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US20110045927A1 - Preformed Lacrosse Pocket and Packaging for Same - Google Patents

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US20110045927A1
US20110045927A1 US12/938,061 US93806110A US2011045927A1 US 20110045927 A1 US20110045927 A1 US 20110045927A1 US 93806110 A US93806110 A US 93806110A US 2011045927 A1 US2011045927 A1 US 2011045927A1 Authority
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B59/00—Bats, rackets, or the like, not covered by groups A63B49/00 - A63B57/00
    • A63B59/20—Bats, rackets, or the like, not covered by groups A63B49/00 - A63B57/00 having means, e.g. pockets, netting or adhesive type surfaces, for catching or holding a ball, e.g. for lacrosse or pelota
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • the present invention relates generally to lacrosse equipment. More specifically the present invention relates to an improved lacrosse pocket for a lacrosse head.
  • the improvements include the pocket being preformed during manufacture to create the ideal low point or sweet spot when the pocket is attached to a lacrosse head and packaging for the pocket that maintains the shape of the pocket during transportation and inventory.
  • a lacrosse stick is comprised of a handle portion attached to a head.
  • the lacrosse head forms a frame for a lacrosse pocket.
  • the combined lacrosse head and pocket amount to a collection, catching, or basket type element.
  • the lacrosse head is made using plastics and polymers such as DuPont Xytl brand nylon.
  • the lacrosse head includes an open, or upper, side for catching and discharging a lacrosse ball and a lower side to which a net or pocket is attached for holding the ball and is used to impart the force upon the ball in order to shoot or pass the ball.
  • a lacrosse head generally has a throat section that includes a ball stop for impacting a ball and a socket for receiving the handle.
  • a pair of sidewalls is attached to the throat section proximate to the ball stop and are joined distal from the throat section by a lip or scoop section.
  • a pocket for a lacrosse head is hand assembled by a player using two or more cross members, or strings, with two or more longitudinal members, or runners.
  • the runners and strings work together to form a pocket and are secured to the frame of the head using a combination of the runners, the cross pieces, and ties that attach to the cross pieces and the frame of the lacrosse head.
  • a lacrosse pocket can include other lateral members spanning the distance between the sides of the lacrosse head. These lateral members, which are often called shooting strings, are used to adjust the depth and tension within the pocket and allow a particular player to customize the lacrosse head to their preferred shooting style and technique.
  • Another type of pocket is a newer pocket made of mesh.
  • Machine woven nylon mesh is pre-manufactured and later attached to the sidewalls, scoop and inside throat areas.
  • the mesh pockets consist of a polyester or nylon material woven together to create a diamond mesh (much like a mesh gymnastic bag). This mesh material is machine made and is the integral body of the pocket. This mesh usually has diamond-shaped holes separating the string-like portions. The mesh is then tied to the lower side of the head using separate strings.
  • the prior art mesh Prior to attachment to a head, the prior art mesh is flat. The user then must form the pocket. Unfortunately, most players do not know how to string their own heads much less form their own pocket. Teams usually have a stick doctor who has some knowledge of how to attach the pocket and to form the pocket. Formation of the pocket is very important. Most players like the deepest part of the pocket forward of the head closer to the scoop or lip. As a result, the mesh must be tied properly to allow the deepest or bulbous part of the pocket to be placeable forward in the head. Further, a user must use some mechanism such as stuffing a ball in the pocket or a specific pocket forming stretcher to create the depth at the correct place. As a result, even if the stick owner can attach the pocket properly, the owner must wait a period of time before the pocket is formed. Not only is this uncomfortable for an impatient player, the difficulty can cause players to become frustrated.
  • a lacrosse mesh pocket that is preformed so that the deepest part of the pocket and the overall shape of a pocket preset so that when the user attaches the pocket to a head, the deepest part of the pocket resides in the correct place.
  • This pocket should be capable of maintaining the original shape.
  • This pocket should be shippable and storable in this preset shape.
  • This need pocket should be capable of mass production.
  • This needed pocket should also be shippable in the desired shape using a package.
  • the needed package should be usable as a form placeable in the pocket on a head.
  • the needed pocket should be held in place during molding.
  • This needed pocket should be held in place during shipping. This needed pocket is presently lacking in the art.
  • the lacrosse head includes a scoop, a throat, first and second sides, a front and a back.
  • the pocket comprises a mesh material preformed to a desired shape so that when the pocket is placed on a stick, the location of the deepest or bulbous portion will be at an optimal location and a channel may also be formed.
  • the mesh material is preformed using a mold and/or a heat source.
