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faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

faircornell wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:20 am

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

While I can't disagree, this is really more of a lacrosse "festival" in my view, as much as a tournament. This year, 30 teams qualified with no automatic invitations that I'm aware of. 107 games go through all skill levels, so the rules are geared toward the lowest common
denominator of play. World Lacrosse and the national teams do an amazing amount of work to prepare for thesis games. By construct, the USA/ Canada game will be sub-optimal so that teams less advanced teams can play with continuous flow and fewer stoppages of play.

As global lacrosse develops, a shot clock will become more realistic at all levels.

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:53 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:20 am

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

While I can't disagree, this is really more of a lacrosse "festival" in my view, as much as a tournament. This year, 30 teams qualified with no automatic invitations that I'm aware of. 107 games go through all skill levels, so the rules are geared toward the lowest common denominator of play. World Lacrosse and the national teams do an amazing amount of work to prepare for thesis games. By construct, the USA/ Canada game will be sub-optimal so that teams less advanced teams can play with continuous flow and fewer stoppages of play.

As global lacrosse develops, a shot clock will become more realistic at all levels.

All makes sense. Thanks.

East Asia and the South Pacific well represented with South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand playing.

DocBarrister

faircornell wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:20 am

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

While I can't disagree, this is really more of a lacrosse "festival" in my view, as much as a tournament. This year, 30 teams qualified with no automatic invitations that I'm aware of. 107 games go through all skill levels, so the rules are geared toward the lowest common
denominator of play. World Lacrosse and the national teams do an amazing amount of work to prepare for thesis games. By construct, the USA/ Canada game will be sub-optimal so that teams less advanced teams can play with continuous flow and fewer stoppages of play.

As global lacrosse develops, a shot clock will become more realistic at all levels.

NOVALax2015 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:55 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:20 am

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

While I can't disagree, this is really more of a lacrosse "festival" in my view, as much as a tournament. This year, 30 teams qualified with no automatic invitations that I'm aware of. 107 games go through all skill levels, so the rules are geared toward the lowest common
denominator of play. World Lacrosse and the national teams do an amazing amount of work to prepare for thesis games. By construct, the USA/ Canada game will be sub-optimal so that teams less advanced teams can play with continuous flow and fewer stoppages of play.

As global lacrosse develops, a shot clock will become more realistic at all levels.

While I see the logic here, I don't agree with it. This is equivalent to saying the Olympics should've done away with a basketball shot clock when they allowed pros to play and we sent the Dream Team. Sure, it may have resulted in less dominant wins; it also would've resulted in much less worldwide excitement over the sport. I think seeing the best in the world play the best brand of the sport does more for growth then seeing closer games that aren't as exciting.

10stone5 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:14 pm Partial list,
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BrownDad wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:17 am

NOVALax2015 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:55 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:20 am

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

While I can't disagree, this is really more of a lacrosse "festival" in my view, as much as a tournament. This year, 30 teams qualified with no automatic invitations that I'm aware of. 107 games go through all skill levels, so the rules are geared toward the lowest common
denominator of play. World Lacrosse and the national teams do an amazing amount of work to prepare for thesis games. By construct, the USA/ Canada game will be sub-optimal so that teams less advanced teams can play with continuous flow and fewer stoppages of play.

As global lacrosse develops, a shot clock will become more realistic at all levels.

While I see the logic here, I don't agree with it. This is equivalent to saying the Olympics should've done away with a basketball shot clock when they allowed pros to play and we sent the Dream Team. Sure, it may have resulted in less dominant wins; it also would've resulted in much less worldwide excitement over the sport. I think seeing the best in the world play the best brand of the sport does more for growth then seeing closer games that aren't as exciting.

