How To String A Lacrosse Goal? The 128 Correct Answer

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How to String a Lacrosse Goalie Head: An Illustrated Guide

Learning how to string a lacrosse goalie head is very important for all goalies.

You don’t want to depend on another player or coach to string a racquet for you.

Take the responsibility of learning how to string your own racquet, and you’ll eventually be able to build a great goalie racquet that is low in rebounds and makes accurate exit passes.

When it comes to stringing a lacrosse goalie head, there’s more than one way to strip that cat’s fur. Many prank doctors have their own method and each serves its purpose.

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Below is my illustrated guide on how I string my goalie sticks.

How to string a lacrosse goalie head

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Before beginning the stringing process, gather all the materials you will need.

Here is the checklist –

Goalie Head – I prefer the STX Eclipse, but there are several great goalie heads out there.

Goalie Mesh – I prefer 12 Diamond Goalie Mesh. Other options are 10 Diamond Goalie Mesh or 20 Diamond Goalie Mesh. Each has its own pros and cons, so choose what works best for you.

sidewall cords

shoot strings

scissors or a knife

lighter

I like to trim the sidewall and weft cords before launch so I’m not working with a large spool. I think this makes the process much smoother.

Step 2: Spread open the mesh holes

Grab both sides of the net with your hands and spread open the net holes. Do this for the entire mesh piece from top to bottom.

The mesh should be nice and loose all the way to the bottom.

Step 3: Fold the top 2 rows of diamonds together

Fold the top 2 rows of diamonds together as shown in the image below.

Place the net against the stick so that the rough side of the net touches the ball. The smooth side of the mesh goes to the back of the stick.

Step 4: String Top Lace Starting from the middle

Fold the top tip in half and pin two ends together. Take the two ends and thread them through the center hole of the net. Go through the top center hole of the goalie head with both parts entering from the front of the head. Then take both ends and pull them back through the loop of the top cord. Make sure the mesh and knot are nice and centered and then pull that part tight to form your first knot

Step 5: String Top Lace Start working outwards from the center

Next we continue covering the blanket and work our way from the center outwards to one side. Here are the steps to string each hole.

Take the laces and go through the back of the next hole on the stick. Pull these laces through the stitch hole. Tighten the knot. Go through the same mesh hole and then back through the same keeper head hole entering on the front. Pull the cord through the loop you created and pull tight. As you work your way outward, keep tightening the knots

Repeat this process until all the holes along the top of the goalie’s head are covered. Remember: Work your way from the center.

Step 6: Attach the top corners

Now we should line up all the top goalie headholes like this:

Our next step is to secure the corners, which is very important so the ball doesn’t hit the plastic when thrown. This causes irregular exhaust passages.

Pass the top string through the mesh hole at the end and then through the keeper’s head hole as shown in the image below. Tighten it. Take the corner piece of the grid, put it over the club head, come down with the string and go through the hole of the goalie grid. Pull it back through the next lower hole on the goalies head, making sure it is very tight. Now tie a tight knot and then another knot (double knot) to make sure the string doesn’t get pulled through the hole. Repeat on the other side

Step 7: Thread on the side walls

With the top of the stick now complete, let’s start covering our side panels.

Begin by double knotting your sidewall cord and pulling it tightly through the first goalie sidewall hole. Knot is on the outside of the head. Next we thread the end of the sidewall cord through the mesh hole and pull the sidewall cord through the next lower keeper head hole. Then take the end of the string and thread it through the next lower gatekeeper’s grid hole. As you stretch the grille down, we pull our new knowledge tight against the side panel. Continue this process to the end of the bat. For the first 3 side panel holes, tighten it extremely, then for the remaining side panel holes, you can tighten, but not extremely. This will help create a beautiful bag. Once we are out of the side panel holes, thread the cord through the next lower goalie mesh hole and then back through the next lower goalie mesh hole below. Pass the string through the top hole of the next goalie head as shown in the picture below. Pull it tight and then tie it off with a double knot. Repeat the same process on the other side.

Our side walls should look like this:

Step 8: Form the channel with a ball

Once the side panels are done, we’ll take a lacrosse ball and start shaping the bag. Hit the ball into the pocket to loosen the net.

Do this up and down the pocket on the front and then flip the stick over and repeat on the back.

Step 9: String Bottom of the Stick

Here are the steps to thread the bottom of the net to the stick. We’ll use a shooting line to do this step.

With the shooting line we go through the bottom hole below where our shooting lines are and then up through the throat. Knot the end with a double knot. In the goalie net, insert the shot cord into the hole you last used on the sidewall cord. Then make a traditional weave all the way across. Feed the shooting line back through the throat hole and then the bottom hole, essentially reserving point 1 of this step. Wait to tie off this cord until we add the twist knot described below.

It should look like this:

Next we will add a custom twist knot. For this step we will use a sidewall cord.