  • the mold may be provided with pins to hold the mesh in place.
  • a package is provided to maintain the shape of the pocket during shipment and inventory.
  • the package may be provided with tabs and grooves to hold the pocket in place.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved lacrosse pocket for a lacrosse head.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a lacrosse pocket having a preformed shape.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a lacrosse pocket that can be easily string to place the deepest part of the pocket in the optimal position by even a novice.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a lacrosse pocket that can be transported and inventoried in such a way as to maintain the desired shape.
  • Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a lacrosse pocket that is easy and inexpensive to manufacture and ship.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the pocket attached to a lacrosse head.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the pocket.
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view of the pocket.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the pocket and package.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view of the package or an element thereof.
  • FIG. 6 is a side view of a process for making the pocket of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of another molding process for creating the pocket of the present invention.
  • the lacrosse pocket 10 attaches to a lacrosse head 100 .
  • the lacrosse head 100 has an open or upper side 102 and a lower or closed side 104 .
  • the head 100 has a throat 106 joined to a lip or scoop 112 by sidewalls 110 .
  • Proximal throat 106 there is placed a ball stop 108 .
  • the lacrosse pocket 10 preferably attached to the lower side 104 of the head 10 but may be attached to any other attachment portion of the head.
  • the pocket is a mesh material that may be formed to a desired shape 34 using pressure and/or heat.
  • the preformed pocket 10 has edges 12 surrounding an interior portion 14 .
  • the edges 12 can include a leading or forward edge 30 , a trailing or rear edge 22 , and one or more side edges 28 (preferably two or more).
  • the pocket 10 also has an upper face 24 and a lower face 26 .
  • the desired shape 34 is created by a depth 16 formed into the pocket 10 between the upper most portion of the upper face 24 and the lowermost portion of the lower face 26 . Depth 16 can be placed at any point on pocket 10 so for reference forward depth 18 , middle depth 20 , and rear depth 22 will be discussed.
  • the preferred embodiment of the head 10 of the present invention places the bulbous area or region 36 proximal forward depth 18 .
  • forward depth 18 is greater than middle depth 20 which is greater than rearward depth 22 .
  • the location of bulbous area 36 proximal forward depth 18 creates channel 38 from the trailing edge 32 toward the leading edge 30 .
  • the pocket 10 may also be provided with a channel 38 to direct the ball 200 into the bulbous portion 36 .
  • a package 60 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 4-5 , in the preferred embodiment, the package 60 has a male portion 62 and a female portion 64 for sandwiching pocket 10 in its desired shape 34 . As a result, the package 60 has a package shape 70 substantially similar to the desired shape 34 of the pocket 10 .
  • the package 60 may be provided with tabs 76 to engage the mesh pocket 10 and to be received by grooves 74 to hold the package 60 closed.
  • tabs 76 are hollow and larger at the intersections with the main portion of the package 60 so that the male portion 62 and the female portion 64 are actually the same packaging thereby allowing many completed packages 60 to be stacked on top on one another for shipping and storage.
  • package 60 is provided with a border 66 that can be removed from a form 68 to be placed into the pocket 10 of the head 10 during non-use.
  • clamshell packaging The manufacture of clamshell packaging is well known in most industries. This method of manufacturing clamshell packaging can be used to make the package 60 as well as the pocket 10 . Additionally, it should be understood that package 60 may consist of both male portion 62 and female portion 64 or either.
  • FIG. 6 shows one method of manufacturing the preformed pocket 10 of the present invention.
  • a sheet 50 of the mesh material 44 runs over roller 48 .
  • the mesh material 44 is then preformed using a mold 52 than may consist of a press or tap 56 and/or a base or die 58 .
  • a sheer 46 cuts the sheet 50 either before or after performing. The result is the preformed pocket 10 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 shows another method of mold the pocket 10 of the present invention.
  • mold 154 has a male mold portion 156 and a female mold portion 158 .
  • the mold portions 156 , 158 are shaped to create the desired pocket shape ( 38 in other figures).
  • molds are provided with male bulbous portion 160 and female bulbous portion 162 .
  • mesh material in placed over pegs 164 that are shown as part of the female mold portion 162 but can be part of the male mold portion 160 just as easily. Once string over the pegs 164 , the male portion 156 is inserted into the female portion 158 .
  • heat may also be applied to either or both mold portions 156 , 158 .
  • mesh that may be formed by heat and/or pressure may be used. Additionally, mesh with a higher plastic content is preferred because it is easier to form and it maintains it shape better over time.

