Comments on: The Shot Clock Debate Comes Down To ONE Thing

By: The One-Sided Visible Shot Clock Debate | Lacrosse All Stars

The One-Sided Visible Shot Clock Debate | Lacrosse All Stars — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:39:13 +0000

[...] first argument against a Visible Shot Clock is no different from the one I made when a permanent shot clock was being debated: The cost of installing new clocks could be prohibitive, especially at smaller (non-D1 schools) and [...]

By: Always correct dude.

Always correct dude. — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:22:00 +0000

November 19, 2011. Nebraska at Michigan football game. Power outage at the stadium. No scoreboard or play clocks. Everything from timing to scoring is done through the refs. (Just like any other high school lacrosse game) PROVING you DON’T need a physical shot clock to implement a shot clock in lacrosse, and that cost involved IS NOT AN ISSUE. Scoreboards, shot clocks, and play clocks are ONLY FOR THE FANS. THEY DO NOT CONTROL THE GAME. AT THE MOST BASIC LEVEL THE REFS CONTROL EVERY ASPECT OF THE GAME. Even if the scoreboard said it, if it’s not marked on the refs scorecard, the goal/touchdown didn’t happen.

By: NCAA Rule Changes Need to Follow the K.I.S.S. Principle | From the CAC to the 'CAC

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:19:40 +0000

[...] with rules in some of the fall ball scrimmages this year. We’ve heard respected voices Connor Wilson and Jac Coyne express concerns about introducing a shot clock into college lacrosse. There is a [...]

By: Scott MacPherson

Scott MacPherson — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:07:00 +0000

A shot clock is a no braine and will happen at some point anyway, why not now. Putting shot clock “parameters” on the game will make all teams better. Officials almost never call a “stall”, so let clock do it for them. The players want to play, not play keep away. Don’t Let the “cost” or “coach speak” get in the way of advancing the game. .. and do it at High School and all College levels..lets play,,,

By: bhsvideodad

bhsvideodad — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:45:00 +0000

I like the Broshot photo of Oregon vs ASU. Probably from Lakeridge in 2010.

I think implementing a clock in D! only would be a great experiment. They can afford the equipment and if it is a success, the other levels of lacrosse could figure out how to implement it. In these days of wifi, leds and other technologies maybe an enterprising company can come up with an economical cordless system.

By: Polylacrosse

Polylacrosse — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:10:00 +0000

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By: Warhawk Lacrosse

Warhawk Lacrosse — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:08:00 +0000

Good points here, especially about the financial implications and viability of a shot clock. Adding one would certainly improve the game.

As to QK’s point about poorer shot selection and lower goal totals, I tend to disagree. If the rules promote a faster pace of play, we’ll see more wide open shots, more dunks in transition and faster outlets from goalies.

Yes, we’ll see some forced shots at the end of a shot clock, but the defense earned that reward. And in turn, it will create transition, you won’t be able to sub middies on the fly when you have to fall back on defense at the end of the shot clock.

By: Cody Hart

Cody Hart — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:51:00 +0000

A 75 second shot clock is a bit more difficult as a player on the field to “manage their own invisible clock” than a 20 second clearing clock. 75 seconds is fairly long. But, I think you are on the right track. Potentially within the 75 second ref buzzer, there is a 10 or 15 second auto-warning “beep” of sorts, to let players know that it is time to push towards the net?…..

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:08:00 +0000

Who’s to say this rule needs to implemented for anyone but D1? D2 and D3 don’t really need it. Neither does the MCLA. If D1 decides it’s necessary, just add it as a D1 rule.