New Test Method for Women’s Lacrosse Stick Pocket Performance
1. Scope
This is going to be a standard test method to test for ball retention and ball velocity. The purpose of the standard is to eliminate current technical material and aesthetic requirements for stick pockets and replace it with a performance standard.
Keywords
ball retention; ball speed; shot speed; lacrosse
Rationale
Lack of technical data to inform current decisions on pocket materials and their impact on ball retention and shot speed which is a potential safety issue.
