It is the most crucial component in the development of good basic lacrosse skills and techniques. This is a piece of special nylon mesh fabric that is stretched within the frame of the head and is held to the head with side-wall string. Generally, beginning players and those who are still in the early stages of skill development should choose a mesh pocket for the following reasons. This is a series of long leather pieces that are joined and cross woven with nylon string to form a web in which the ball rests. Greater shot and passing accuracy Adjustment capabilities to fine-tune shooting and passing trajectories Greater sensitivity and flexibility in ball control Need for more maintenance than mesh Generally, traditional pockets are used by attackmen and offensive midfielders because these players handle and shoot the ball most frequently.
Players usually switch to a traditional pocket after a couple of years of basic playing experience.
The primary purpose of the head is to act as a frame for the pocket. A skilled player will find certain advantages, depending on the characteristics of the head. The head will not make a good player better or an average player good. Achievement in the game of lacrosse comes from learning the basics and practicing them daily. In recent years there have been advances in head technology that have improved scooping and less weight.