So Your Kid Wants to Play Lacrosse | Choosing The Right Stick | POWLAX

[@AitordeLegarra]

Thank you so much for helping me and my family ❤❤❤😊

[@Aldodragon]

I’m 14 I play soccer and I’m a hockey fan I wanted to play hockey but there are no nearby rinks but the highschool I’m hoping to transfer to has a lacrosse team and I asked my mom if she will let me play 2 sports and she said yes so I’m here looking for how to pick my gear so when the time comes I can hopefully make the team

[@lukeb5153]

My four young boys love their Powell Scouts. What a steal at $65.

[@baj1022]

Thank you very much for educating me on how to set my 7-year-old son up for success. I know nothing about the game. I played and coach his football and baseball team. He watched the older kids at one of my flag football games playing lacrosse and he asked me if he can learn that game.The information that you've provided makes complete sense in what gear and practices we need to start with. He is entering a Lacrosse introductory clinic this October. I look forward to following you on our journey. Thank you again and have a fantastic day..

[@POWLAX]

You’re welcome! Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. It’s always awesome to hear that families are getting introduced to the sport! Let me know if I can help with anything down the road.

[@jendibacco2775]

Great video! I've seen the negative effects of a lesser quality stick with one of my sons, which made me think to dig a little further before purchasing for my next son. Your video was just the information I was looking for, thanks!

[@POWLAX]

I'm stoked to hear it!

[@lawrencetisdall9850]

Thank You So much for this Great video! Great Info !!

[@POWLAX]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@JDB4197]

String King throw great as soon as picked up don’t know about the others but my kid has the Jr and Intermediate and I have Senior all great. When a new player buys a lesser $30 stick could make the game beginning stages unnecessarily difficult.

[@POWLAX]

Exactly! Hopefully this video will be used to discourage some of the $30 stick purchases!

[@klolovesjesus]

can you show how the tape looks on the stick?

[@johnschroeder4412]

New lacrosse dad here - thank you for the video! My 10 yr son loves his StringKing intermediate 2. Loves the game and has a blast playing. I’m not crazy pushy dad. As he becomes a more specialized player, specifically an attacker, should I upgrade his stick for him? Have the big box stick restrung or just leave it alone? I don’t want him to have a “golf bag” of sticks but can specific sticks make a difference as he moves into more competitive play? Sorry if this is a beginner question, just wondering what’s next after the solid, fun and effective StringKing. Thanks again!

[@POWLAX]

If he likes the stick and it works well for him, get another of the same as a backup. After the pocket, the upgrade to higher end equipment is all about strength and weight because of bigger stronger players. If the stick breaks, have a backup and consider upgrading the next one.

[@johnschroeder4412]

@@POWLAX Thank you!

[@lancegoulet8100]

Our program got a "1st stick" grant from US Lacrosse. It was great to have gear kids could borrow for a season - so parents don;t have to shell out a ton of money for kids to "try" a game they don't know if they are going to like. Pop Warner provides all the pads for kids. Was nice Lax could do the same BUT - the mesh used in cheap sticks we got made it like trying to throw and catch the ball with a fishing net. We had to restring EVERY stick to make them useful. NOW with the new shoulder pad rules, none of our shoulder pads meet spec, so our players cannot use them.

[@GreatWhiteNinja]

Yeah, the new shoulder pad rule is a real bummer. It's cost prohibitive for some families and I don't believe the added protection is necessary for very young players. The rule is obviously to guard against Commotio Cordis, but most children below high school age don't even throw the ball hard enough for this to be a risk. Furthermore, the chances of this condition occurring are extremely low anyway. It's just as likely to happen in a baseball or hockey game as a lacrosse game, and I doubt we're going to see baseball players wearing chest pads anytime soon. I feel like this rule was implemented more for the appearance of safety more than it was needed for actual safety. I imagine the equipment manufacturers are pretty happy though. It's just one of those "look at us, we're doing something" sort of moves by the lacrosse overlords.

[@joshuarobertdaniels]

Both of the recommended sticks for 9 - 10 are unavailable

[@iultrah3804]

Thoughts on the warrior burn jr for 9 and under?

[@JZMartinez]

Picked up a set of $20 mini lacrosse sticks for my 6yr old. Son is having a blast playing 1v1 for 1-1.5hrs. I can tell that only bad habits will form if we don't get decent sticks. Great suggestions for my 6yr old, but what about an male adult beginner. I just want a stick that is ready to go out of the box as I don't have the knowledge to adjust stringing. Keeping it below $100 if possible. Thanks for all the great materials!

[@POWLAX]

Powell Scout... $65 done deal.

[@JZMartinez]

@@POWLAX Thank you. Think I will get my son the Warrior Evo Warp mini and order Powell Scout for myself. 👍

[@POWLAX]

Great choices

[@JZMartinez]

@@POWLAX Thx for all the great material. Picked up 3x Evo Warp Minis for my son and his friends. Should be a fun Summer. 👍

[@jessebruning6738]

Great video! Didnt know about the Powell Scout, but we've been pushing all these same ideas for our 10u team for more than a year... dont get the Stallion! That being said, my son had a good experience with the Warp Next last year. Will probably be using it again this year, unless I grab one of the String Kings for him and the Warp is his backup.