Insert the weft cord into the bottom hole, tie with a double knot and pull tight. Now insert the sidewall cord into the same hole that the weft cord is in. It will be snug and you will likely need to use a knife to get the sidewall cord all the way through. Find the center 3 diamonds and feed the sidewall cord through. Begin a weave at the center 3 holes only. Next, loop the end of the cord around for a little weaving. You can do this twice if you like, I’ll stick with just one. Next we go back through the other hole where our shooting line is and out of the bottom hole, essentially reserving point 1. Before tying off the strings, punch out the pocket to make a nice deep pocket. Now tie off the weft cord and then the sidewall cord, both with double knots

Here is our bottom line at this point:

Step 10: Add Shooting Lines

There are many options when designing shooting lines. Essentially, these strings serve to keep the top of the net stiff to aid in throwing.

The design I like to use consists of a top sidewall cord and two traditional shooting cords at the bottom:

First thread the cord through the side panel, then weave the cord through the mesh. Locate the same hole in the side panel on the opposite side of the stick and thread the cord through. Braid the cord across again and pull it nice and tight. Tie off the cord with a double knot. Repeat this for each shooting line you want in your stick. As you go deeper, the laces should be less tight. The tightest string is on top or your racquet will get a nasty whiplash and not throw properly.

Step 11: Flick and Burn

Our racquet stringing is almost done. The final step is to cut any extra strings from our sidewalls and weft cords. For each end you cut, use a lighter to burn the edges so the strings never fray.

Here is our final product:

Videos on how to string a lacrosse goalie head

If you’d rather learn how to string your lacrosse goalie head by watching a video, there are several good videos on YouTube that demonstrate the stick stringing technique outlined above.

stringing top

Cover side panels

Stringing of shooting strings

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Conclusion

Learning how to string a lacrosse goalie head is something I recommend every goalie take the time to learn.

Remember that there are many different ways to string a goaltender’s stick. If you’re interested in a more advanced technique, check out the quad sidewall.

However, you can achieve basic goalie head stringing by following the step-by-step illustrated guide I’ve put together in this post.

Now all you have to do is work on your belay technique because there is no fault of the club.

Until next time! Coach Damon | LaxGoalieRat.com

Any part of this tutorial is confusing or doesn’t make sense? Ask me questions in the comments.

There are 4 different tutorial videos on Lax Goalie Rat Academy on how to line up different heads with different stitches and different patterns.

Learning the correct lacrosse string is an essential part of your development as a player. This allows you to tailor the performance of your stick to your playing style and specific position.

There are different types of lacrosse stringing, but in this guide we will focus on how to string a traditional lacrosse head with a medium pocket. Once you are comfortable with this, you can move on to more specific stringing styles and re-string lacrosse sticks as needed.

How long does it take to string a lacrosse head?

It varies from person to person depending on how long you’ve been doing it and how proficient you are at the precise movements and adjustments required.

Assuming you are a beginner who has no idea how to string a lacrosse head, we estimate that you can complete the task in 30 to 45 minutes once you have followed all the steps in this guide. And you will no doubt improve with practice.

Be patient. As you learn, getting the technique right is far more important than finishing the work quickly.

materials and equipment

Before you start this guide, you need to make sure you have the following:

1. Unstrung head lacrosse stick (obviously!)

2. Lacrosse strings (there are a few types of lacrosse strings you will need)

A lacrosse top string, approximately 36 inches long

Lacrosse Top String, approximately 36 inches long Two Lacrosse Sidewall Strings, each approximately 30 inches long

Lacrosse sidewall strings, each about 30 inches long. A lacrosse floor string, approximately 8 inches long

Lacrosse bottom string approximately 8 inches long. Three shooting strings

3. A piece of 10 diamond mesh

4. Scissors to cut off the excess cord

5. A lighter to melt the ends of cut strings and prevent fraying

6. Needle nose pliers to properly tension the strings

Prepare the mesh

Before stringing your lacrosse head, you need to prepare the mesh. First, make sure your mesh is properly oriented. The top edge is the one with nine diamonds, and the bottom edge has ten. (You may have heard of a 10 diamond top string, but 9 is more common, so we’ll cover that in this guide.)

Also make sure the rougher side of the mesh is facing in; This helps with gripping the ball and adds power to your shots.

Now fully stretch out the mesh. You must do this before stringing; Otherwise, after threading, the mesh will continue to stretch and your lacing may sag in certain places. If you use a tough mesh, you may find that holding it under hot water while you stretch it makes it easier to manage.

Once you’ve stretched the mesh, fold the top row of nine diamonds so the holes line up exactly with the second row of diamonds below. Now you can start stringing.

General information

To properly string lacrosse heads, there are a few general tips to keep in mind:

Your strings should always be as tight as possible. Use your pliers to ensure maximum tightness at each stage. You don’t want your lacing to come loose or undo during a game.

Symmetry is important. The checkers, lacrosse strings, and knots should all be aligned as precisely as possible to ensure your stick has no left or right tilt. You want your passes and shots to fly straight.

Finding the best pocket placement for your play style is important. In this guide we will show you a mid-pocket style, but as you gain experience stringing a lacrosse head, you can adjust this. At the end of the guide we gave some customization tips.

