How to string a lacrosse head top string năm 2024

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

WHAT YOU NEED

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

• Unstrung Head
• Mesh
• Strings
• Scissors
• Lighter
• Pliers

MESH

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

• Take your mesh and identify the top, bottom, front and back. The top will have nine diamonds across the edge. The bottom will have 10 diamonds. The front side will feel rougher; this is the side that makes contact with the ball.
• Stretch the mesh out to get it worked in and ready to string.
• Take the top nine-diamond row and fold it onto the nine-diamond row below it. You should be able to see through these diamonds when done correctly.

After you have the mesh ready, you can begin the process of stringing the top of the mesh into the head. Work from left to right as you tie knots to keep the mesh in place. Keep even tension throughout the process. When you’re finished, the center of the mesh should be lined up right in the center of the head.

SIDEWALLS

Once you have the top string installed, you’re ready to take on the sidewalls. This process can influence the type of pocket placement you have. There are several ways to string a lacrosse head, but Greg Kenneally, president and co-founder of East Coast Dyes, suggests a mid-pocket setup. This type of pocket has good hold and a smooth release, and can be a solid option for new players.

• The first couple of diamonds should be pulled down tightly in the head. This will create a flat area near the top, which is referred to as the channel, and will help the ball release down the middle. You can make the pocket looser at the bottom by bunching the diamonds.
• Remember there is a legal limit to pocket depth. If you put a ball into the pocket, you should not be able to see any air above the ball.
• Finish by installing the bottom string and the last row of diamonds. With this step, if your pocket is too deep, you can pull your pocket tighter.

The next step is to install the shooting strings. Remember that all shooting strings must be within the top four inchesof the head measured from the top of the scoop. Weave the shooting string across the mesh lightly. The string closest to the ball should be the loosest. As you work your way up to the scoop, the shooting strings should become tighter.

Many lacrosse string kits come with extra string so lacrosse players can use different techniques when stringing their head. Because of this, you could end up with several inches of extra string. Cut that down to two inchesor less with enough left to tighten the strings if needed. Then carefully melt the ends of the string with a lighter to help prevent fraying.

Stringing a lacrosse head is a skill many lacrosse players want to master. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to crafting the perfect pocket.

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.This guide will teach you how to string a 10 diamond top string, sidewalls with double ups, bottom string, 2 straight shooting strings, and 1 U shooting string. It's fundamentally about learning some techniques to string lacrosse heads of your own. Color overlays highlight important elements of each step. Follow along with arrows and bright colors to ensure that your first attempt will be fun, easy and successful. Follow along to each picture with a detailed description of the mechanics and the process. Understand how and where the string is entering the mesh and the holes to create a pocket that is your own.

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10 Diamond Lacrosse Mesh

Lacrosse Head

Topstring: How to String a Lacrosse Stick

Take the row of diamonds and fold it over 2-3 rows so that there are 10 mesh diamonds across the top.

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Impress your lacrosse team with your stringing abilities! Stringing your own lacrosse stick can save you from having to pay a professional to do it for you. It is also a convenient skill to know in case you need to restring your stick during a game. Start restringing the stick from the top, followed by the side and then the bottom of the head.

1. Place one hand on each end of the mesh. Grip the mesh and then pull your hands apart to stretch it. Rotate your hands around the mesh until all the mesh has been well stretched.
   • You will need to stretch the mesh for at least 30 seconds.
   • Purchase 1 piece of lacrosse mesh from a sports store. Mesh varies in price depending on which brand you buy. For best results, buy the same brand of mesh as your stick.
2. Hold the top row of mesh and fold it over the second row. Sit the strings directly on top of the strings on the second row so that you have clear holes to be able thread string through.
   • If the top row of mesh is damaged, fold over the top two rows.
3. Pick up one end of the string and tie a double-knot as close to the end of the string as possible. This knot is important as it will keep the rest of the strings firm.
   • Repeat this on each of the strings.
   • A double knot is same as the knot used when tying your shoes, but it is repeated on top of the original knot. You can use another strong knot if you prefer.
4. Find the opposite end of the string to the knot and hold it in your non-dominant hand. Use a lighter to slightly burn off the fringe of the string. While the string is still hot, lick your finger and then press down the tip of the string with your fingers. This creates a pointy tip that is easier to push through the small holes.
   • Don’t hold the lighter over the string for more than a few seconds.
   • Wait a few seconds before touching the string so you don’t burn yourself.
   • Repeat this process for each piece of string you will be using.

