Lacrosse head

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved lacrosse head that is configured to allow for efficient side scooping of a ball using the sidewall of a lacrosse head. One embodiment of the present invention relates to utilizing beveled sections on the sidewalls of a lacrosse head in addition to the conventional beveled scoop portion. The beveled sidewalls allow a player to efficiently scoop up a laterally disposed ball from the ground using the side of the head rather than the top scoop portion. In addition, the beveled sidewalls could provide the ability for more efficient side throwing using the sidewalls of the lacrosse head. Various angles of curvature can be utilized to improve performance of individual head designs.

1 . A lacrosse head comprising: 
 a base portion configured to couple with a handle;    a pair of opposing sidewall portions that diverge from the base portion, wherein the pair of opposing sidewall portions each include a beveled portion; and    a scoop portion that connects the pair of opposing sidewall portions opposite the base portion.    
   
   
       2 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1  further including a plurality of string receiving mechanisms being formed in at least the pair of opposing sidewall portions and the scoop portion for attachment of a netting to the head.  
   
   
       3 . The lacrosse head of  claim 2  further including a netting that connects to at least the pair of opposing sidewall portions, and the scoop portion via the plurality of string receiving mechanisms.  
   
   
       4 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of opposing sidewall portions include lengthwise curvatures to create a pocket region and a scoop region.  
   
   
       5 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the beveled portions are outwardly beveled and extend around a scoop region.  
   
   
       6 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the beveled portions are disposed adjacent to the scoop portion.  
   
   
       7 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the opposing sidewall portions are beveled to facilitate side scooping a ball.  
   
   
       8 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the scoop portion is beveled to facilitate front scooping a ball.  
   
   
       9 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the beveled portions extend at least one third of the way up the opposing sidewall portions.  
   
   
       10 . A lacrosse head comprising: 
 a base portion configured to couple with a handle;    a pair of opposing sidewall portions that diverge from the base portion, wherein the pair of opposing sidewall portions each including an outwardly beveled portion;    a scoop portion that connects the pair of opposing sidewall portions opposite the base portion, wherein the outwardly beveled portions of the pair of opposing sidewall portions are disposed adjacent to the scoop portion; and    a plurality of string receiving mechanisms being formed in at least the pair of opposing sidewall portions and the scoop portion for attachment of a netting to the head.    
   
   
       11 . A method of scooping up a ball with the side of a lacrosse head, comprising the acts of: 
 positioning the lacrosse head such that a sidewall portion of the lacrosse head contacts the ground substantially adjacent to a ball; and    translating the lacrosse head such that the ball rolls over a beveled surface on the sidewall portion into a netting on the lacrosse head.    
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the act of positioning the lacrosse head such that a sidewall portion of the lacrosse head contacts the ground substantially adjacent to a ball further includes: 
 providing a player with a stick coupled to the lacrosse head;    providing a ball laterally adjacent to the player; and    laterally rotating the stick such that a sidewall portion of the lacrosse head contacts the ground behind the ball.    
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the act of translating the lacrosse head such that the ball rolls over a beveled surface on the sidewall portion into a netting on the lacrosse head further includes scooping the ball over the beveled surface into the netting.