How to Attach Lacrosse Leathers with Sidewall

Mastering the art of stringing a lacrosse head is essential for any player looking to elevate their game. A well-strung pocket, such as a women’s ladder pocket with perfectly strung leathers and sidewalls, can significantly impact ball control, throwing accuracy, and overall performance. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this comprehensive guide will walk you through each step of the process, ensuring a flawless pocket.

Materials

• Lacrosse Head
• Four Lacrosse Leathers
• One Lacrosse Sidewall String

Instructions

Ready to create a perfect pocket? Follow these steps to attach your leathers:

1. Prepare Your Leathers

• Place a leather with the rough side facing up.
• Create a loop at the pointed end.
• Feed the squared end through the slits in the leather, bringing it around and through the loop.

2. Attach the Sidewall

• Tie a knot at one end of your sidewall string.
• Feed the unknotted end through a top hole on the outside of the lacrosse head.
• Pull it through, looping it back through the same hole.

3. Attach the Leathers

• Feed the sidewall through the back of the lacrosse head and through the gap at the top of the first leather.
• Pass the sidewall through the loop you made in the leather.
• Pull the sidewall back through the front of the head and through the loop again.
• Pull tightly to secure.

4. Repeat for Remaining Leathers:

Follow the same steps to attach the second, third, and fourth leathers, working down the side of the head.

5. Finish the Sidewall

• Feed the sidewall through a bottom hole on the inside of the head.
• Loop it back through the same hole and tie a secure knot.
• Trim any excess sidewall string.
• Carefully burn the cut end to prevent fraying.

Tips

Refer to accompanying photos or diagrams for visual guidance.
Keep even tension on the sidewall for a consistent pocket.