What length should a lacrosse stick be?

What length should a lacrosse stick be?

CHOOSING STICK LENGTHS BY POSITION Defensive players or defensive minded Midfielders should use a stick ranging from 52 to 72 inches long. Goalies have more flexibility in their stick length. Goalies can use a stick ranging anywhere from a short 40 inch stick up to a long 72 inch stick.

What is the long stick used for in lacrosse?

The long stick is primarily used by defenders, which makes it much easier to poke check and keep the offensive player further away. Goalie sticks have a much larger head that makes it easier to assist in blocking shots. More advanced players will want to use a lacrosse head that allows for more intricate adjustments.

What makes a lacrosse stick illegal?

The exact location of the shooting strings on a lacrosse stick must also be placed within a distinct sector of the lacrosse head. Specifically, the shooting strings must fall within 4 inches from the top of the scoop. Any shooting string that goes beyond this 4 inch threshold makes the entire stick illegal.

How do you measure the length of a lacrosse stick?

All complete sticks (head with handle attached) are measured from furthest tip to furthest tip of stick from head scoop to end of rubber end. Most players cut the complete stick to minimum length to help protect stick during play.

What position in lacrosse has the longest stick?

The defensive long stick, sometimes referred to as the long pole, is characterized by its lengthy shaft. The length of this lacrosse stick is nearly double that of the attack/midfield stick. Close defenders and long stick midfielders (LSMs) carry around these hefty lacrosse sticks during games.

What position would have the longest stick in lacrosse?

Lacrosse Stick Size Chart (With Head)

What is the average length of a lacrosse stick?

There are many goalies and lacrosse players who will agree that the ‘sweet spot’ for the length of the lacrosse stick of a goalie is 50-inches in total. And with the length of the head being a standardized 10-inches, it would make the shaft length 40-inches.

Why do lacrosse players use defensive sticks?

Defensive sticks or d-poles are the great equalizer on the lacrosse field. The longer length allows defenders to keep up with offensive players and take the ball away. There is a variety of opinions about the length of which defensemen should have their defense shafts.

How does a lacrosse ball hit the stick?

For every action there exists an equal and opposite reaction. When throwing a lacrosse ball, the stretch in the netted pocket and the motion of the ball counteracts the force put into swinging the stick. The ball gets forced forward as a reaction to the work applied to the stick.

How are lacrosse shafts measured?

When purchasing a lacrosse shaft, the manufacturer will measure the length of the shaft. These will be the same lengths as listed in the above image. However, most leagues and tournaments will set their rules on stick lengths based off of the length of the entire stick.