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The apparent cross-check, which is illegal in women's lacrosse, left Yale sophomore Taylor Everson with a ruptured kidney and severe internal bleeding.

The definition of an illegal body check in high school boys lacrosse will widen next season to include initiating contact directly to an opponent's head or initiating contact to an opponent's body ...

In girls lacrosse, teams compete with 10 players on the field (the boys play with 12) and a body check is considered a major foul under National Federation of State High School Associations rules.

Lots of parents have viewed lacrosse as a safe alternative to playing football, but it remains a contact sport. Late hit in lacrosse causes parent to suggest rule changes - Los Angeles Times ...

d. Illegal Body Ball in Goal Circle (Red Card): If a player, excluding the goalkeeper, blatantly attempts to stop a shot on goal by playing the ball off of one’s body while inside the goal ...