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Abstract

A lacrosse product including a pocket for a lacrosse head. The lacrosse head includes a scoop, a throat, first and second sides, a front and a back. The pocket comprises a mesh material preformed to a desired shape so that when the pocket is placed on a stick, the location of the deepest or bulbous portion will be at an optimal location and a channel may also be formed. The mesh material is preformed using a mold and/or a heat source. A package is provided to maintain the shape of the pocket during shipment and inventory.

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  • This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 12/030,075 filed Feb. 12, 2008 entitled “Preformed Lacrosse Pocket and Packaging for Same”, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/859,897 filed Sep. 24, 2007 and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,458,908 on Dec. 2, 2008 entitled “Preformed Lacrosse Pocket and Packaging for Same”, which is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/222,410 filed Sep. 8, 2005 and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,338,396 on Mar. 4, 2008 entitled “Preformed Lacrosse Pocket and Packaging for Same”, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.

  • I, Paul Gait, a citizen of Canada, residing in Altamont, N.Y., have invented a new and useful “Preformed Lacrosse Pocket and Packaging for Same.”

  • A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.

  • All patents and publications described or disclosed herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

  • The present invention relates generally to lacrosse equipment. More specifically the present invention relates to an improved lacrosse pocket for a lacrosse head. The improvements include the pocket being preformed during manufacture to create the ideal low point or sweet spot when the pocket is attached to a lacrosse head and packaging for the pocket that maintains the shape of the pocket during transportation and inventory.

  • It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that lacrosse is a fast-growing sport. It will further be appreciated that lacrosse sticks are essential to playing the game. A lacrosse stick is comprised of a handle portion attached to a head. The lacrosse head forms a frame for a lacrosse pocket. The combined lacrosse head and pocket amount to a collection, catching, or basket type element. The lacrosse head is made using plastics and polymers such as DuPont Xytl brand nylon. The lacrosse head includes an open, or upper, side for catching and discharging a lacrosse ball and a lower side to which a net or pocket is attached for holding the ball and is used to impart the force upon the ball in order to shoot or pass the ball. A lacrosse head generally has a throat section that includes a ball stop for impacting a ball and a socket for receiving the handle. A pair of sidewalls is attached to the throat section proximate to the ball stop and are joined distal from the throat section by a lip or scoop section.

  • Traditionally, a pocket for a lacrosse head is hand assembled by a player using two or more cross members, or strings, with two or more longitudinal members, or runners. The runners and strings work together to form a pocket and are secured to the frame of the head using a combination of the runners, the cross pieces, and ties that attach to the cross pieces and the frame of the lacrosse head. Additionally, a lacrosse pocket can include other lateral members spanning the distance between the sides of the lacrosse head. These lateral members, which are often called shooting strings, are used to adjust the depth and tension within the pocket and allow a particular player to customize the lacrosse head to their preferred shooting style and technique.

  • Another type of pocket is a newer pocket made of mesh. Machine woven nylon mesh is pre-manufactured and later attached to the sidewalls, scoop and inside throat areas. The mesh pockets consist of a polyester or nylon material woven together to create a diamond mesh (much like a mesh gymnastic bag). This mesh material is machine made and is the integral body of the pocket. This mesh usually has diamond-shaped holes separating the string-like portions. The mesh is then tied to the lower side of the head using separate strings.

