Originally Posted by CageSage
Think back (when we were all younger) to the NBA Professional League and the NCAA Basketball Tournament. It is well acknowledged that both sports had huge difficulties attracting fans because the games were simply boring (click for reference quotes).

How many remember Tennessee's win over Temple in the 1973 season? Final score? 11-6. Yes, that was their basketball teams.

The NBA Shot Clock (1954) and NCAA Shot Clock (1985/86) saved both games and the experience that is now "March Madness" can trace itself to the introduction of the shot clock.

Now, lacrosse can dicker with the field dimensions, restraining boxes, and a host of other items. However simply put, the average fan wants more "action" ... the fan wants more shots per game. The lesson has already been learned in other sports.

The answer is a shot clock.
I have to disagree with you sage, just because it worked for basketball, doesn't mean it will work for lax. A shot clock is impractical for lacrosse. First , B-ball is played indoors with fixed clocks, even during tournament play for travel teams as well as school, the clock is visible for all players and refs to see. that would be impossible to implement in lax without a hugh expense where as simply doing away with the 12 and replacing it with a box would cure the problem. making the box smaller than the boys would cause pressure for the attackers and allow the defense to go after the ball with greater success, and yes that will cause more shots on net. Second , lets be honest , the clock hasn't really had the desired effect for the pro game. Remember, travel lax is huge, a clock will work for school ball but not travel. I haven't been to a single event where there was a clock on every field. To keep the game even throughout , a smaller box will work.