How to string a Lacrosse Head Top string

We start at the top. Double check that your mesh is the right way around – the rough side to the inside of the bag. Now take your top string and follow these steps:

Working left to right, tie knots to securely connect each of the double rows of diamonds to the top row of holes in the header.

Maintain an even tension as you work. You don’t want one side to be tighter than the other as this will cause instability and inaccuracy in your shots and passes.

When you have completed the entire row of knots, check that your mesh is symmetrical about the head and doesn’t stretch to any side.

How to String a Lacrosse Head Sidewall

When you’re satisfied that your top string is secure, it’s time to move on to the sidewalls. We recommend that you start at the top of the head of the lacrosse stick and work your way down. Rather than stringing one side panel at a time, it’s best to do both at the same time, tying the first knot on one side, then switching to the other and continuing on the head.

Stringing both sides at the same time ensures your stringing stays consistent, which is essential for creating the bag. It also allows you to adjust the tension on both sides and check it on the fly, rather than having to completely re-stretch a side if you find it doesn’t fit at the end of the process.

As you work your way down, you should see the shape of the bag begin to form.

How to string a medium bag

To achieve the perfect middle pocket, you need to be careful when stringing your sidewalls and bottom string. Different tensions or distances in each of these areas creates a separate pocket.

At the top of the head you need to make sure you pull the first few rows of diamonds taut so the mesh is flatter at that point. When the front rows are tight, a well-formed channel allows the ball to release smoothly from your racquet. Further down you want the diamonds to be more clustered, which loosens the mesh and creates a pocket in the center of the head.

To break in your pocket, wet your mesh with warm water and use either your fist or a lacrosse ball to shape the pocket the way the ball would normally sit. Some players even secure the ball in the pocket with a stick wedged through the net below the sidewalls. You can leave it for a few hours or overnight to shape the bag.

You also need to verify that your pocket depth is legal. Put a lacrosse ball in the bag, and as long as there’s no space above the ball when you’re looking at it from the side, you’re good to go. If not, you need to make adjustments. Otherwise you risk a penalty. If your pocket is too deep, you can fix that by moving to the bottom string.

How to string a lacrosse head bottom string

The bottom string has a significant impact on the overall performance of the head, and small adjustments can make a big difference in how the ball is caught and released.

Technically, stringing the bottom string is similar to the top string. They weave between the bottom row of diamonds and the holes at the rim of the head. However, unlike the top string where you want to maintain maximum tension, you can vary the tension a bit to get the pocket shape and size you want.

We’ll discuss the effects of different lower string tensions under “Adjustments” below.

How to string the shooting lines

Unlike the other types of cord, the shooting cords are woven together through the stitches, and the most popular method is a straight tie. Different types include rolled, nylon laced, or no weft lines at all.

Depending on the exact shape of your pocket and channel, you should experiment with the placement of your shooting cords to see which offers the best ball performance. However, as a general rule, you should have the string closest to the ball looser than the other strings, which should tighten as you work your way up to the scoop.

It’s important to remember that NCAA and NFHS rules prohibit any shooting line more than four inches from the top of the bucket. Make sure your shooting lines are within this range or you risk an equipment penalty.

trimming the strings

When you’ve finished stringing your lacrosse head, you’ll invariably find that you have a lot of extra string lengths. To tidy these up, use your scissors to snip off the remaining length, leaving an inch or two if you need to make minor adjustments later. Gently burn the cut ends with your lighter to ensure the ends don’t fray.

Testing

Once your cane is laced and ready to use, it’s a good idea to spend some time trying it out so you can make sure the pocket position and depth, as well as the placement of the shooting cords, work for you. Use a lacrosse rebounder like this when practicing alone, or pair up with another player to practice shots, passes, and catches. Make a note of anything that doesn’t feel quite right so you know what adjustments to make later.

adjustments

Once you’re confident that you know how to string a lacrosse head in a basic style and give it a try, you may want to make a few adjustments to better suit your unique playstyle.

If you need to increase the amount of whip you get, loosen the bottom string. The opposite is true if you need to adjust less whip.

If you have a narrow canal, the ball may whip down too hard. You can usually fix this by loosening or even removing one or more weft cords.

Replacing cotton shooting lines with nylon can help add more whip.

Hopefully our Lacrosse Head Stringing Guide has helped you not only better understand how to string a lacrosse head, but also how the various elements affect your overall racquet performance and ultimately your game. Of course, as we’ve said before, every player’s style is unique, so there’s no substitute for trying some of these tips for yourself to find out what setup works best for you.

StringDex Lacrosse Stringing Guide

With years of lacrosse stringing experience and plenty of time testing products, we want to help spread the good word about stringing. Unlike other sports, lacrosse is unique because of the stringing. Players can positively or negatively impact their performance by just putting one string in their pocket. This makes stringing an art, not a science, and can add value to your pocket.

Lacrosse stringing is also one of the oldest art forms that can be traced back to North America. The ingenuity, creativity and dedication to stringing have been passed down for centuries. In our current game there are more options than ever for strings and materials. It can be difficult to find what is and isn’t quality in the sea of ​​products, but we’ve got your back.

