Originally Posted by The Hop
Here is a great explanation and video regarding this issue.

http://www.uslacrosse.org/multimedi...r-shooting-space-in-womens-lacrosse.aspx

So being the original poster, I will state again, after watching the Video, if a woman is caught in free shooting space but is not in a dangerous shot situation, penalizing the offense for a defensive mistake remains the worst call in any sport I do not care how many capitals you use. If the call gets made the flag should be hung until after the scoring play ends. If a goal is scored than it should stand. If it is saved or missed than an 8 meter should be awarded. Lacrosse has always been a sport ruled by a lot of perception and common sense so all the players, refs and fans know the difference between obstruction and a dangerous shot. Keep the obstruction rule because it's needed, but refine it. Only 3 woman per team between restraining lines during draw. Five major/ minor fouls per game each player then they sit. And for crying out loud if a red card is warranted use it, I have seen some pretty deserving plays, but for some reason the refs are afraid to use them