U11 Fall Back Rule

The Fall Back Rule is only used in U11 lacrosse and is intended to help provide extra time for the goalie to pass the ball to one of their players, who have to be outside the 24' line, after making a save.

Once ALL the players (who were just on offense) are past the first restraining line, they are free to forecheck again - or go anywhere on the floor.

The team whose goalie just gained possession, just need to move outside the 24' line to receive the pass from the goalie.

THE ACTUAL RULE STATES: