Become A Master At Stringing And Learn the Secrets To Creating A Great Lacrosse Pocket 1
How to String a Lacrosse Head with 10 Diamond Mesh Brought to you by: 2
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About Medicine Man Lacrosse Medicine Man Lacrosse is a company whose mission is to grow the spirit of the game, connect the community and inspire the player. Our organization thus consists of a leadership mentality through the archetype of the traditional medicine man. Our objective of this guide is to create positive impact within the lacrosse community by teaching Learning to String to as many people as possible. Medicine Man Lacrosse believes that Learning to String provides important skills that improves adaptability, dedication, knowledge and enjoyment of the game. www.medicinemanlacrosse.com 4
This guide will help the user understand the basic mechanics of stringing a lacrosse head through the use of photographs, color overlays and mechanic descriptions. 5
It is the goal of this guide to teach How to String a Lacrosse Head to as many players as possible. It is believed that learning how to string heads improves the enjoyment one recieves from this sport. Model: Warrior Razer X Mesh: 10 Diamond 6
Prepare your mesh by stretching and pulling it apart. Hard Mesh is stiff. Stretching the mesh will improve the quality of the pocket and make stringing your head easier. Preparing the Mesh 7
Hold the mesh up with the 10 Diamond side at the top Preparing the Mesh 8
Take the top row of diamonds and fold it over 2-3 rows so that there are 10 mesh diamonds across at the top. Preparing the Mesh 9
The result is an alignment of 1 row of 10-Diamonds. Preparing the Mesh 10
TopString Grab 30 topstring to use Preparing the Mesh 11
The objective of the top string is to attach the mesh to the top of the scoop. We will attach 8 diamonds to 4 scoop holes. Topstring 12
Front View Back View The topstring attaches mesh to the top of the lacrosse head. Topstring 13
Place the folded mesh over the back of the lacrosse head. Confirm that the folded mesh part points toward the back of the head. Topstring 14
Count that each colored 2 diamonds aligns with a scoop hole on your head. Confirm that even spacing exists.we will attach 8 diamonds to 4 scoop holes. *Note* Lacrosse heads are unique and yours may be different than the picture. Plan accordingly!!! Topstring 15
Knot one end of topstring and insert through the 1st plastic hole located on the side of the head. Topstring 16
After inserting the topstring through plastic hole, push the string up through the 1st mesh diamond. Pull the string back over the plastic rail. Topstring 17
Push the string through the 2nd sidewall hole. Continue to push the string up through the same 1st mesh diamond again. Topstring 18
Pull Tight The 1st diamond is now securely anchored to the sidewall. Topstring 19
Push the string through the 2nd mesh diamond. Then push the string under and up through the 1st scoop hole. Topstring 20
Then push the string under itself as shown by the arrow and the red highlighted string. Topstring 21
Pull tight! Pulling tight creates consistency. This is important, so pull tight! Topstring 22
Next, Push the string through the 3rd diamond. Then push the string under the scoop and up through the 1st large scoop hole again. Topstring 23
Push the string down and through the extra slack as indicated with the red highlight and red arrow. Topstring 24
Pull tight! Topstring 25
Push the string through the 4th diamond. Then push the string under the scoop and up through the 2nd large scoop hole. Topstring 26
Push the string down and through the extra slack as indicated with the red highlight. Topstring 27
Pull tight. Topstring 28
Push the string through the 5th diamond. Next push the string under the scoop and up through the 2nd large scoop hole again. Then push the string down and through the extra slack as indicated with the red highlight and blue arrow. Topstring 29
Pull tight. Topstring 30
Back View of the topstring after 2 scoop attachments Topstring 31
Front View of the top string after 2 scoop attachments. Topstring 32
Push the string through the 6th diamond. Next, push the string under the scoop and up through the 3rd scoop hole. Then, push the string down and under the extra slack as indicated with the red highlight. Topstring 33
Push the string through the 7th diamond. Next, push the string under the scoop and up through the 3rd large scoop hole again. Then, push the string down and through the extra slack as indicated with the red highlight. Topstring 34
Push the string through the 8th diamond. Next, push the string under the scoop and up through the 4th large scoop hole. Topstring 35
Push the string down and under the extra slack as indicated with the red highlight. Topstring 36
Push the string through the 9th diamond. Push the string under the scoop and up through the 4th large scoop hole. Topstring 37
Push the string down and under the extra slack as indicated with the red highlight. Topstring 38
Pull tight. Topstring 39
Push the string through the 10th diamond. Then, push the string through the 2nd sidewall hole as shown. Topstring 40
Pull the string back over the sidewall and back through the 10th diamond. Then, push the string through the 1st sidewall hole as shown. Topstring 41
Pull tight. Topstring 42
Tie a knot. Topstring 43
Front View of the completed attachment Topstring 44
Sidewall Grab two pieces of 28 sidewall string Topstring 45
The objective of the sidewall is to attach the mesh to the side-rails to form the lacrosse pocket. We will attach the diamonds to the sidewall holes on the right and left side, concurrently. Sidewall 46
For this model, we will attach 10 mesh diamonds to 9 sidewall holes. Count your unique head and notice the differences and spacings. Plan accordingly. Sidewall 47
Tie a knot at one end of the string. Insert the string into the 1st sidewall hole. Push the string up through the 2nd mesh diamond. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 48
Pull the string back over the sidewall rail Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 49
