Attached you will find a memo issued by the US Lacrosse Rules Committee dealing with the pocket stringing for field crosses.  As outlined and illustrated in this memo, effective immediately, sticks strung in a particular way are being deemed as illegal and may not be used until the improper stringing is corrected.  The NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee endorses and supports the actions taken by the US Lacrosse committee.

 Coaches should be sure to check all players’ sticks carefully for proper pocket stringing and take any necessary corrective actions to bring sticks into compliance.

If a stick is discovered to be strung illegally during play, it will be treated as an illegal stick and a minor foul will be called.  The stick should be removed from the game and placed at the scorer’s table.

See Attached memo