Theory: The Truth About High Pockets

[@ECD]

This one was a hot topic!

[@dantevilla6155]

I feel like if you have a high pocket you can bring your stick back farther when your winding up to shoot with less of a risk of the ball flying out of your stick when your in your shooting motion. Therefore giving you more power to your shot.

[@4aidanshea4]

I completely agree, I fell into the trap of high pockets because of their looks and I lied it at first but I had a very inconsistent pocket, and an extremely long bottom string. I decided to try a mod

[@jesseoh3675]

High Pockets have way too much whip for me. Mid low - low is golden for me

[@lukerodgers2482]

Greg your completely right I string stick for my team and they ask for the three things in a high pocket which is impossible like on a proton power with not a lot of Side wall holes you took the word right out of my mouth a lot of people don't understand , thanks for clearing it up

[@rilaxstrings8203]

Greg I love your honesty in your videos and theories! Half the people do exactly what you showed when you pounded the pocket high and than show the channel ect! When people get a custom strung pocket from a big stringing company I'm not naming any because I'm not going to throw them under but when you choose a high pocket and you receive it and you go throw around with it, it bags out and isn't what you ordered in the picture that you saw about your high pocket you do need a long bottom string as you said to create a "high pocket" and you need to sacrifice a really tight channel and interlocking at the end help a little bit but the best thing to do is have a high pocket! You know your stringing and exactly how the pockets form I've learned so much from your theory's they should be facts in my opinion but everyone is different and how they see things but I trust your words and your theories because I infact have a really high pocket with a long bottom string and it sits right where I want it your 100% right and spot on about your high pocket theory thanks for all the tips keep up the fantastic work buddy

[@acolem]

It should also be mentioned that high pockets are pretty inefficient, with pretty negligent gains on hold and whip. They also are horrendous for cradling one handed, as they sit high (obviously)and are less "centered" on your hand, making them less stable. I'd say in almost every case, it's better to go mid or mid high, depending on whip preferences.

[@12qwaszx632]

Just got my 20mm mesh in the mail this afternoon. It is great! So much hold and its throwing great!

[@ECD]

Glad you like it!

[@TheHansbaer]

to get a little tighter of a channel in a true high pocket you can do a stacked SI after the second interlocked diamond which you string to the inside of the head and also string the following double or triple to the inside of the head. so for the i(nside)ssi you go - under under, into the hole from the inside of the head, come up and then go DOWN into the first and the second diamond and then pull it tight while staying on the inside. you follow that up with a double or a triple after which you also go in through the inside of the head first and voila.

[@allaroundlacrosse8154]

You should do a theory Thursday on the different topstrings and they're advantages

[@SantiagoC99]

Is it possible to get a high pocket (a lot of hold) with having mid to low whip?

[@wazsey1k]

Yes I have it

[@freddystamatatos1007]

where can I get volt yellow and black candy cane east coast mesh for my lakota. I couldn't find the candy cane style on the website

[@unclaxbro971]

I've been using a high pocket for more than a year now and I do everything he says exept I put my own twist on it!

[@lopresticamsandro1854]

To make a channeled high pocket you can space out your interlocks more or have the first or second interlock looser than the ones after

[@rishia6504]

If you loop the first whole u start ur side wall in on the diamond that the top string is on and knot the next 3 diamonds u could still have a high pocket with a good channel

[@Nickyx781]

Hey greg from ecd i only string , use, perfer highpockets for myself because istarted off with one . Can you make a stringing video with a ceo or a head with a throat that is pinched as much. Thanks and i only ask this cause there is no video of showing a good way to string a high pocket. This was the closest video but it was nothing visual

[@ECD]

Nicky, I will see what we can do we will be stringing up some new heads for some tutorials in the near future. Hopefully we can dial in a few high pockets

[@ssffgghhssffgghh251]

Nicky Duong I got a good mid/high pocket using pattern as follows: 1-top string 2-tie on sidewall 3- skip 4-knotted interlock 5-skip 6-knotted interlock 7-knotted interlock 8-one si 9-si 10-si 11-skip 12-si 13- skip 14- tie

[@johnclayton6072]

What would you recommend me string if I am a short stick middie playing with a brine edge x (personnel preference), I can't figure out the best way to string for good shooting.