1. Hold your stick so that the holes in the stick are facing towards you. Push the burnt end of the top string into the second hole from the left side.
   • Pull the thread all the way through until the knot stops you pulling any further.
2. Bring the string back towards you by pulling it through the mesh hole under the hole you just went through. Pull the string and then loop it back into the top hole. Pull the string until the knot is sitting firmly against the head.
   • Try to pull the string to a consistent tightness when making each knot. This will make the stick more effective when you play.
3. Push the string through the top of the top left hole and pull it back towards you through the mesh hole below. Pull the string towards the right as you pull the knot tight. This will secure the knot and pull it to the necessary spot.
4. As you thread the string through the mesh hole you will create a loop. Pull the string through the loop as you thread the string through the next head hole towards you.
   • Pull the string tight once you are happy with the position of the knot.
5. Stretch the mesh towards the right of the stick. Pull the fourth mesh hole so that it sits directly underneath the 3rd hole in the top of the stick. This position will make it easier for you to string the rest of the top row.
6. Follow the steps you carried out when making the knot in the first hole to complete the second knot. Make knots in every second hole on the top of the head. Keep repeating the knots until you reach the right side of the head.
   • Continue to pull the string tight to ensure a firm stringing.
   • Align the strings so that the 5th diamond is in the middle of the head.
7. Pull the string through the last mesh hole and into the top hole of the sidewall. Take the top string and feed it back through the top hole and pull it through the loop you have created with your piece of string.
   • Pull the string tight and knot it as close to the head as possible
   • Form the knot by following the same instructions as the first double knot.

1. Hold the burnt end of the side string and push it through the hole that is under where you began lacing your top string. Pull the string until the knot is snug against the head.
2. Push the string back towards yourself through the first diamond in the side of the mesh closest to the left side of the stick. Push the string back through the third side hole on the left side of the stick.
   • Pull the string firmly to pull the mesh onto the side of the head.
3. Loosely thread the string through the bottom of the mesh. Leave a little slack on the string to create a loop. Pull the end of the string through the loop you created. Push the string through the top of the 5th hole on the side of the lacrosse head.
   • Repeat this step in the next hole down (you don’t need to skip a hole).
   • Pull the string tight so that the mesh diamond is pulled against the side of the head.
4. This time when you are attaching the mesh to the holes, don’t skip a hole between the knots. Pull each knot firmly before moving to the next knot.
5. Push your string down through the mesh and into the top of the next side hole. Repeat this step until you reach the bottom of the head.
   • This attachment doesn’t need to be as tight as your other knots as it is forming the pocket of your stick.
6. Tie a double knot in the string as close to the head as possible. Cut off the excess string close to the knot.

1. Tie a double knot in the opposite end of the string to the burn tip. Push the string up through the bottom left hole and pull it tight.
2. Weave the string under and then over the threads that make up the bottom row of mesh. Start on the left side and keep going until you reach the end of the mesh row.
   • It is important that you weave between each strand of mesh. If you notice that you have missed a strand, pull the bottom string out and start again from where you missed a strand
3. Thread the string through the top of the bottom right hole of the stick. Pull it through until the rope is firm. This will pull the mesh into place.
4. The tightness of the bottom string will affect the depth of your pocket. If you want a deeper pocket loosen the string slightly by pulling 1 centimetre (0.39 in) of rope back towards the mesh. If you want it tighter, pull the string 1 centimetre (0.39 in) away from the head.
   • Once you are happy with the firmness of the strings tie a double knot in the string as close to the stick as possible.
   • Cut off the end of the strings close to the knot.

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Things You'll Need

• Lacrosse mesh
• Sidewall strings
• Topwall strings
• Bottom strings
• Lacrosse head
• Scissors
• Lighter

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