The basic lacrosse stick is composed of three parts:  the handle or shaft (which is made out of aluminum or aluminum-alloy, or the higher end handles are made of titanium or graphite alloys), the hard plastic head, and the woven or net pocket.  These three components can be interchanged with others to create a perfect fit to the player’s needs. In terms of size, length, and shape, the stick varies according to a player’s position.  Also, men’s and women’s sticks are slightly different, and children usually use plastic sticks because they are lighter, more durable, and safer than their aluminum counterparts.  It is also important to note that there are lacrosse stick regulations.  The stick must have an overall length of 40-42 inches for attackers, and 52-72 inches for defensive players.  As one can see, the length of the stick is specifically designed for a player’s position.  Attackers are more focused on their speed and mobility during a game, so they want a smaller stick.  However, defenders should use a longer stick because their main goal is to prevent the advances of the other team, so these sticks maximize their reach.  The players in the middle of the field generally use a medium, or between, length stick so that they can be more versatile and switch between offence and defense during the game.  Also, goalies usually want a longer stick, but more importantly, they want a larger pocket giving them better blocking and defensive abilities.  The head of the lacrosse stick must be between 6.5 and 10 inches wide, except the goalies is between 10 and 12 inches.

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