Most knowledgeable lacrosse people will agree the men's game has gotten far too slow with basically one one one...next....one on one....next etc.
The speed of the game is gone. If you are new to the game or disagree then go on YouTube and watch past finals from 1984 or 1985. Those games were fast and exciting and drew record crowds.
With that said the women's games are more exciting these days than the men's game if you know the rules. I would guess that those commenting on their dislike of the women's game don't know the rules or are limited in the history and knowledge of the womens game. They also play with no pockets in their sticks making their play all the more impressive.
Either way it seems the 90 second possession shot clock that is new this year for the women is coming soon to the men. It is needed no doubt.
the rules and or interpretation of them and more importantly the exploitation of them are what ruins the womens game - SB 59 fouls in a 60 min game? that wasn't by accident, it was by design! Women should adopt mens rules - only middies involved in the initial draw, nobody else over the restraining line until after possession and let the refs call for 30 second shot clock when needed, the men at least have a chance of getting the ball back when on defense, for the womens it is almost impossible
