The pocket of a lacrosse stick is critical to your ability to accurately handle and shoot the ball. The pocket is formed by fitting mesh within the head of the stick and stringing it in place with sidewall and shooting strings. The sidewall strings are the long strings that run along the left and right walls of the head, and they support a large amount of the tension when the ball contacts the head. Proper tying of the sidewall strings ensures your pocket will maintain its shape during use.
Step 1
Tie the mesh into place along the top of the head with your preferred stringing method. Pull out the slack in the top line so the mesh is tightly held in place before moving on to the sidewalls. Tie off the top string with a knot of your choosing.
Step 2
Create a loop at one end of the sidewall string, then feed the remainder of the string through that loop. Pull on both ends of the string to tie an overhand knot at one end of the sidewall string. Feed the open end of the string through the first available hole below the top string and bring it up through the adjacent mesh diamond.
Step 3
Turn the string back on itself to form a large loop that rests over the back of the lacrosse head. Feed the open end of the string through the next available hole in the sidewall. Bring the string through the next available mesh diamond moving down the sidewall. Ensure that the open end of the string passes inside of the loop you created.
Step 4
Crimp the mesh in place against the sidewall with one hand so it stays in position, then pull on the string to tighten the loop. Pull on the string a few more times to ensure the first loop is very tight.
Step 5
Turn the string back to form another loop over the back of the mesh. Pass the string through the next available eye in the sidewall and pull it up through the next mesh diamond. Tighten the loop and repeat the procedure as you work your way down the sidewall.
Step 6
Stop the looping method on the penultimate hole in the sidewall. On the final hole, pass the string through the back of the mesh, then feed it out through the hole so the open end of the string finishes outside of the lacrosse head. Tie an overhand knot 1 cm out from the sidewall so you have slack left in the line when completed.
Tips and Warnings
- Tie the sidewall loops progressively looser as you reach the bottom of the head.
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