01
Advantage first
If transition gives us numbers or separation, attack before changing.
How we play
These four rules solve most situations. Know them before learning the details.
02
Fresh legs
Change from secure offense, one player at a time, through the marked sideline zone.
03
Protect the house
In transition, defend the middle first. Match from the inside outward.
04
Communicate early
Hot. Two. Switch. Slide. Matched. Short calls remove hesitation.
Six short modules
Complete each section, then pass the game situations challenge. Your progress stays on this device.
Interactive field lab
Choose a situation, move through it step by step, or turn on What If mode and drag any player to test how the shape reacts.
We attack this way ↑
Drag any player. Release to see the consequence.
Rules that change decisions
This is the local 2026 PLL Leagues Sixes rule set used by Texas 6s Stampede.
Game and possession
- Two 16-minute running halves with a five-minute halftime.
- Thirty-second shot clock. It resets after a change of possession or a qualifying shot contact.
- After a goal, the goalie has five seconds to exit the crease or pass.
- Once established in the offensive half, causing the ball to cross back over midfield is a turnover.
- Each team has one 30-second timeout. Coach may call it during possession or a dead ball.
Shots and defense
- An untouched missed shot that leaves the field belongs to the defense. There is no shot backup.
- A defensive deflection, including a goalie touch, returns possession to the offense. The goal frame does not.
- Walling is illegal. Defenders must stay active and cannot crowd the goal simply to block shots.
- No body checking and no long poles. All field players use 36-to-42-inch sticks.
- There is no automatic clearing count. If an official calls stalling, the team has eight seconds to cross midfield.
Our calls
Say the word early and loudly. A call only works when all five players act together.
ExpandInside player sends the four outside
ChangeTired player begins the exit rotation
HoldCancel all substitutions
HouseProtect the middle first
HotNearest off-ball defender is help
TwoNext defender supports the slide
SlideGoalie orders full commitment
SwitchExchange assignments on the pick
MatchedFive threats are covered
Game situations challenge
Eight decisions. Score at least 7 out of 8 to earn your Ready card.
Choose the best team decision.
Prove you’re ready
Complete all six modules and score at least 7 out of 8. Enter your name to create a card you can screenshot and send to Coach.