Stringing your own lacrosse head can be an intimidating task for new lacrosse players. But with these stringing tips and a little practice, you’ll be able to get your bag the way you like it.

WHAT YOU NEED

Before you begin, make sure you have all of the items needed to string a lacrosse head:

Unstrung head

mesh fabric

strings

scissors

lighter

Tongs

MESH

Once you have all your gear, the first step to stringing a lacrosse head is to make sure the mesh is ready. Here’s how:

Take your mesh and identify the top, bottom, front and back. The top has nine diamonds on the edge. The floor will have 10 diamonds. The front feels rougher; This is the side that touches the ball.

Stretch the mesh to incorporate and ready to string.

Take the top nine diamond row and fold it onto the nine diamond row below. You should be able to see through these diamonds if done correctly.

After you have finished the mesh you can start threading the top of the mesh into the head. Work left to right while tying knots to hold the mesh in place. Maintain even tension throughout the process. When you’re done, the center of the mesh should be right in the middle of your head.

SIDE WALLS

Once you have the top string installed you can take on the side panels. This process can affect the type of bag placement you have. There are several ways to string a lacrosse head, but East Coast Dyes President and Co-Founder Greg Kenneally suggests a center bag setup. This type of bag has a good grip and smooth release and can be a solid option for new players.

The first few diamonds should be drawn firmly into the head. This creates a flat area near the top called a channel and helps release the ball down the middle. You can make the bag looser at the bottom by bundling the diamonds.

Remember that pocket depth is limited by law. When you pocket a ball, you should not be able to see any air above the ball.

Finish by installing the bottom cord and the last row of diamonds. This step allows you to tighten your bag if your bag is too deep.

The next step is to install the shooting lines. Remember that all shot lines must be within the top four inches of the head, measured from the tip of the shovel. Lightly weave the shooting line over the net. The string closest to the ball should be the loosest. As you work your way up to the shovel, the weft cords should tighten.

Many lacrosse string kits come with an extra string, allowing lacrosse players to use different techniques when stringing their head. Because of this, you could end up with several inches of extra cord. Reduce that to two inches or less, leaving enough to tighten the strings if necessary. Then gently melt the ends of the cord with a lighter to prevent fraying.

Stringing a lacrosse head is a skill that many lacrosse players strive to master. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to making the perfect bag.

The top string on your lacrosse head is arguably the most important part of stringing your lacrosse stick. This is because the top string of your lacrosse head is the foundation for stringing a consistent lacrosse pocket. If your top string is loose, your pocket will gradually become more inconsistent as the net breaks in. Loose top strings don’t add structure to your bag, and the ball will bounce off the plastic lip of your lacrosse head if the top string isn’t tight.

If your top string is askew, then your lacrosse pocket is not symmetrical and the ball will come out the wrong way.

The top string provides the alignment of your canal, and you want a nice symmetrical top string to make an aligned canal.

Stringing a lacrosse headtop string can be tricky for a beginner who has never tried stringing a string. Luckily for our readers, we’ve made this process simple and easy to follow. The two lacrosse top strings that we recommend for new stringers are the 9 Diamond Top String and the Hidden 9 Diamond Top String.

If you want to explore other options, you can find all of our top thong articles here: Top thongs for lacrosse. So select a top string below and follow the tutorial in a new window to get started with your lacrosse stick. When you’re done, move on to the next part of stringing a lacrosse head: lacrosse stick sidewalls.

Quick Guide to Lacrosse Slang Terms

By Coach Damon Lacrosse Goalie Posted in: General

A parent emailed me the other day with a question about lacrosse goalie lingo –

One question, how did you come up with the nickname “rat”? Doesn’t seem quite up to the quality of your material to me as an old man.

Perhaps the older generation is unaware of the slang term – a lax rat – one whose life is consumed by lacrosse. So of course I’m the lax goalkeeper rat.

That got me thinking about all the lacrosse slang terms that are around today. There’s a listing at e-lacrosse.com (edit: I’m not sure what happened to e-lacrosse.com, but the site doesn’t seem to be live anymore. Link removed.), but this one is missing some yummy ones Gemstones, like “crisp with the stone”. This one also has a lot of non-slang terms like “assist”.

Today’s post is fun. A quick guide to understanding old and new lacrosse slang terms.

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Lacrosse slang terms

A caveat about the slang terms – they change all the time and some are entirely region specific.

Growing up in California as a kid, we used the word “rad” (meaning cool or awesome) all the time. “That’s so cool!”. But I haven’t used or heard that word in years, except of course in the 80’s movies.

All that to say that this list of lacrosse lingo may or may not be accurate as of when and where you read this.

Here is the complete list of alphabetized lacrosse slang terms that I either know, use, hear or read:

ATW – Around the World: Similar to BTB except the stick is wrapped in the opposite direction and the shot comes over the shoulder of the firing hand. Scored a goal in a sick ATW in the last game.

