Windy weather - call the game?

[ZebraGirl]

Originally posted by RILAX
Why is this, do the people raising the objections fell that their will be an increased on no-calls or something like it? [/B]

The general feeling locally is that adding more protective clothing will actually encourage more dangerous play. There will be a false sense of security, players will make more dangerous checks, closer to the head, shoot directly on other players, etc.

I only know of one middle school team so far that has ordered protective eyewear to try out this season.

At first, I wasn't in favor of more protective gear, for the reasons stated above. But witnessing several concussions and broken noses this past year, I now think protective eyewear is warrented. The shots and passes are getting faster, due to improvements in crosse technology, and the players improved upper body strength.

IMHO, the womens game will stay safe, without helmets and padding, if:

1. Officials consistantly call dangerous play (regardless of protective gear worn by players).

2. Coaches teach their players to play the non-collision version of the sport.

Locally, some womens game refs are concerned about the men's coaches who are crossing over to coach womens lax, encouraging physical contact, and some dangerous checks. Personally, the only problems I've had with male coaches are their verbal outbursts on the sideline (a huge breach of etiquette in womens lacrosse, causing a green/yellow card and turning the ball over to the other team).

I like watching the men's version of the game, but my jaw drops when I hear some of the guys rip into the officials about their calls.