Abstract: A lacrosse head pocket for a lacrosse head having a scoop and opposing sidewalls. The pocket includes a pocket member comprising one or more thin, flexible portions. The pocket member is connected to the scoop and at least a portion of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A lacrosse head pocket for a lacrosse head having a scoop and opposing sidewalls. The pocket includes a pocket member comprising one or more thin, flexible portions. The pocket member is connected to the scoop and at least a portion of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A lacelock for a lacrosse stick head generally comprising a mechanical device affixed to a lacrosse head frame which interacts with one or more of the thongs and/or netting materials of the lacrosse head to securely hold the thongs or netting materials at a desired tension and to enable a person to readily release and adjust the tension of the thongs and/or netting materials as desired and relock into place.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick is provided having improved playability characteristics. The lacrosse stick involves a specified relationshp between the plane defined by the uppermost surface of the stick element relative to the location of the center of gravity of the head frame.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lacrosse stick construction and a head frame therefor having improved playability characteristics. The lacrosse stick involves a specified relationship between the plane defined by the uppermost surface of the stick element, taken at its forward end, relative to the location of the center of gravity of the head.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thumb protective construction for a protective athletic glove utilized in contact stick sports such as lacrosse and hockey. The construction involves a number of impact resistant protective stiffening components for the thumb receiving section and thumb stall of the glove which provide for enhanced thumb flexibility while preserving a full measure of impact protection for the thumb. Additionally disclosed is a stiffening component construction which fosters the establishment and maintenance of a correct grip position of the stick shaft between thumb and forefinger during play.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick head frame is disclosed having improved side wall lace mounting tabs from which a ball pocket is suspended in a precisely tunable and stable manner. The tabs include features which protect the side wall lace from ball contact abrasion and wear as well as precisely locating and securing the side wall lace and the ball pocket suspended therefrom to the frame.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick head comprising a frame and netting attached to the frame, the frame comprising a throat portion, a side wall extending from the throat portion, and a lip portion joined to an end of the side wall remote from the throat portion, the netting being configured to define a ball pocket, and a rib on interior wall portions of the side wall and extending inwardly to overlie marginal portions of the netting.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick head comprising a frame and netting attached to the frame, the frame comprising a throat wall, a side wall extending from the throat wall, and a lip portion joined to an end of the side wall, the netting being configured to define a ball pocket, a rib on the throat wall extending inwardly therefrom, and a ball stop member secured to said throat wall with an edge of said ball stop member adjacent said rib.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick head comprising a frame and netting attached to the frame, the frame including a throat portion, first and second side walls extending divergently from the throat portion, and a lip portion joined to ends of the side walls remote from the throat portion, the first side wall having structure rendering the first side wall substantially more rigid than the second side wall.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick head comprising a frame and netting attached to the frame, the frame including a pair of side walls and a lip portion joined to ends of the side walls, upper edges of the side walls defining an upper edge plane, the lip portion comprising a wall having a centerline plane intersecting the side wall upper edge plane at an acute angle, the lip portion wall having an upper edge midpoint removed from the side wall upper edge plane, and segments of the lip portion wall between the lip portion midpoint and the side walls being curved.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick head in which the frame and netting are so configured as to provide a ball pocket spaced from the throat portion of the head. The side walls of the frame have a bottom edge extending outwardly to define a bulge in the bottom of the side walls about midway of the length of the side walls. The ball pocket of the netting is disposed generally alongside and beneath the bulge and generally midway between the side walls.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick head frame has elongated side walls extending outwardly from each other at a throat portion to a transverse top wall. The side walls lie generally in a plane and have a greater front to back thickness than side to side thickness. Stiffening flanges with enlarged outer walls parallel to the frame are provided on the side walls for stiffening the frame in its plane to prevent unwanted bending and flecture of the frame. Holes in the flange reduce overall weight of the device while retaining the strengthening feature.

Abstract: An inflated soccer ball has an inner air bag with a surrounding outer shell. The outer shell is provided with a plurality of indentations arranged so as to provide a wind channel configuration which aids in aerodynamic control of the ball. The wind channel is elongated and extends in at least three different directions.