Similar to BTB except the stick is wrapped in the opposite direction and the shot comes over the shoulder of the shooting hand. Scored a goal in a sick ATW in the last game. Backbreaker: A trick shot in which the racquet is held overhead with both hands and the ball is shot with the hand and behind the back AND between the legs.

a trick shot in which the racquet is held overhead with both hands and the ball is shot under the hand and behind the back AND between the legs. Bag / Sack / Bagged Out: the Lacrosse Stick Pocket, a very deep one. How do you throw this bag?

the lacrosse stick pocket, a very deep one. How do you throw this bag? Bar Down: A shot that ricochets off the underside of the top crossbar and ricochets into the goal at a steep angle to the ground. Essentially the perfect shot that all attackers strive for. They passed it for a 12-yard shot up and he went down with the bar. Here is Bar Down in visual form:

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Ball Hunt / Egg Hunt / Pill Hunt / any slang for Ball + Hunt: a practice ritual in which players search the grass, forest, bushes, etc. for lost balls.

A practice ritual in which players look for lost balls in the grass, forest, bushes, etc. Black hole: a ball pig. Don’t throw it at him, he’s a black hole.

a ball pig. Don’t throw it at him, he’s a black hole. Boarding: In indoor box lacrosse, an opposing player is checked against the boards. Usually a penalty.

: Checking an opposing player against the boards in indoor box lacrosse. Usually a penalty. Brave Heart: Where two players from each team enter the field, a goalie and a middie. The two middies compete against each other, going one against a full field until one scores.

Where two players from each team enter the field, a goalkeeper and a middie. The two middies compete against each other, going one against a full field until one scores. BTB – Behind the Back: any shot or pass you throw over the opposite shoulder of the shooting/passing hand.

any shot or pass you throw over the opposite shoulder of the shooting/passing hand. Bucket / lid: helmet. Bucket is also used to refer to the old style of lacrosse helmets with the laces on the back.

Helmet. Bucket is also used to refer to the old style of lacrosse helmets with the laces on the back. Buddy Pass / Hospital Pass / Murder Pass / Star Pass: A pass that is thrown high and/or slowly through the air so that the receiver is crushed by defenders when receiving it.

a pass thrown high and/or slowly through the air such that the receiver is crushed by defenders when receiving it. Cage / Rack: the goal. Bring it to the shelf.

the goal. Bring it to the shelf. Cannon / Crank / Frozen Rope / Rope / Lazer / Howie (Howitzer) / Beam: a hard shot. The guy has a cannon.

: a hard shot. The guy has a cannon. Celly – celebration. This attacker made a sick celly after hitting it.

– Celebration. This attacker made a sick celly after hitting it. Cheap it (Cheap the ball) / Gilman: Slang for clearing the ball from the defensive end with a long random pass into the offensive end.

Slang for clearing the ball from the defensive end with a long random pass into the offensive end. Cheap Shot: A late and/or messy hit or check. He gave him a cheap shot after the whistle.

: A late and/or dirty hit or check. He gave him a cheap shot after the whistle. Coast to Coast: When a defender or goalkeeper carries the ball the length of the field and scores a goal. Same meaning as basketball.

: When a defender or goalkeeper carries the ball the length of the field of play and scores a goal. Same meaning as basketball. Crispy with the Rock: Describes a player with precise feeding/shooting ability

describes a player with precise feeding/shooting ability Cup Check: Teammates tap a protective cup to prove it’s there. Also slang for a shot that hits a defender or goalie directly in the groin.

Teammates tap a protective mug to prove it’s there. Also slang for a shot that hits a defender or goalie directly in the groin. Dime/Dish/Apple: A great pass or assist. He threw me a BTB dime right on the crease.

A great pass or assist. He threw me a BTB dime right on the crease. Dirty/Baller: Used to describe a very good player. This attacker is dirty.

Used to describe a very good player. This attacker is dirty. Dive: A game in which an offensive player leaves their feet and lands in the crease to score a goal. Recently legalized in the NCAA in 2019.

A game in which an offensive player leaves their feet and lands in the crease to score a goal. Recently legalized in the NCAA in 2019. Door Step: Area just above the fold. Fed the attacker right outside the front door.

area just above the crease. Fed the attacker right outside the front door. Dust / Dusty: Inexperienced defender. Can also mean old or obsolete. I wear the smallest possible elbow pads because everything else is dusty.

inexperienced defender. Can also mean old or obsolete. I wear the smallest possible elbow pads because everything else is dusty. Fish / NARP (Non-Athletic Regular Person) / Scrub: Inexperienced player. Pass me the ball, I have a fish with me.

Inexperienced player. Pass me the ball, I have a fish with me. Five Hole: Between the goalie’s legs.

: Between the goalkeeper’s legs. Flow: Long hair in the back flowing out of the helmet.

Long hair in the back flowing out of the helmet. FOGO – Face Off / Get Off: Slang for the special position that faces and then switches. Dude is the best FOGO in the league.

Slang for the special position that competes against each other and then gets substituted. Dude is the best FOGO in the league. Newcomer: New ball.

: New ball. Gamer: Your stick that you use in games. This is the stick you actually use in a lacrosse game, as opposed to your backup stick. I use my backup stick on rainy days but this one is my gamer. Gamer can also mean a player who always appears in big games. The guy is such a gamer.

