The anatomy of your lacrosse stick includes a scoop at the uppermost tip, a ball-stop and sidewall for control, a throat that connects the head to the handle and a pocket.

Lacrosse heads come with either a traditional woven pocket or a mesh pocket—remember, heads can be purchased strung or unstrung.

Mesh pockets are the most commonly used—they're made of nylon webbing woven into the side of the pocket, requiring little adjustment. Goalies tend to prefer mesh because it reduces rebounds.

Stiffer pockets allow for more accurate shooting and passing—but provide less control when you're running down field.

Ball control players should look for a moderately deep pocket, perfect for short passing and dodging. Fast-break players who pass the ball over long areas typically opt for a shallower pocket.

Keep in mind league regulations when selecting your lacrosse head—NCAA heads are legal under under NCAA rules, but are not permissible for NFHS or youth lacrosse.

Pita Pocket:

This pocket works the best for attack men and middies who like lots of whip and need ball control.

Four leathers
Two sidewalls
Four nylon strings (Two short, one medium, one long)
Four shooting strings (Three hockey lace, one nylon)

The Corner Pocket:

One soft mesh piece
Two leathers
Two short nylons
Three sidewalls
Shooting strings

The Hard Mesh Pocket:

This pocket is good for keeping whip at a minimum and playing in wet weather.
One durable mesh piece
Three sidewalls

The Perfect Pocket:

This pocket plays with little to no whip, and holds the ball tightly in one spot.
Four leathers
Five medium nylons

The Nine-Piece Mesh:

An all-purpose soft mesh pocket that is easy to string
One piece of soft mesh
Two sidewalls
Four hockey lace shooting strings
A long piece of regular shooting string
Short piece of cross lace or sidewall

Goalie Mesh:

The goalie version of the standard corner pocket
One piece of goalie mesh
Two sidewalls
Two medium nylons
Two regular shooting strings
One really long sidewall
Four long hockey laces

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