Lacrosse Stick : What is it?
| A lacrosse stick is a sport equipment used in the game of lacrosse. It consists of two parts, the head and the handle, which are usually purchased separately. The head where a pouch is located is the part used by the lacrosse player to catch, throw, and cradle the ball. It can come as a plastic or a traditional wood head. Its size depends on the requirements for men and women, and the different lacrosse organizations such as the International Lacrosse Federation (ILF), the US Lacrosse, and the NCAA. The lacrosse handle, also called a shaft, is a hollow polygonal tube usually made of aluminum, titanium, or Kevlar. The exposed end called the butt is covered with tape or plug made of rubber.
Women’s lacrosse sticks are shorter than the men’s at 35.5 to 43.25 inches long. Men's lacrosse sticks are 40 to 42 inches long including the head. The offensive players use shorter sticks than the defense players who use sticks 52 to 72 inches in length. The type of lacrosse stick used in a game depends on the position of the player, skill level, and gender. |
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Kinds of Lacrosse Sticks include the following: |
Men's
Men’s stick heads should be four to 10 inches wide according to the ILF rules and 6.5 to 10 inches wide according to the US Lacrosse and NCAA rules.
The goalie’s lacrosse stick can be up to 15 inches in the inside measurement at the widest point according to the ILF rules and 10 to 12 inches according to the US Lacrosse and NCAA rules.
Their sidewalls should not exceed two inches in height.
They can have pockets made of mesh or strung leather or nylon.
Men’s stick handles can be made of aluminum, graphite, or titanium.
They are lighter and more durable than traditional wood lacrosse sticks.
Women's
The heads of women's lacrosse sticks should be seven to nine inches wide according to the US Lacrosse rules.
The goalie’s heads are strung with mesh and can be up to 12 inches wide.
Women's lacrosse sticks can be made of wood or aluminum.
They have traditional pockets shallower than the men’s.
They have more colorful heads than the men's.
Their pockets are made up of four or five leather thongs with not more than two shooting strings.
The heads are one inch up the center stops. They measure 10 to 12 inches.
Children's
Children’s lacrosse sticks are made of plastic.
They are ideal for younger players who are just starting to learn the sport.
They are lighter, easier to break in, and durable.
They usually have mesh netting.
They have pointed mouths for easy easy ball pick up and accurate throws.
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Handle: Choose a lacrosse stick with a heavy and thicker handle if you are a defenseman, and a lighter and rounder handle if you are an attacking player for better maneuverability and faking. If you want a better feel, choose one with a square shaped handle. Choosing the right lacrosse handle is a matter of preference, so get one that would work to your advantage.
Pocket: Choose a lacrosse stick with a deeper pocket if you want more control, and a shallower pocket if you want easier release. If you want to reduce ball rebounds, get a lacrosse stick with a pocket made of mesh netting. It also requires lesser maintenance than a leather pocket.
Stick length: Choose a lacrosse stick with a length that follows the rules of the organization you are playing for, your position, your gender, or your preference. |
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