Speaking of the Olympics, I just don't see how this can be considered an Olympic sport when 2 countries dominate as much as they do in this sport. There is an utter lack of competitiveness outside of the US and Canada especially when you consider that to compete for a country in the Olympics you have to be a citizen of that country. How many players on non-US/Canada lineups are US or Canadian citizens?

faircornell wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:20 am

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

While I can't disagree, this is really more of a lacrosse "festival" in my view, as much as a tournament. This year, 30 teams qualified with no automatic invitations that I'm aware of. 107 games go through all skill levels, so the rules are geared toward the lowest common
denominator of play. World Lacrosse and the national teams do an amazing amount of work to prepare for thesis games. By construct, the USA/ Canada game will be sub-optimal so that teams less advanced teams can play with continuous flow and fewer stoppages of play.

As global lacrosse develops, a shot clock will become more realistic at all levels.

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:22 am

BrownDad wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:17 am

NOVALax2015 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:55 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:20 am

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

While I can't disagree, this is really more of a lacrosse "festival" in my view, as much as a tournament. This year, 30 teams qualified with no automatic invitations that I'm aware of. 107 games go through all skill levels, so the rules are geared toward the lowest common
denominator of play. World Lacrosse and the national teams do an amazing amount of work to prepare for thesis games. By construct, the USA/ Canada game will be sub-optimal so that teams less advanced teams can play with continuous flow and fewer stoppages of play.

As global lacrosse develops, a shot clock will become more realistic at all levels.

While I see the logic here, I don't agree with it. This is equivalent to saying the Olympics should've done away with a basketball shot clock when they allowed pros to play and we sent the Dream Team. Sure, it may have resulted in less dominant wins; it also would've resulted in much less worldwide excitement over the sport. I think seeing the best in the world play the best brand of the sport does more for growth then seeing closer games that aren't as exciting.

Speaking of the Olympics, I just don't see how this can be considered an Olympic sport when 2 countries dominate as much as they do in this sport. There is an utter lack of competitiveness outside of the US and Canada especially when you consider that to compete for a country in the Olympics you have to be a citizen of that country. How many players on non-US/Canada lineups are US or Canadian citizens?

And what will be played in the Olympics isn’t lacrosse….It’s a different sport played with lacrosse sticks and goals. May as well flip the goals over and play without a goalie. I refuse to watch it.

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:22 am

BrownDad wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:17 am

NOVALax2015 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:55 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:20 am

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 am

faircornell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:31 pm 7-5 USA Final. Some great goaltending and interceptions.

Never thought I would say this, but the international game needs a shot clock. Almost looked like a soccer version of lacrosse.

Team USA won all but two faceoffs. What is any team supposed to do against Baptiste and Ierlan?

DocBarrister

While I can't disagree, this is really more of a lacrosse "festival" in my view, as much as a tournament. This year, 30 teams qualified with no automatic invitations that I'm aware of. 107 games go through all skill levels, so the rules are geared toward the lowest common
denominator of play. World Lacrosse and the national teams do an amazing amount of work to prepare for thesis games. By construct, the USA/ Canada game will be sub-optimal so that teams less advanced teams can play with continuous flow and fewer stoppages of play.

As global lacrosse develops, a shot clock will become more realistic at all levels.

While I see the logic here, I don't agree with it. This is equivalent to saying the Olympics should've done away with a basketball shot clock when they allowed pros to play and we sent the Dream Team. Sure, it may have resulted in less dominant wins; it also would've resulted in much less worldwide excitement over the sport. I think seeing the best in the world play the best brand of the sport does more for growth then seeing closer games that aren't as exciting.

Speaking of the Olympics, I just don't see how this can be considered an Olympic sport when 2 countries dominate as much as they do in this sport. There is an utter lack of competitiveness outside of the US and Canada especially when you consider that to compete for a country in the Olympics you have to be a citizen of that country. How many players on non-US/Canada lineups are US or Canadian citizens?

And what will be played in the Olympics isn’t lacrosse….It’s a different sport played with lacrosse sticks and goals. May as well flip the goals over and play without a goalie. I refuse to watch it.