Lacrosse stick

Abstract

A handle for attachment to a lacrosse head, comprising, a rod having a top end adapted for coupling to a lacrosse head, a bottom end opposite the top end, a first and second grip area, wherein the first grip area is located generally at the bottom end of the rod and the second grip area is located generally at the top end of the rod. A teardrop shaped handle is located at the bottom end of the rod as the first grip area, and a smaller octagon shaped grip area is located at the top end of the rod, adapted to fit smaller hands.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The invention relates generally to lacrosse equipment. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved lacrosse stick for attachment to a lacrosse head. Specifically, the invention provides a new cross-sectional configuration for a lacrosse stick that provides both tactile feedback as to the position of the lacrosse head, and a smaller gripping section for the lead hand.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]It is well known that lacrosse is a fast paced game that requires participants to make quick decisions and movements. The game is played by passing a ball back and forth between teammates, using a stick with a basket at one end. The basket is adapted to catch and throw a lacrosse ball according to the movements of a participant. If the basket is facing the wrong direction, or angled differently than expected, the participant will achieve a less accurate catch or throw of the ball. While moving, the lacrosse participa...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]A lacrosse player generally grips a lacrosse stick with both hands, having one hand near the lacrosse head and the other near the end of the shaft. The present invention provides an enhanced grip for each hand. The invention provides a smaller circumferential distance around the shaft for an improved grip by a smaller hand at the head of the shaft. This allows players with traditionally smaller hands like women or children to more finely control the power and precision of the lacrosse shaft while throwing or catching a ball.

[0008]The other end of shaft is shaped to ergonomically fit in a player's hand while providing tactile feedback to the player on which direction lacrosse head is facing. The shaft fits into the player's palm and base of the area between the thumb and “pointer finger”. This orients the other surfaces to follow the natural hand shape of the area immediately outside the thumb base. When a player's hand is in a gripping position, the four fingers curl to make a shape adapted to receive the remaining surfaces. These surfaces combine to fit to the natural gripping shape of a player's hand, and allow the player to achieve a high level of control on the lacrosse stick.

[0009]The lacrosse head is oriented on the shaft so as to be facing outwardly from the player as the player's hand is correctly gripping the ergonomic section of the shaft. This is the natural position of the lacrosse head as a player engages in running, catching and throwing the lacrosse ball. In a constantly moving game, the player's eyes are often fixed on the location of the ball and other players. If the ball is thrown at the player and the lacrosse head is facing the wrong direction, the ball cannot be caught. The present invention allows a player to know the lacrosse head is oriented correctly through the tactile feedback of the ergonomic section, without taking the player's eyes off the interactions of the game. When a hand is correctly gripping ergonomic section, the lacrosse head is oriented correctly.

Problems solved by technology

If the ball is thrown at the player and the lacrosse head is facing the wrong direction, the ball cannot be caught.

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