time of the violation. For additional details regarding the proper administration following a 90-second possession clock violation, please see Rule 5, Section 20. Illegal DrawExcept for when a ball does not go higher than the heads of the players taking the draw (re-draw is administered), the free position awarded to the non-offending team is administered at the center line. Offensive Foul Above Goal Line Extended Within 8 Meters From Goal Circle This is a reminder that the offending player must be positioned 4 meters directly behind the player awarded the free position. Inadvertent Whistle in the Critical Scoring AreaThe free position shall be administered at the dot. Player Injured and No Substitutions Available for 8-Meter Free Position If a player awarded an 8-meter free position is injured and has to leave the field of play, the substitute shall take the 8-meter free position. If the team does not have any eligible substitutes, any player from the team awarded the free position that is on the field of play at the time of the whistle for the foul, may take the free position. ................
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