What does it mean to 'pinch' the head of your stick?

[red9535]

As far as i know, this just means to string the head the way you want to keep it, then boil it or bake it for a certain amount of time then let it cool so that you can unstring it and it will stay the way you had it.


Whats the point of doing this?

[attacklax72]

noo. you dont boil the head strung. and the point is that some people like their heads pinched. pinched head=more ball control.

[Lax101]

to make the head narrower. A "pinched" head, or a narrower head, gives much better ball control and hold to your stick, while sacrificing face area for catching. More experienced players who are comfortable with catching passes will usually want a narrower head for better ball control and sometimes crisper passes. If you have a wide head, or you think it is too wide for you, you can simply pinch it to make it narrower, rather then buying a completely new head with your desired pinch.

[red9535]

Got it. Thanks guys

[Superman]

seach and you can find out all about it :agree:

[goalieskcickay]

Here ya go. Have fun. Pinching Tutorial (http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=18658&page=1)

[laxcheese220]

if u pinch your head make sure its still legal

[Lax101]

Yeah, try to put a pencil in between the head of your stick, measuring 6.5 inches at least (usually more).