Lacrosse head pocket

A lacrosse head pocket, the lacrosse head having a scoop and opposing sidewalls, the pocket closing the head such that a lacrosse ball entering the head is retained by the pocket, the pocket comprising:

• a pocket member defining only a portion of the pocket, the pocket member comprising a plastic sheet defining a number of openings therein, the pocket member having edges that define a partial outline shape that conforms generally to the inside of the scoop and the sidewalls proximate the scoop, and spanning between the sidewalls to close the upper portion of the head proximate the scoop;
• a series of connectors directly connecting the edges of the pocket member proximate the scoop and sidewalls to the scoop and sidewalls, respectively;
• a mesh piece comprising the remainder of the pocket, the mesh piece having edges that define an outline shape that conforms generally to the pocket member edge that spans between the sidewalls, and to the remainder of the sidewalls;
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• means for coupling the mesh piece to the pocket member edge that spans between the sidewalls and to the remainder of the sidewalls, to complete the attachment of the pocket to the head.