Should the NLL have a 2-point shot?
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Yeah, yeah, it sounds kinda ridiculous. The whole idea of a 2-point shot in the National Lacrosse League is downright sacreligous for some. Don’t mess with tradition, right? But be honest about this: How many times has your team been down by a deuce with about 30 ticks left and you think to yourself how nice it’d be if your boys could knot this thing up with just one massive shot from the perimeter. It’d be sweet, don’t ya think? And you know the place would erupt if your team got itself back into the game with a 2-pointer, or even sealed a close game with some cushion.
There is the tradition aspect of it all and we’re not ignoring that. You gotta remember, we’re not here to officially petition the league. We’re just giving ya something to think about before the season rolls around and you gotta admit, the idea of a 2-point shot could be interesting. It’d wreak havoc on the record books by adding a whole new category and could seriously alter some scoring records for teams and the league itself. And like we said, it could rally a team or it could help a team seal a win.
Major League Lacrosse has a 2-point shot but as you well know, field lacrosse is quite different than the box. Especially in terms of shooting. Long-range goals are rare indoors because it’s not the power shot ya need to score. It’s mostly about placement and getting the goalie to move. Think about it: Indoors, you’ve got a cage that’s half the size of an outdoor cage so simple math tells ya there isn’t as much space to exploit. But still, it’s possible. We’ve all seen Cory Bombery and others drop that shoulder and wind up. Personally, we love that moment, and with a 2-point shot, we’d definitely see more of it.
Bringing in a 2-point shot surely would alter tradition and the stats, but it also could add a bit more excitement to a game. But then again, does the NLL game need even more excitement? Let’s hear what you have to say. Which reminds us: No crumbing on the author’s artwork in his attempt to doctor a 2-point shot line in the included photograph, OK? He’s here to write, not draw.
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