[@jefflyda6178]

im i the only person that prefers a mid low pocket?

[@jarredcook3141]

I do 👌🏽

[@dreamschememut970]

jeff lyda I go mid high that bags mid low

[@rocesboyanthony5343]

jeff lyda I don't know what that looks like but I play with a pretty low pretty much right at the bottom of the head

[@xanderchief1782]

Yes lol

[@brandonbaker4801]

I use a high pocket with the rebel offence and it’s a sniper I’ve been using high pockets since I started stringing my own sticks and you you don’t have to pull down 4 you can pull down 3 and then just knot two side wall holes

[@ECD]

I may have to try that out!

[@KingOfString15]

He is in the new office!!! cant wait for a tour!!!

[@shanefein4519]

I realized this last year while watching a Kyle Harrison shooting video. He ripped a shot and started talking to the camera and I noticed his high pocket sagged a lot

[@kzstrings9526]

I love your theory Thursday could you do the theory of stringing a low pocket that does not bag out or shift up to high

[@ECD]

I will add it to the list!

[@laxgoalie45]

You should make a video on cleaning east coast mesh without damaging the wax coating!👍

[@MrDiablozzz]

Love the vid wondering if you could do a theory thursday on whip and hold

[@cosstyy9434]

exactly why i use mid-low on my weapon x, and a mid-high on my ion/previous mirage 2’s, highs are inconsistent for offense and if your new to the game the whip is uncontrollable

[@tylerdavis8275]

When are you guys going to do a new office tour?

[@rawrwordofchampions]

heads with high enough flair can keep their channel with less interlocks. for example, im using the nike CEO and you can get a great high pocket with channel

[@antonstein8405]

Can u do a step by step super power plus high pocket

[@georgemessenger9847]

I get a lot of requests for mid-low, hold, channel, and no whip. is this even possible? Ive attempted it multiple times but never have really perfected it

[@armandoruiz8618]

Theory of the differences between pitas and trads

[@vonmilash823]

Great video. This is why you always see guys cradle below their waist before they launch one... let gravity do its thing and set the ball high up in the head.

[@JacksonDorman-x3l]

can you do a tutorial on how to string that head?

[@nathanrobey383]

How do u get a high pocket that's baggy

[@airbornelacrosse9008]

Should you use less tight of a top string so the top is less tight

[@jayfixxxerdiaz5444]

I always end with SI and a double or triple skip then tie off through 9th of ten diamond row at bottom, and long fairly tight or taught bottom,

[@tallabandz23]

Is your volt lakota for sale ? Or can I purchase a head just like that one? Same pocket and same way it’s strung and all

[@mojodunn]

What about on a CEO? Or a head like that with that kind of flair?

[@laxliife]

Bag = Swag No discussion

[@ECD]

Agreed!

[@Srt98srt]

You can tighten up the channel by using the 9 diamond row SI like you see in Mark Matthews stick then a stacked SI right after?im not sure if that would work because i use a low pocket but its a thought

[@jackhillman5693]

Do one on the chenango top string. That would b awesome

[@diegomedina9061]

is it possible to do a tutorial on a nike vapor with a high pocket or mid high maybe, that has good hold and not too much whip. ive used your sidewall method in your previous video on the vapor but the only problem i had was too much whip and was hard for me to get the hang of. my shooters might have made a big difference on the whip too but i dont know. if you could reply and give me your thoughts or do the tutorial then it would help lots. thanks

[@Brinkley26]

Is that an OG Blade in the background?

[@carmine3245]

Would you recommend this pocket to a middie

[@derekpham6722]

Can you do a fogo head and pocket theory

[@joemalk75]

hey i have an stx viper 2 head which i love. there are no videos on how to sting a high pocket on it. can you post one? thank you

[@dunnderhead]

agreed baggy mid pocket all the way

[@MatteoMoretti]

Thanks greg i've tried to make high pockets after high pockets and they have NEVER worked. Now i know ill stick with this mid high!

[@RyanFriedman36]

if you really want a 'high' pocket, you can string up high and tie off the mesh like 3-5 holes early

[@patrickbole6571]

What if you interlock 2 bunch one then interlock once more?

