HRLax Boys HS Table Crew Overview

1.

These members of the table crew are required by NFHS Boys Lacrosse rule 2.8 and 2.9 (choose all that apply):

A.

Timekeeper
B.

Scorer
C.

Statistician

Correct Answer(s)
A. Timekeeper
B. Scorer

Explanation
A Timekeeper and Scorer are required. Statisticians for each team are recommended by the league, but not required by NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules.

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2.

The Table Crew's loyalties are with which team during the game:

A.

Home Team
B.

Visiting Team
C.

Officials' Team

Correct Answer
C. Officials' Team

Explanation
Members of the table crew become volunteer officials for the game and suppress any team loyalty while working at the table.

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3.

At the beginning of the game, the home team is required to provide a scorebook, a timing device, a table and a working horn (hand-held or as part of the scoreboard) to be used at the table to signify the end of periods. The penalty for failing to provide is:

A.

No Penalty
B.

Illegal Procedure: Visiting team starts with possession
C.

Illegal Equipment: Home team starts game man-down for one minute
D.

League imposed sanction: warning for first time, game forfeit for each additional time

Correct Answer
B. Illegal Procedure: Visiting team starts with possession

Explanation
NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule 6.5.2.s states it is a technical foul. The home team gives up possession before the face-off.

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4.

Cheering, clapping, and yelling encouraging comments by the Table Crew is acceptable as long as they show impartiality and cheer for both teams equally.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Like the officials on the field, the Table Crew is there to ensure the game runs smoothly and should refrain from cheering for either team.
Cheering for either team can be perceived as favoritism by the other team. [Exception: Polite clapping to show support for an injured player when he leaves the field is acceptable and expected]

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5.

Where is the table located?

A.

Next to the sideline, at the midline
B.

At the restraining line, 8 yards from the sideline
C.

At midfield, 6 yards from the sideline

Correct Answer
C. At midfield, 6 yards from the sideline

Explanation
The 20 yard wide by 6 yard deep Substitution Box, also called the Table Area, sits between the sideline and the table.

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6.

Who is responsible to provide a timekeeper and scorer?

A.

Visiting Team
B.

Home Team
C.

Officials
D.

League

Correct Answer
B. Home Team

Explanation
NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule 2.4.1 states that the Home Coach is responsible for ensuring a timekeeper and scorekeeper are on hand with all required equipment to perform their game functions.

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7.

Who provides statisticians for the game? (choose all that apply)

A.

Home Team
B.

Visiting Team
C.

Officials
D.

League

Correct Answer(s)
A. Home Team
B. Visiting Team

Explanation
It is highly recommended that both teams provide a statistician and spotters for each game.

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8.

Who keeps the official game score and is responsible to report it on the league website within 24 hours?

A.

Home Team
B.

Visiting Team
C.

Officials
D.

League Representative

Correct Answer
A. Home Team

Explanation
The home team is responsible for entering the game score as soon as possible after the end of the game, but no later than 24 hours after it ends. A free mobile app is available from League Athletics to assist with game score entry from the field.

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9.

What is the penalty if a team falsifies player stats?

A.

Team forfeits the season
B.

Team is ineligible for post-season awards and individual player stats for season are voided.
C.

No penalty

Correct Answer
B. Team is ineligible for post-season awards and individual player stats for season are voided.

Explanation
If stats have been falsified, then none of the stats can be trusted for the season. Because stats are part of the post-season award selection process, the players from the team will be ineligible to compete for post-season awards.

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10.

What is the NFHS lightning rule? (choose all that apply)

A.

Stop play and take cover when thunder is heard
B.

Stop play and take cover when thunder is heard within thirty seconds after seeing lighting
C.

Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or lightning is seen to resume play
D.

Any subsequent thunder or lightning resets the 30-minute count

Correct Answer(s)
B. Stop play and take cover when thunder is heard within thirty seconds after seeing lighting
C. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or lightning is seen to resume play
D. Any subsequent thunder or lightning resets the 30-minute count

Explanation
All are part of the NFHS lightning rule

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11.

If a game is interrupted by weather or other events beyond the control of responsible authorities: (choose all that apply)

A.

If fewer than three quarters have been played, the game shall resume at the point of interruption
B.

The game will be counted as a forfeit for both teams
C.

If three quarters have been played and one team is ahead, the game and score will count as an official game
D.

If three quarters have been played and the game is tied the game shall resume at the point of interruption

Correct Answer(s)
A. If fewer than three quarters have been played, the game shall resume at the point of interruption
C. If three quarters have been played and one team is ahead, the game and score will count as an official game
D. If three quarters have been played and the game is tied the game shall resume at the point of interruption

Explanation
Since the game will resume from point of interruption if tied or before the fourth quarter, it is very important to properly mark the scorebook with the time the game was suspended and that the same pages are used when the game resumes.

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12.

The correct penalty for players who are standing in the Coaches Area during live play is:

A.

No Penalty
B.

Technical Foul (Conduct Foul)
C.

Personal Foul (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)

Correct Answer
B. Technical Foul (Conduct Foul)

Explanation
It is a Technical Foul for players (or any non-coach) to be in the Coaches Area during live play.
Substitutes (i.e. players not in the game or serving penalties) are required to stay in their bench area during live play unless their substitution is imminent and they are waiting in the substitution box. The front line of the player's bench area is the line that extends from the front of the Table, parallel to the sideline, to 15 yards from the end-line extended. In other words, players must stay behind the front of the table. It often falls on the Table Crew to remind coaches to remind their players to stay in their bench area so the line of vision for the Table Crew is unobstructed.

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13.

It is OK for a Coach or a member of the Table Crew to discuss the events leading to the penalty or otherwise coach or council the player while he is in the penalty area.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False. Upon receiving the penalty, the player must immediately leave the field, report to the scorer's table, and take a knee or sit in front of the table. Coaches may not address the player while the player is in the penalty area. The official timekeeper or scorekeeper may tell the player the time he will be released. let him know how much time is remaining on his penalty, or give instructions on where to sit or kneel. At no time shall the Table Crew make encouraging or disparaging comments to the player. The Table Crew should remain pleasant and detached.

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Hrlax Boys Hs Table Crew Overview

These members of the table crew are required by NFHS Boys Lacrosse rule 2.8 and 2.9 (choose all that apply):

The Table Crew's loyalties are with which team during the game:

At the beginning of the game, the home team is required to provide a scorebook, a timing device, a table and a working horn (hand-held or as part of the scoreboard) to be used at the table to signify the end of periods. The penalty for failing to provide is:

Cheering, clapping, and yelling encouraging comments by the Table Crew is acceptable as long as they show impartiality and cheer for both teams equally.

Where is the table located?

Who is responsible to provide a timekeeper and scorer?

Who provides statisticians for the game? (choose all that apply)

Who keeps the official game score and is responsible to report it on the league website within 24 hours?

What is the penalty if a team falsifies player stats?

What is the NFHS lightning rule? (choose all that apply)

If a game is interrupted by weather or other events beyond the control of responsible authorities: (choose all that apply)

The correct penalty for players who are standing in the Coaches Area during live play is:

It is OK for a Coach or a member of the Table Crew to discuss the events leading to the penalty or otherwise coach or council the player while he is in the penalty area.