Push the string back through the same sidewall hole and through the 2nd mesh diamond again. Pull tight. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 50
Push the string through the 3rd mesh diamond. Then, push the string through the 2nd sidewall hole. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 51
Once through the 3rd mesh diamond and 2nd sidewall hole, push the string over the sidewall rail. Then, push the string under its vertical body so that the mesh is securely attached. Repeat on the right side. Sidewall 52
Pull tight. Repeat on the right side. Sidewall 53
Next, push the string through the 4th mesh diamond. Continue to push the string through the 3rd sidewall hole. Repeat on the right sidewall. Sidewall 54
Pull the string back over the rail and under the strings vertical body. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 55
Push the string through the 5th mesh diamond and through the 4th sidewall hole. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 56
Pull the string back over the rail and under the strings vertical body. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 57
View of Left and Right Body Sidewall 58
The next step involves doubling up. Doubling up helps to create a larger pocket by attaching 2 mesh diamonds to a sidewall hole. This process involves inserting string through 2 diamonds before entering the sidewall hole. Push the string through the 5th mesh diamond hole. Sidewall 59
Pull the string over and above the mesh. Insert the string into the 6th mesh diamond. Continue to push the string through the 5th sidewall hole. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 60
Then pull the string under its vertical body. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 61
Pull tight. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 62
View of left and right. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 63
Here we will double up again. Push the string through the 7th mesh diamond. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 64
Next, pull the string over the above the mesh. Insert the string into the 8th mesh diamond. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 65
Continue to push the string through the 6th sidewall hole. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 66
Then pull the string over the sidewall rail and under the string itself. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 67
Pull tight. Sidewall 68
Next, push the string through the 9th mesh diamond. Continue to push the string through the 7th sidewall hole. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 69
Then, pull the string back over the sidewall rail and under the string itself. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 70
Next, push the string through the 10th mesh diamond. Continue to push the string through the 8th sidewall hole. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 71
Finally to end the sidewall, pull the string over the rail. Insert the string into the 11th mesh diamond. Continue to push the string through the 11th sidewall hole. Repeat on the right side. Sidewall 72
Pull tight. Tie a figure 8 knot at the end. Replicate on the right sidewall. Sidewall 73
Bottom Grab 14 string to use Sidewall 74
The objective of the bottom string is to attach the mesh to the bottom of the head. We will attach the mesh to the bottom by weaving the string through the 1st bottom hole, through 8 mesh diamonds and then finally through the 4th bottom hole. Bottom 75
Tie a knot at one end of the string and insert the open end into the 1st bottom hole. Bottom 76
Push the string up through the 1st available mesh diamond. Bottom 77
Push the string down through the 2nd diamond. Bottom 78
Push the string up through the 3rd mesh diamond. Bottom 79
Continue weaving the string through the 4th and 5th mesh diamond. Bottom 80
Continue weaving the string through the 6th and 7th mesh diamond. Bottom 81
Push down through the 8th mesh diamond. Bottom 82
End by inserting the string through 4th bottom hole. Bottom 83
Tie a knot. Bottom 84
Completed bottom string. Bottom 85
Shooters Grab 3 Shooting Strings to use Bottom 86
The objective of the U shooting string is to channel the ball and add more hold. The process involves weaving the shooter string through each mesh diamond in the shape of a U. Shooting Strings 87
Secure the shooter around the sidewall string as shown in the picture. Shooting Strings 88
Take the longer end and insert it through the 1st diamond. Then bring the shooter up through the 2nd diamond. Shooting Strings 89
Next, push the shooter through the 3rd diamond. Shooting Strings 90
Continue to weave the shooter through each diamond. Shooting Strings 91
Continue. Shooting Strings 92
Continue. Shooting Strings 93
Continue. Shooting Strings 94
Front View. Shooting Strings 95
Then, wrap the shooter around the sidewall string. Shooting Strings 96
Weave the shooter back through the diamond. Shooting Strings 97
Weave back through the diamond from underneath. Shooting Strings 98
Weave back through the diamond from underneath. Shooting Strings 99
Continue Shooting Strings 100
View from Front. Continue Shooting Strings 101
Continue Shooting Strings 102
Continue Shooting Strings 103
Continue Shooting Strings 104
To finish, wrap the shooter around the sidewall string and tie off. Shooting Strings 105
Tie off. Shooting Strings 106
The objective of the straight shooting strings are to provide extra grip on the ball. Shooting Strings 107
Begin by wrapping one end of the shooting string around the sidewall and mesh. With the longest side, insert the end through the 1st diamond. Shooting Strings 108
Alternatively weave the shooter through the next 2 mesh diamonds. Shooting Strings 109
Continue. Shooting Strings 110
The result will look this this. Shooting Strings 111
Next, begin weaving the shooters back through the mesh diamonds. Shooting Strings 112
Continue. Shooting Strings 113
Continue to weave through each diamond. Shooting Strings 114
Tie off. Shooting Strings 115
Replicate with the second shooter. Shooting Strings 116
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