[@lukecosentino2271]

Please make a video on the og warrior jet.

[@andrewdavenport5056]

Can you do a theory Thursday on whip?? Thanks!

[@chippy613]

where can i get one of those longsleeves?

[@arcfst]

Hey i love lacrosse and have been playing for 5 years since i lived in another state. This year i'm a sophomore in high school and want to start a team at my school. Money isn't a problem for my school but the reason why i can't start a team is because it's not a state sponsored sport where i live. What steps can i go about to get my school interested. There are around 5 schools in my city that have a team but they too are private schools. Do you have any advice? Any lacrosse programs i could contact to help me get this started?

[@daviddoheny4214]

Hey I have had some trouble breaking in your black series mesh any tips on how to break it in?

[@zaviergebrayel2048]

Unfourtantley my ECM is worn down only after 1 season and barely shifts if at all

[@willum69650]

Great theory Greg!

[@ECD]

Thanks my man!

[@samkrauland2817]

Haha when you said "the truth" I thought it was gonna have some sad music in the background and greg would reveal the ugly truth and the horrible reality about high pockets haha

[@ECD]

Haha I should have!

[@thomasbiedermann8054]

thanks that made me feel better about my high pocket that is not really high by the way I use ecm black and I love it!

[@charlesjiang663]

what if you string a chenango top string and then double or triple up.

[@LaxBro04LovesLax]

that could work

[@SuperCd8]

how do you string a high or mid high pocket with not a lot of wip

[@scottbasch7115]

Super tight bottom string. As low on the diamonds you can go and as tight to the head as possible. It will drastically cut the pocket depth but give a better feel with more consistency and concurrently, will lessen whip

[@itsglyphe]

String theory on an AK Savo pocket/mesh!

[@maxhunt9358]

triple si possible or nah?

[@wewild1]

I see the beasts og blade in the background ;)

[@727samtheman]

do a face-off theory thursday!!!

[@pb4ugotobed25]

Another great vid

[@ECD]

Thanks buddy!

[@crzmadmuffin9656]

what if its hard mesh

[@jassenbuerano]

With my high pocket, I sacrifice the channel so I always always have to make a real conscious effort with every pass etc.

[@joshtobin4900]

You are absolutely right

[@kcoble125]

whats the benefit of having a high pocket?

[@zxaq9622]

quicker release, better feel for the bal, sometimes better hold

[@jclarkev]

Do a face-off theory thursday

[@laxbrobighitter]

Theory Thursday: Mid to High pockets for defense/lsm

[@grahamspellman2442]

I created a true high pocket meeting all three criteria using the evo x6

[@liamteare1918]

will you string me a nike lakota

[@RipCornerStrings]

Stringing sticks! Message me if you want one and we can talk about strings and pricing! 

[@-tommy3294]

Tbt video

[@jacobdunyon9816]

mid-high is where its at

[@the25thchromosome5]

Jacob Dunyon yee yee

[@Fergs2112]

On point

[@joeyallen87]

head selection theory video

[@aidan2000afhms]

i spy...is that an og blade in the background?

[@ostrichbeast1032]

Low mid pocket

[@cyanide9488]

you can get a high pocket by having a dropped top string, a long bottom and really hard shooter...

[@nashvilledyes6520]

Mid pockets i think are the best

[@shanebyrne-slepicka6200]

You should grow a mullet

[@elijah4802]

A really high pocket with 7 diamond is the absolute best overall

[@screwcodify]

A well channeled high bag works really well

[@joemeyers7796]

the theory of 20mm mesh!

[@the25thchromosome5]

Who else heard hot pockets?

[@syracuselacrosse3919]

101

[@danecobb2822]

Those shirts are young

[@johntibbetts4900]

Yee

[@dylangregory1921]

It's all about that pita though

[@LacrosseAlmighty]

i dont even think high pockets are that good

[@1cyKoolaid]

Theory: what's the point of a channel

[@joshwoon6133]

For consistency and hold

[@JasonStime]

You could just be like me and si the first 3 to get a high pocket XD

[@ratrage1]

That's what he said to do... :p

[@kamikatze8224]

100th comment

[@thomasclarke3590]

thanks for the vidio but high pockets stink

[@mastergrahamcracker]

So swaq