Change is in the air in the men’s collegiate lacrosse world.
The Men’s Lacrosse Rules Committee announced today it is recommending several rules changes to the game, including the implementation of a 30-second shot clock after a stall warning and the elimination of the motorcycle grip on faceoffs. The recommendations will be voted on in September.
For more, check out this report from InsideLacrosse.com.
Be sure to weigh in with your thoughts on the changes here, and also make your voice heard in our current poll, which asks, “What do you think about the recommendation by the Rules Committee to have a 30-second shot clock after a stall warning?”
Have a recruiting commitment to report? Email us at info@laxlessons.com.
LAXLESSONS Links
Recruiting coverage
* Updated tristate recruiting review and commitment rundown (for classes of 2013, ’14 and ’15)
* Class of 2012 commitment rundown
* For a list of committed players with their profiles up, click here.
* To get your profile up, click here.
Connect with us
* Follow LaxLessons on Twitter by clicking here.
* Become a Fan of LaxLessons on Facebook now by clicking here.
Get in the game
Cast your vote in our latest poll
To vote, go to the right panel of this page. Then, scroll past the “New Comments” and “Popular” tabs and click on “Poll.” You will then see the poll questions and can cast your vote from the multiples choices, or, write in your choice if it’s not one of the choices.
Posted In: You make the call
As for the faceoff rules, I’m a bit perplexed. Most FO guys use the motorcycle grip. So now what – if it goes through and is eliminated? This rule may just turn FOs into a ground ball scramble. So much for speeding up the game!
Please sign and spread the word of this faceoff rules petition:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/face-off-men-unite.html
The proposed rules can be overturned if we get enough signatures!
Thank you!
I was hoping they would go to a 60 second shot clock on each possession. I think that will happen after this 30 second clock after a stall helps but not nearly enough.
Shot clock will be great for the game. They should have not been so aggressive about making the other changes.
The shot clock is needed. It may be necessary to have an overall 60 second shot clock but this is a vital first step for now. Not sure the other rules proposals are as timely/important.
Shot clock is a must. No need to eliminate motorcycle grip but yes nail cheaters with the 30 second penalty.
Have a feeling the stringing and faceoff rules won’t go through as in when voted on next month.
Please sign and spread the word of this faceoff rules petition:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/face-off-men-unite.html Thank you!
The proposed rules can be overturned if we get enough signatures!
Please take a moment to read the full petition here:
http://forums.insidelacrosse.com/showthread.php?t=247728
It is attached to this post as a PDF document. Thank you!