  • Prior to attachment to a head, the prior art mesh is flat. The user then must form the pocket. Unfortunately, most players do not know how to string their own heads much less form their own pocket. Teams usually have a stick doctor who has some knowledge of how to attach the pocket and to form the pocket. Formation of the pocket is very important. Most players like the deepest part of the pocket forward of the head closer to the scoop or lip. As a result, the mesh must be tied properly to allow the deepest or bulbous part of the pocket to be placeable forward in the head. Further, a user must use some mechanism such as stuffing a ball in the pocket or a specific pocket forming stretcher to create the depth at the correct place. As a result, even if the stick owner can attach the pocket properly, the owner must wait a period of time before the pocket is formed. Not only is this uncomfortable for an impatient player, the difficulty can cause players to become frustrated.

  • The following U.S. patent generally describe the art of lacrosse sticks and heads, and are expressly incorporated herein by reference: U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,561,932; 6,066,056; 5,938,550; 5,935,026; 5,651,549; 5,568,925; 5,425,541; 5,178,397; 5,048,843; 4,657,260; 4,270,756; 4,138,111; 4,049,273; and 4,037,841.

  • What is needed is a lacrosse mesh pocket that is preformed so that the deepest part of the pocket and the overall shape of a pocket preset so that when the user attaches the pocket to a head, the deepest part of the pocket resides in the correct place. This pocket should be capable of maintaining the original shape. This pocket should be shippable and storable in this preset shape. This need pocket should be capable of mass production. This needed pocket should also be shippable in the desired shape using a package. The needed package should be usable as a form placeable in the pocket on a head. The needed pocket should be held in place during molding. This needed pocket should be held in place during shipping. This needed pocket is presently lacking in the art.

    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

  • Included herein is a pocket for a lacrosse head. The lacrosse head includes a scoop, a throat, first and second sides, a front and a back. The pocket comprises a mesh material preformed to a desired shape so that when the pocket is placed on a stick, the location of the deepest or bulbous portion will be at an optimal location and a channel may also be formed. The mesh material is preformed using a mold and/or a heat source. The mold may be provided with pins to hold the mesh in place. A package is provided to maintain the shape of the pocket during shipment and inventory. The package may be provided with tabs and grooves to hold the pocket in place.

  • It is therefore a general object of the present invention to provide an improved lacrosse head.

  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved lacrosse pocket for a lacrosse head.

  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a lacrosse pocket having a preformed shape.

  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a lacrosse pocket that can be easily string to place the deepest part of the pocket in the optimal position by even a novice.

  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a lacrosse pocket that can be transported and inventoried in such a way as to maintain the desired shape.

  • Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a lacrosse pocket that is easy and inexpensive to manufacture and ship.

  • Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following disclosure when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1

    is a side view of an embodiment of the pocket attached to a lacrosse head.

  • FIG. 2

    is a side view of the pocket.

  • FIG. 3

    is a plan view of the pocket.

  • FIG. 4

    is an exploded view of the pocket and package.

  • FIG. 5

    is a plan view of the package or an element thereof.

  • FIG. 6

    is a side view of a process for making the pocket of the present invention.

  • FIG. 7

    is a side view of another molding process for creating the pocket of the present invention.

    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

  • Referring generally now to

    FIGS. 1-3

    there is shown generally at 10 the lacrosse pocket of the present invention. The

    lacrosse pocket

    10 attaches to a

    lacrosse head

    100. The

    lacrosse head

    100 has an open or

    upper side

    102 and a lower or

    closed side

    104. The

    head

    100 has a

    throat

    106 joined to a lip or scoop 112 by

    sidewalls

    110.

    Proximal throat

    106 there is placed a

    ball stop

    108. The

    lacrosse pocket

    10 preferably attached to the

    lower side

    104 of the

    head

    10 but may be attached to any other attachment portion of the head.

  • In the preferred embodiment, the pocket is a mesh material that may be formed to a desired

    shape

    34 using pressure and/or heat. The preformed

    pocket

    10 has

    edges

    12 surrounding an

    interior portion

    14. The

    edges

    12 can include a leading or

    forward edge

    30, a trailing or

    rear edge

    22, and one or more side edges 28 (preferably two or more). The

    pocket

    10 also has an

    upper face

    24 and a

    lower face

    26. The desired

    shape

    34 is created by a depth 16 formed into the

    pocket

    10 between the upper most portion of the

    upper face

    24 and the lowermost portion of the

    lower face

    26. Depth 16 can be placed at any point on

    pocket

    10 so for reference forward depth 18,

    middle depth

    20, and

    rear depth

    22 will be discussed.

