What changed for girls sticks and pocket inspections in 2027?

Q: What changed for girls sticks and pocket inspections in 2027?

2027 NFHS girls lacrosse stick changes: Pocket construction (Rule 2-2-4): field stick pockets must meet additional stringing requirements covering: how the pocket attaches to the head shooting strings runners nylon All pocket materials must meet the elasticity standards in the Manufacturer's Specification on the USA Lacrosse website. Commercial availability (Rule 2-2-5b): every stick must be commercially available to the public and listed by USA Lacrosse. Inspection (Rule 2-4-4b and c): during stick inspection, check that the ball moves freely enough to touch both sidewalls with side-to-side movement, both on the front of the pocket and on the back of the upper third of the pocket.

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2027 NFHS girls lacrosse stick changes:

Pocket construction (Rule 2-2-4): field stick pockets must meet additional stringing requirements covering:
- how the pocket attaches to the head
- shooting strings
- runners
- nylon
All pocket materials must meet the elasticity standards in the Manufacturer's Specification on the USA Lacrosse website.
Commercial availability (Rule 2-2-5b): every stick must be commercially available to the public and listed by USA Lacrosse.
Inspection (Rule 2-4-4b and c): during stick inspection, check that the ball moves freely enough to touch both sidewalls with side-to-side movement, both on the front of the pocket and on the back of the upper third of the pocket.