: Your stick that you use in games. This is the stick you actually use in a lacrosse game, as opposed to your backup stick. I use my backup stick on rainy days but this one is my gamer. Gamer can also mean a player who always appears in big games. The guy is such a gamer. Garbage Goal: A goal scored in an unsettled situation such as a rebound or a loose ball in front of the goal.

A goal scored in an unsettled situation such as a rebound or a loose ball in front of goal. GLE: Target Lind extended. An imaginary line stretching from the goal line to the touchline.

: Tor Lind extended. An imaginary line stretching from the goal line to the touchline. GOAT: The greatest of all time. Queener is the GOAT.

greatest ever. Queener is the GOAT. Goal Mouth: Introduced in 2019, an area in the crease (marked with lines) where the attacker cannot land if making a dive, otherwise the goal is not allowed.

: Introduced in 2019, an area in the fold (marked with lines) where the attacker cannot land if he makes a jump, otherwise the goal is not allowed. Play golf: make a swing like a golf ball.

make a swing like a golf ball. Goon Squad: Boys on the bench who never play and are always fooling around.

Boys on the bench who never play and are always fooling around. Goose (Goose it): Slang for throwing the ball (hockey style) off the ground to a teammate.

Slang for throwing the ball (ice hockey style) off the ground to a teammate. Grandma’s Goal: When the ball touches the outside of the net and nobody but your grandma yells “NICE GOAL!”

: When the ball touches the outside of the net and nobody but your grandma yells “NICE GOAL!” Hatty: Hat-trick: 3-goal game. Double Hatty / Sock Trick: 6 goal game. Trip Hatty: Game with 9 goals.

Hat-trick: 3-goal game. 6-goal game. 9 goal game. Hold: like whip, but from the sides

: like whip, but from the sides Hoover : a ground ball machine. A player who is adept at winning the ball on loose balls.

: A ground ball machine. A player who is adept at winning the ball on loose balls. Ice Pick: A check thrown “stabbing” downward with the end of your stick

A check thrown “stabbing” down with the end of your stick. Quickly move under the ball to collect it in one motion. Native Americans used this type of pick since their sticks did not have blades.

A method of picking up a ball by rolling the top of the shovel over the ball and moving it in that direction while quickly turning your head under the ball to pick it up in one motion. Native Americans used this type of pick since their sticks did not have blades. Kayak: One of the more difficult and less useful checks. Wrap your stick butt first around a guy for control.

One of the more difficult and less useful checks. Wrap your stick butt first around a guy for control. Lax: Abbreviation for lacrosse

Abbreviation for Lacrosse Laxing: playing lacrosse

: Playing Lacrosse Lax Bro : Abbreviation for “Lacrosse Brothers”. A member of the lacrosse fraternity. Someone who fully embraces the culture of lacrosse.

: Abbreviation for “Lacrosse Brothers”. A member of the lacrosse fraternity. Someone who fully embraces the culture of lacrosse. Lax Advice: Player who eats, breathes and sleeps lacrosse.

Player who eats, breathes and sleeps lacrosse. Laxtitute: Derogatory slang term for a female lacrosse fan interested in male lacrosse players.

Derogatory slang term for a female lacrosse fan who is interested in the male lacrosse players. Lettuce / Cabbage / Flow: long hair out the back of the helmet. For the best of the best in Flow, check out Bro Bibles All Flow Team. This guy has more salad than a Whole Foods salad bar.

long hair from the back of the helmet. For the best of the best in Flow, check out Bro Bibles All Flow Team. This guy has more salad than a Whole Foods salad bar. Loosie: Nickname for a loose ball.

: Nickname for a loose ball. Lumber (Put Some Wood): Slang for a strong defensive check and the effect of that check.

slang for a strong defensive check and the effects of that check. Naked: Wide open. He stood naked in front of the front door.

wide open. He stood naked in front of the front door. Paddington Bear: Fat keeper.

Fat goalkeeper. Peanut Butter: Aim for the top shelf because that’s where Mom keeps the peanut butter.

Aim for the top shelf, because that’s where Mom keeps the peanut butter. Pearls / Cupcakes / Dougie Fresh / Fresh Rocks: brand new white lacrosse balls

Brand new white lacrosse balls Phantom Check / Ghost Check: the mysterious loss of ball control

the mysterious loss of ball control Pillow / Popcorn / Egg / Gumball / Muffin: A soft shot that’s easy for the goalie to save. Thanks for the popcorn!

A soft shot that is easy for the goalkeeper to save. Thanks for the popcorn! Pinwheel / Helicopter / ‘Copter: When a stick is checked out of the ball carrier’s hands so that it flies into the air and spins like a pinwheel or helicopter.

When a club is checked out of the hands of the ball carrier so that it flies up in the air like a pinwheel or helicopter. Pipe City / Wesley Pipes / Pipe Dreams / Jesus Pipes / Michelle Piper: Hit the post with one shot.

Hit the post with a shot. Plunger: A face-off move where you pinch the ball halfway (45 degrees) and then keep your right hand on the ground, lift your left hand and the back end of the racquet. This distorts the sidewalls of the clubhead, catching the ball like a piston.

