I really like the two additions above. I would also
Add get ball in attacking zone with 60 seconds on shot clock(so 30 seconds to clear). Haven’t watched men’s in a while I liked that rule in championship yesterday getting ball over midline in 20 seconds. Speeds up game as well and rewards a team with a good redefend.
US lacrosse needs to really look at rules and say who does this rule help, Offense or defense? Then adjust accordingly. I agree with the two whistles between 30s. Only helps defense, and it is a defense of penalty(say that to yourself twice)
They want to speed up game which we all agree they have done a great job, but now they need to go back and take the next step. I like the idea of timed penalties. Remove the cards except for dangerous shots that hit some one or follow through.
The women’s game and how it is being played now needs a re boot on rules. So far great improvement to the game, hopefully they will evolve further this year.
Understand a “re-look” at some of the new rules. The problem with a lot of these ideas is you want to give game officials more to look for. Most refs are terrible at best. Most don’t know the rules as they are. Giving refs more “power” to influence games I’m afraid will cause more problems. The ghost fouls in the 8-meter have ruined many a game. Did Tyrell really need to be tossed from the game? The head bob/flop has become epidemic to the game. Playing defense is virtually impossible if you implemented more fouls/timed penalties. Maybe look at the other side. I do agree some changes can be made but be careful of u intended consequences.
