The amount of body torque used by a player also has a major impact on average shot speed. The lacrosse shot should not be restricted to a single arm movement. Proper shooting technique entails violently bending the body toward the target. This action creates tremendous centrifugal force, which in turn increases the velocity of the ball after it is released from the stick. An average lacrosse shot travels around 100 miles per hour, but this number varies based on how the ball is released from the stick. For example, shots released with more body torque have higher velocities. These shots can travel farther than straight shots. Shots that are pulled down low have lower velocities than shots pulled up high. These differences in speed are what make players successful scorers in lacrosse. It's all about having the right tool for the job at hand. In addition to shooting style, other factors such as stick design and ball characteristics affect shot speed. For example, solid balls tend to travel faster than mesh balls because there is less surface area for the air to flow through. Finally, weather conditions may influence shot speed. For example, wind often slows down shots because it adds resistance when pulling the string back into your shoulder. However, wind can also help shoot spin if you rotate the stick while releasing the ball.