A face-off move where you half-pinch the ball (45 degrees) and then keep your right hand on the ground, lift your left hand and the back end of the racquet. This distorts the sidewalls of the clubhead, catching the ball like a piston. Possession Shot: A shot that is “deliberate” from well over the goal to give the team possession of the ball.

A shot well over the goal “on purpose” to ensure the team’s possession. Rake: Try to pick up a ground ball by placing your bag over the ball and quickly pulling backwards

Try to pick up a ground ball by placing your bag over the ball and quickly pulling backwards Ride the Pine: Sitting on the bench.

to be on the bench. Rip Twine: One goal

A Goal Rip: Shoot extra hard. He absolutely tore it up.

Shoot extra hard. He absolutely tore it up. Rocks / Pills / Bullets / Cookies / Nut / Nuggets / Rock – Lacrosse balls

– Lacrosse Balls Rusty Gate: a check that involves rotating a full 360 degrees and flipping your back

Sauerkraut – Ugly River

– Ugly Flow Second Bar Syndrome / SBS – Those who suffer from a lack of tilt and are actually looking out of the 2nd bar of the helmet instead of the first.

Done: Even, play 6v6

: Even 6v6 Shiners / Greasers / Slick Ricks / Butterballs / Marbles / Dusty Rocks: an old used lacrosse ball that has been reheated to the point of being greasy and shiny.

an old used lacrosse ball that has been reheated so much that it is greasy and shiny. Shortside: The side of the goal closest to the shooter. Opposite = far side.

: The side of the goal closest to the shooter. Opposite = far side. Sick: Fine, fine. Sick pass guy.

Good Excellent. Sick pass guy. Steeze: style plus lightness.

: style plus lightness. Stick Ninja / Stick Doctor: Player who is good at stringing sticks.

Player who is good at stringing racquets. Stuff: Goalkeeper’s melee defense.

Goalkeeper melee defense. Tennis racquet: A bag that is flat or not caved in enough and doesn’t offer much support. The ball bounces out of there like a tennis racket.

A bag that is flat or not collapsed enough and doesn’t have much support. The ball bounces out of there like a tennis racket. Tilt: Wear your helmet so that it tilts down towards the ground. Bros has a serious addiction.

Tilt and Flow! Its magical!

Top Cheddar (aka Top Ched) / Top Cheese / Rip Top Swiss / Premium Gouda / Rip a Duck / Rip Tits / Top Shelf: Shot that hits the top part of the goal. Ripping the top of the gate has become so popular these days that this element of slang has taken on a life of its own. Starting with Top Cheddar, really any type of cheese can be used to refer to the top quadrant of the goal.

Shot that hits the top of the goal. Ripping the top of the gate has become so popular these days that this element of slang has taken on a life of its own. Starting with Top Cheddar, really any type of cheese can be used to refer to the top quadrant of the goal. Turf Monster / Turf Sniper: The invisible beast that causes players to trip and fall themselves when playing on turf. H. malicious check from the territory monster. Bro was hit by the peat sniper.

The invisible beast that causes players to trip and fall on their own when playing on grass. H. malicious check from the territory monster. Bro was hit by the peat sniper. Turn ‘N Rake: The action a goalkeeper must take after scoring a goal and taking the ball out of the goal.

: The action a goalkeeper must take after scoring a goal and taking the ball out of the goal. Twizzler: A backhand scoop more popular in women’s soccer.

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Walk the Dog / Pizza Oven / Carry the Pizza: When a player walks down the field with his arm outstretched, carrying the ball in his stick in front of him and holding the bottom of the shaft. This keeps the ball in the head of the racquet without having to weigh it and to avoid checks from behind.

: When a player runs down the field carrying the ball in his racquet well in front of him in one hand with his arm outstretched and holding the bottom of the shaft. This keeps the ball in the head of the racquet without having to weigh it and to avoid checks from behind. Wand/Spoon/Twig: Lacrosse Stick

Lacrosse Stick Whip: The ability of the pockets to “pull” the ball down. A stick with too much whip will be very difficult to throw.

the ability of the pockets to “pull” the ball down. A stick with too much whip will be very difficult to throw. Wizard / Dangler: Players with good racquet skills.

Players with good racquet skills. Worm Burner / Carpet Burner / Toe Jammer: Underhand low to low shot that slides across the floor.

Underhand low to low shot that slides across the floor. Yard Sale / Yahztee / Detwigged / De-Spooned / De-Wanded: When a player’s racquet is taken from their hands.

when a player’s racquet is checked out of his hand. Yellow: Commonly used to tell the offense to slow down so the team can subsidize middies through the box.

: Commonly used to tell the offense to slow down so the team can subsidize middies through the box. Zebra/Stripes: Referee

Conclusion

Here we go. Just a short list of all the lacrosse jargon and jargon I know.

One of your lax slang favorites isn’t on the list? Let me know in the comments.