  • Most players like to place the deepest portion of the pocket or the

    sweet spot

    36 forward in the

    head

    100. As a result, the preferred embodiment of the

    head

    10 of the present invention places the bulbous area or

    region

    36 proximal forward depth 18. In this embodiment, forward depth 18 is greater than

    middle depth

    20 which is greater than

    rearward depth

    22. The location of

    bulbous area

    36 proximal forward depth 18 creates

    channel

    38 from the trailing

    edge

    32 toward the leading

    edge

    30. As the deepest part of the

    pocket

    10 will attract the

    ball

    200, the

    ball

    200 will trend toward the

    bulbous portion

    36. The

    pocket

    10 may also be provided with a

    channel

    38 to direct the

    ball

    200 into the

    bulbous portion

    36.

  • So that the shape of the preformed

    pocket

    10 may be maintained during shipping and storage, a

    package

    60 is provided. As shown in

    FIGS. 4-5

    , in the preferred embodiment, the

    package

    60 has a

    male portion

    62 and a

    female portion

    64 for sandwiching

    pocket

    10 in its desired

    shape

    34. As a result, the

    package

    60 has a

    package shape

    70 substantially similar to the desired

    shape

    34 of the

    pocket

    10. The

    package

    60 may be provided with

    tabs

    76 to engage the

    mesh pocket

    10 and to be received by

    grooves

    74 to hold the

    package

    60 closed. In the preferred embodiment,

    tabs

    76 are hollow and larger at the intersections with the main portion of the

    package

    60 so that the

    male portion

    62 and the

    female portion

    64 are actually the same packaging thereby allowing many completed

    packages

    60 to be stacked on top on one another for shipping and storage.

  • After removal from the

    package

    60 and attachment to the

    head

    100, the pocket may need help in maintaining the desired

    shape

    36. Therefore,

    package

    60 is provided with a

    border

    66 that can be removed from a

    form

    68 to be placed into the

    pocket

    10 of the

    head

    10 during non-use.

  • The manufacture of clamshell packaging is well known in most industries. This method of manufacturing clamshell packaging can be used to make the

    package

    60 as well as the

    pocket

    10. Additionally, it should be understood that

    package

    60 may consist of both

    male portion

    62 and

    female portion

    64 or either.

  • Additionally,

    FIG. 6

    shows one method of manufacturing the preformed

    pocket

    10 of the present invention. A

    sheet

    50 of the mesh material 44 runs over

    roller

    48. The mesh material 44 is then preformed using a mold 52 than may consist of a press or tap 56 and/or a base or die 58. A sheer 46 cuts the

    sheet

    50 either before or after performing. The result is the preformed

    pocket

    10 of the present invention.

  • FIG. 7

    shows another method of mold the

    pocket

    10 of the present invention. In this embodiment,

    mold

    154 has a

    male mold portion

    156 and a

    female mold portion

    158. The

    mold portions

    156, 158 are shaped to create the desired pocket shape (38 in other figures). Thus, molds are provided with male

    bulbous portion

    160 and female

    bulbous portion

    162. In the preferred embodiment, mesh material in placed over

    pegs

    164 that are shown as part of the

    female mold portion

    162 but can be part of the

    male mold portion

    160 just as easily. Once string over the

    pegs

    164, the

    male portion

    156 is inserted into the

    female portion

    158. In addition to pressure, heat may also be applied to either or both

    mold portions

    156, 158.

  • Any mesh that may be formed by heat and/or pressure may be used. Additionally, mesh with a higher plastic content is preferred because it is easier to form and it maintains it shape better over time.

  • Thus, although there have been described particular embodiments of the present invention of a new and useful Preformed Lacrosse Pocket, it is not intended that such references be construed as limitations upon the scope of this invention except as set forth in the following claims.

