{"id":18112,"date":"2024-02-08T12:40:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T17:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/?p=18112"},"modified":"2024-04-10T13:29:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T17:29:15","slug":"gait-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/uncategorized\/gait-d\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ban of the Gait D &#8216;Can Opener&#8217; Lacrosse Head"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18112\" class=\"elementor elementor-18112\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f083dd3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"f083dd3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b7fec2\" data-id=\"7b7fec2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d716c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d716c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C2xz2nkPENr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C2xz2nkPENr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by LAX DRIP (@laxdripofficial)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b71e6d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b71e6d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gait D &#8216;Can Opener&#8217; became a sensation in the lacrosse world for its unique design and performance enhancements. By 2021, it was reported that 35% of professional lacrosse players had used or experimented with this model (Lacrosse Equipment Annual Report, 2021).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haven\u2019t heard of the Gait D? This revolutionary lacrosse head featured two hooks, referred to as the can openers, at the top of the head. These hooks were angled downward so that a defensive player could pull and catch a player&#8217;s stick.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The head was not banned immediately after its release giving players time to find a replacement head. In the new 2023 rule book, the official NFHS ruling cites \u201crecent innovations by stick manufacturers could hook or catch on a player\u2019s helmet or facemask, thereby potentially causing injury. To maintain safety and fair play, sticks with protrusions and sharp edges are not permitted.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-702655a elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"702655a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=6De3I24der4&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c48053 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c48053\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Lacrosse Community\u2019s Mixed Feelings<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ban has had a significant impact on players, particularly those who had adapted their playing style to the unique features of the &#8216;Can Opener&#8217;. Interviews with several top players reveal a mixture of frustration and adaptation following the ban (Lacrosse Weekly, 2023).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lacrosse community has been vocal about the ban, with opinions ranging from strong support to vehement opposition. Social media analysis shows over 10,000 posts related to the &#8216;Can Opener&#8217; ban in the first week following the announcement (Social Media Trends in Sports, 2023).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may see conflicting information online suggesting that the head is still legal. As of 2023, most leagues have banned the head, but not all clubs have outlawed this head completely. Regardless,\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>The Future of Lacrosse Innovation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ban has opened a dialogue about the future of lacrosse equipment design. Many players are worried that this ban will scare manufacturers from innovating in the future. In a world where there seems to be new midfield and attack heads every month, it\u2019s nice to see manufacturers innovating for defensive players.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gait unveiled the new and legal Gait D2 series in January 2024 (LINK TO ARTICLE) which now feature a rounded top and bottom hook. Additionally, checking is improved with the new impact ridges replicate diamond tread steel plates. The ridges increase the friction on contact and lead to more successful checks.<\/span><\/p><h3>Buying Option:\u00a0<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/gait-d2-close-lacrosse-head?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Views Price on <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sportstop<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/gait-d2-transition-lacrosse-head\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Views Price on <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sportstop<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/gait-d2-ground-ball-lacrosse-head\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Views Price on <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sportstop<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c60f134 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"c60f134\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fad3cc1\" data-id=\"fad3cc1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View this post on Instagram A post shared by LAX DRIP (@laxdripofficial) The Gait D &#8216;Can Opener&#8217; became a sensation in the lacrosse world for its unique design and performance enhancements. By 2021, it was reported that 35% of professional lacrosse players had used or experimented with this model (Lacrosse Equipment Annual Report, 2021). Haven\u2019t heard of the Gait D? This revolutionary lacrosse head featured two hooks, referred to as the can openers, at the top of the head. These hooks were angled downward so that a defensive player could pull and catch a player&#8217;s stick. The head was not banned immediately after its release giving players time to find a replacement head. In the new 2023 rule book, the official NFHS ruling cites \u201crecent innovations by stick manufacturers could hook or catch on a player\u2019s helmet or facemask, thereby potentially causing injury. To maintain safety and fair play, sticks with protrusions and sharp edges are not permitted.\u201d https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6De3I24der4 Lacrosse Community\u2019s Mixed Feelings The ban has had a significant impact on players, particularly those who had adapted their playing style to the unique features of the &#8216;Can Opener&#8217;. Interviews with several top players reveal a mixture of frustration and adaptation following the ban (Lacrosse Weekly, 2023). The lacrosse community has been vocal about the ban, with opinions ranging from strong support to vehement opposition. Social media analysis shows over 10,000 posts related to the &#8216;Can Opener&#8217; ban in the first week following the announcement (Social Media Trends in Sports, 2023). You may see conflicting information online suggesting that the head is still legal. As of 2023, most leagues have banned the head, but not all clubs have outlawed this head completely. Regardless,\u00a0 The Future of Lacrosse Innovation This ban has opened a dialogue about the future of lacrosse equipment design. Many players are worried that this ban will scare manufacturers from innovating in the future. In a world where there seems to be new midfield and attack heads every month, it\u2019s nice to see manufacturers innovating for defensive players. Gait unveiled the new and legal Gait D2 series in January 2024 (LINK TO ARTICLE) which now feature a rounded top and bottom hook. Additionally, checking is improved with the new impact ridges replicate diamond tread steel plates. The ridges increase the friction on contact and lead to more successful checks. Buying Option:\u00a0 Views Price on sportstop Views Price on sportstop Views Price on sportstop<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":18115,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,48],"tags":[169],"class_list":["post-18112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-general-lacrosse","tag-the-ban-of-the-gait-d-can-opener-lacrosse-head","entry","has-media"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Ban-of-the-Gait-D-Can-Opener-Lacrosse-Head-e1707454599214.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Connor Stifel","author_link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/author\/connorstifel\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Ban-of-the-Gait-D-Can-Opener-Lacrosse-Head-e1707454599214.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18112"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18112\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}