What did the NFHS decide?
| Shot clock | 70 seconds |
|---|---|
| From | 2027 |
| Who | High school boys, where the state association adopts it. |
The NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee approved a 70-second shot clock, which states may adopt from the 2027 season. The clock starts when a team clears its defensive half or gains possession in its offensive half.
The same rule change drops the 10-second count: a team gets 20 seconds to advance the ball across the center line. Check the NFHS boys lacrosse rules book for resets and the full wording.
It is a state option, so not every state will use it. New Jersey, for example, rejected a lacrosse shot clock in May 2026.
Where a free screen shot clock fits
Seventy seconds is long to feel without a display. A laptop or TV at the sideline shows the clock to both teams, and a coach or manager runs it from a phone. Use it in practice now, and in games where your state and league allow it.
More about the lacrosse clock: Shot clock for lacrosse. Pro adds a game clock, score and drill mode.
Questions
How long is the high school lacrosse shot clock?
70 seconds for boys, from the 2027 season, in states that adopt it. College men play with 80 seconds, college women with 90.
Do we need a shot clock on the field?
Only if your state adopts it, and your state sets the equipment rules. For practice, a laptop or TV at the sideline and a phone as the remote is enough.
Sources
- NFHS, 13 August 2026: States may adopt shot clocks for boys lacrosse starting next season
- Athletic Business: New Jersey will add shot clock to high school basketball, but not lacrosse
Basketball: high school shot clock by state. Source for the state count: NFHS.
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