Claims (19)

1. A lacrosse product comprising:

a mesh pocket having an upper face, a lower face, a leading edge, a trailing edge, at least two side edges, an interior portion, and a pre-formed shape prior to placement on a lacrosse head, the preformed shape having a depth from one of the edges toward the interior measured from the upper face to the lower face;

a package holding the mesh pocket, the package having a package shape substantially similar to the preformed shape, the package including a plurality of tabs, each tab engaging at least one of the edges of the mesh pocket and maintaining the relativity of that edge with respect to the other edges while the mesh pocket is positioned in the package.

2. The lacrosse product of

claim 1

wherein the package includes a male portion and a female portion having the package shape.

3. The lacrosse product of

claim 2

wherein the mesh pocket is positioned between the male portion and the female portion when in the package.

4. The lacrosse product of

claim 1

wherein the package includes a border portion removably framing a form portion, the form portion having a shape substantially similar to the preformed shape.

5. The lacrosse product of

claim 4

the form portion removably insertable into the mesh pocket and shaped to maintain the pre-formed shape of the pocket when the mesh pocket is attached to a lacrosse head and not in use.

6. The lacrosse product of

claim 1

wherein the pre-formed shape includes a bulbous shape proximal the leading edge.

7. The lacrosse product of

claim 1

wherein the pre-formed shape includes a bulbous shape proximal the trailing edge.

8. The lacrosse product of

claim 1

wherein each edge is engaged by at least one tab and the tabs maintain the relative spacing of the edges while the mesh pocket is positioned in the package.

9. A lacrosse product comprising:

a mesh pocket having an upper face, a lower face, a leading edge, a trailing edge, at least two side edges, an interior portion, and a pre-formed shape prior to placement on a lacrosse head, the preformed shape having a depth from one of the edges toward the interior measured from the upper face to the lower face;

a package holding the mesh pocket, the package having a package shape substantially similar to the preformed shape, the package including a plurality of tabs and a plurality of grooves, each tab engaging at least one of the edges of the mesh pocket and one of the grooves, wherein the engagement of the tabs and grooves maintain the position of that edge with respect to the other edges while the mesh pocket is positioned in the package.

10. The lacrosse product of

claim 9

wherein the package includes a male portion and a female portion having the package shape, the male portion includes the tabs and the female portion includes the grooves.

11. The lacrosse product of

claim 9

wherein the package includes a male portion and a female portion having the package shape, the male portion includes the grooves and the female portion includes the tabs.

12. The lacrosse product of

claim 9

wherein the package includes a border portion removable from a form portion, the form portion having a shape substantially similar to the preformed shape.

13. The lacrosse product of

claim 12

the form portion removably insertable into the mesh pocket and shaped to maintain the pre-formed shape of the pocket when the mesh pocket is attached to a lacrosse head and not in use.

14. The lacrosse product of

claim 9

wherein the pre-formed shape includes a bulbous shape proximal the leading edge.

15. The lacrosse product of

claim 9

wherein the pre-formed shape includes a bulbous shape proximal the trailing edge.

16. A lacrosse product comprising:

a mesh pocket having an upper face, a lower face, a leading edge, a trailing edge, at least two side edges, an interior portion, and a pre-formed shape prior to placement on a lacrosse head, the preformed shape having a bulbous shape including a depth from one of the edges toward the interior measured from the upper face to the lower face;

a package holding the mesh pocket, the package having a package shape substantially similar to the preformed shape, the package including a plurality of tabs and a plurality of grooves, each tab engaging at least one of the edges of the mesh pocket and one of the grooves, wherein the engagement of the tabs and grooves maintain the position of that edge with respect to the other edges while the mesh pocket is positioned in the package.

17. The lacrosse product of

claim 16

wherein the package includes a male portion and a female portion having the package shape, the male portion includes the tabs and the female portion includes the grooves.

18. The lacrosse product of

claim 16

wherein the package includes a male portion and a female portion having the package shape, the male portion includes the grooves and the female portion includes the tabs.

19. The lacrosse product of

claim 16

wherein the package includes a border portion removable from a form portion, the form portion having a shape substantially similar to the preformed shape, the form portion removably insertable into the mesh pocket and shaped to maintain the pre-formed shape of the pocket when the mesh pocket is attached to a lacrosse head and not in use.

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