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As of 2022, there were numerous rule changes that were made to the game. One of the first rule changes that was made was eliminating the pre-game stick checks that were enforced by referees. In the past, each player on each team had to get their sticks checked by the referees to ensure that they were within regulation. The rule to eliminate this stick check was created to allow for more efficient play. A player's stick will continue to be checked after each goal they score. Throughout the game, a team can request that the referee check a player's stick on the opposing team. If the player's stick is illegal, then the team that requested the stick check will gain possession of the ball. If the player's stick is legal, or within regulation, then the team that requested the check will lose possession. If a team asks for a stick check and is wrong a second time, they will lose a timeout. If this team no longer has timeouts remaining, they will not be allowed to request for a stick check to be conducted.

'Women's Lacrosse Rules of the game''. NCAA.org. (2022). https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/26/women-s-lacrosse-rules-of-the-game.aspx '''

Another rule change that was made was eliminating the two-30-minute halves and instead implementing four-15-minute quarters with 2-minute breaks in between.

'''Johnson, G. (2021, July 23). NCAA Women's lacrosse to adopt quarters, 60-second shot clock reset in 2022. USA Lacrosse Magazine. https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/women/ncaa-womens-lacrosse-to-adopt-quarters-60-second-shot-clock-reset-in-2022#:~:text=New%20rules%20coming%20to%20Women%27s%20%40NCAALAX%20in%202022,%3A60%20seconds%20-%20No%20pregame%20stick%20check%20pic.twitter.com%2FHAYvvBTgEB '''

The possession clock has also undergone changes in order to speed up the pace of the game. The clock will now reset to 60 seconds if a team's offense regains possession of the ball after a turnover, goalie save, or rebound.

'''NCAA.org. (2021, July 22). Panel approves rules changes to make women's lacrosse more efficient. NCAA.org. https://www.ncaa.org/news/2021/7/22/general-panel-approves-rules-changes-to-make-womens-lacrosse-more-efficient.aspx '''