Until next time! Coach Damon

A lacrosse field is a rectangular turf field defined by three main play areas within the sport of lacrosse. Depending on which team is playing, the opposing side is referred to as attack or goal area, the home team as defensive area and the center as midfield. On the sides of the midfield are wing areas, and on the sides of the defense and attack areas are sidelines. Unlike most field games, lacrosse goals are located in the center of the offense and defense area and in the center of a circular area called the crease.

Lacrosse fields have an overall length of 110 yards (100.59 m) and a width of 60 yards (54.86 m) for a total area of ​​59,400 ft² (5518 m²). The crease is 3 yards (2.75 m) in radius with a goal line down the center 15 yards (13.72 m) from the end line. The wing line is 9.14 m (10 yards) from the touchline, and the holding line is 18.29 m (20 yards) from the center field line.

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A lacrosse field is 110 yards long and can be anywhere from 53 1/3 to 60 yards wide. The goals are 80 yards apart with a 15 yard playing area behind each goal. The length of the field is bisected by a center line. An 18-foot diameter circle known as a “kink” is drawn around each gate. A 35-yard by 40-yard rectangle surrounds each goal crease and is referred to as the “goal crease.” An “X” is marked in the middle of the field. There is a dedicated substitution area on the sidelines next to the timekeeper’s table. Access the field charts below for a clearer picture.

The gate consists of 2 vertical posts 6 feet apart, connected by a top crossbar that is 6 feet off the ground (a 6 foot x 6 foot gate). A line is drawn on the ground between the posts to indicate the level of the gate. This line is called the goal line. A cord net is attached to the gate and is secured to the ground 7 feet past the center of the gate.

The boundaries are determined by the natural limitations of the field. An area of ​​120 yards by 70 yards is desirable.

Click on the following links to view an image: NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Field Measurements , Men’s Lacrosse Rules , Lacrosse Youth and High School Field Layout , Women’s Lacrosse Field Measurements (2010-2011) (page 5) and Lacrosse – Field measurements for girls (2010-2011) (Page 5).

Boys juvenile lacrosse rules and field layout requirements as established by US Lacrosse.

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Field dimensions for women

Please refer to the US Lacrosse Women’s Rules

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In 2006, the US Lacrosse Women’s Division Board of Directors decided that while there are now hard limits, there is still flexibility in the size of the playing area. The maximum playing area remains at 140 x 70 yards and the minimum playing area remains at 110 x 60 yards. Goals may be sited no more than 100 yards and no less than 90 yards apart. There must be a minimum of 10 yards and a maximum of 20 yards behind each goal line to the end line.

Additional markings on the pitch include a hold line located 30 meters from each goal line, creating an area where only a maximum of seven offensive players and eight defensive players (including the goalkeeper) are allowed. a 12-yard fan used by officials to position players after fouls; and an arc in front of each goal, which is considered a critical goal area in which defenders must be at least within one stick length of their attacker.

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Field measurements for girls

Please refer to the US Lacrosse Girl’s Rules

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The field should be marked according to US women’s lacrosse rules, including a hold line. (See rule 1). If possible, the team benches should be set up opposite the spectators.

There are no measured limits. Officials decide on the borders. When playing indoors, play the rebound whenever possible.

Level A – Desirable field length is 100 yards between goal lines, 10 yards. behind each gate and 70 yards wide. The field should be marked according to US women’s lacrosse rules, including a boundary line. (See rule 3, page 9.)

Level B – desirable field length is 90 yards. between goal lines, 10 yards. behind each goal and 50 yards. wide. The field should be marked according to US women’s lacrosse rules, including a boundary line. (See rule 3, page 9.)

Level C – Desirable field length is 50 yards. between goal lines, 10 yards. behind each goal and 25 yards. wide. Field markings should include two goal circles (2m radius) with a goal line in each, two 8m arcs around each goal circle and a center line.

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The desktop tool uses the MS Excel spreadsheet application with features that generate stake out positions based on the user provided dimensions and the center line of the field through the center point, goal lines and end lines.

The table layout tool allows the user to enter a value (in feet) in a cell under each listed lacrosse field dimension. The orientation of the layout tool is based on staking the entire length of the field along the center line of the field, which intersects the goal boxes, to the end line. The actual field setting out procedure requires the use of two tape measures. A ribbon is staked or held at the centerline point in the center of the field and drawn to the associated intersections. The other ribbon is pinned or held at the midpoint of the end line (behind the goal line). The layout tool calculates the intersection points for the two tape measures listed in feet and inches or feet only. The Lacrosse Layout tool reflects the stake intersections for 1/4 of the lacrosse field (upper left quadrant when viewing a field with goals from left to right).

Tru Mark tested the field layout tool on a BlackBerry Curve 8900 series smartphone with good results. Now, if you need to make changes on the field, you can enter the updated dimensions and the smartphone spreadsheet application will automatically update the dimensions for the stakeout positions. Read more about the application used and the process to install the field layout tool template.

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which are supposedly free for Apple iPhone and iPad users to use

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We haven’t tested any of these downloads as I don’t currently have access to an Apple device.

Any feedback would be appreciated as I need to update the link as I don’t see the app on the website currently listed.

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