[@POWLAX]

That's awesome, the Warp isn't terrible, but the pocket doesn't hold the ball well. It's great because it throws the same all the time. I think he'll see a noticeable difference if you pick up the String King. You cold even use one of the links in the description! It will be my first Amazon Affiliate sale!

[@jessebruning6738]

Follow up, nearly a year later. We ended up getting our son (now 10) an ECD DNA once his fallball season was over. Probably a bit too much stick for him currently, tbh, but he's got an entire winter of wallball in the garage to get used to it and make sure its right for spring/summer next year (no 10u box around us, unfortunately).

[@lancegoulet8100]

If you have a young kid, get a Jr. stick. STX and Maverick have made inexpensive Jr. sticks for a long time. And they have been CHEAP. In our program at least, NO ONE wanted to buy of play with these CHEAP sticks, then String King came out with an EXPENSIVE Jr. stick. Now everyone is saying, that young players NEED these Jr. sticks. The thinned shaft really helps them learn to cradle. It is impossible for a lot of kids to cradle properly with a standard width shaft. Also, when a kid is learning to play long pole, either cut his shaft down, or use a goalie shaft. 6'3" college defenders use 6' poles. What makes you think a 4'0" 5th grader can handle a 6' pole. Kids poles should be about as long as they are tall. Hockey players ALL cut their sticks to the right length. LAX players should, too - especially the young ones.

[@MrBraun-kq5qf]

The fact you put the end cap over the tape 😭😭🤣

[@IThinkNowListenUp]

Hello. What is your recommended deal and overall categories for under 8 year old girls?

[@POWLAX]

I like the string king starter, or one of the warps. I don’t mind girls using boys sticks to start. There are a couple videos on POWLAX.com under “new to lacrosse” that outline why

[@stevenlee5847]

How does the Powell Switchback Complete stick compare to the Powell Scout? Interested in getting the Switchback for my son's 10th birthday... Thanks for the great videos!

[@POWLAX]

All of the strings that are strung by Powell will be great for your son! I believe the switchback is one!

[@thearsonistsofficial]

Is it okay to go into lacrosse at 13? I have been wanting to play lacrosse but there’s not many places to play where I live, and I am also worried about going in and being to far behind.

[@POWLAX]

I believe that it's all about what your expectations are. If you are in it to have some fun and compete, I'd say it's a great idea. If you're athletic, you'll be able to pick up the skills in a couple years. If you're thinking you're going to play and get a scholarship right off the bat, that's not going to happen. I think you should play with the intention to have fun!

[@toxic_monkee3851]

It’s never to late cuz the point is are you going to fun?

[@POWLAX]

@@toxic_monkee3851 yes, it should be enjoyable

[@Sam-fc5zh]

I’d think so, I’m starting at 15 with a 3 day camp and gonna work on cradling and passing over the summer. Gonna try out for my school next spring and keep working on skills until then

[@mummy3415]

No it’s not I’m 12 and started about a month ago although lacrosse is in my family my uncle been playing since he was 8 if u want to be on the same level as the rest u have to put in the dedication wall ball everyday practice in the garden or local park with family member or friend keep the work up I’ll make it

[@dubossier]

Just bought a Warrior Warp Mini for my 4yo … felt fine about it until we were playing around outside on wet grass… kind of worried about it sagging out now. Is there something special about their mesh that should keep it from sagging?

[@POWLAX]

All mesh is going to react in some way to water. If it gets unusable, let Warrior know and they should replace it for you. My son's have been left out in the rain, snow, etc and they are just fine. It shouldn't be an issue.

[@dubossier]

@@POWLAX great to hear! I haven’t played since 2006 so I guess I’m just used to the old hard mesh. Thanks!

[@POWLAX]

@@dubossier I hear you there... remember using conditioner to break it in and then news paper after it rained? If you give that stuff to a stinger today, they'll just laugh at you. I have about 15 pieces left...

[@sosalish441]

What is your opinion of the swax training ball for children?

[@POWLAX]

I think it’s an overpriced hacky sack. Tennis balls and pinky’s are better. Overall it depends on why you want it.

[@richardfix2868]

@@POWLAX I agree that they are overpriced but the combination of a more accurate weight ball and that it has a little give (kids playing in a backyard or playground don't always wear their helmet) is perfect for a beginner (IMO). The fact that they don't roll like a conventional ball is also a HUGE advantage for a beginner. Less time chasing balls across the playground after a missed pass, more time actually playing.

[@lancegoulet8100]

Totally disagree about getting a regular width stick for young kids because they "won't need to "change". Unless your 8 year old has giant meat hooks, get him a thinner stick. It is impossible for most kids to cradle correctly with a regular width stick. As he grows, his hands will get bigger and he can use a thicker shaft - and he won't be changing anything because the size of his hands to the width of the shaft will remain the same. He will need to change as his hands get bigger in relation to the width of his stick.

[@drewlazorchak]

Im the kid in the blue at 0:48, but like 4 years older now

[@POWLAX]

Haha! That’s awesome! What’s up dude?

[@austinbauman8917]

can you use minis in a box lacrosse game?

[@chandlerellis2397]

nah