In women’s lacrosse, stick rules are essential for ensuring fairness in play, especially regarding the legality of the pocket, shaft length, and shooting strings. Below is a detailed breakdown of the rules governing the legality of a stick in women’s lacrosse:
• 12U and Above (including high school and professional levels):
• The pocket depth is critical for legality. When pressure is applied to the ball in the pocket, the top of the ball must remain visible above the sidewall of the stick head, both from the front and the back of the pocket.
• Officials will test this by pressing on the pocket and checking to ensure the ball does not sit too deeply.