Position of a Pocket

Many players know how to string a stick, but only a few of them know how to string a stick well. Many players differ from three main positions of the pocket: High, Medium, and Low. Lower stringing provides more support, but will slow down the process of shooting and/or passing. It is the most common among beginning players. A medium pocket is the most common among players of higher levels and are relatively equal in passing/shooting speed and ball retention. The least common is the high pocket, only used by players with very good stick skills. You give up protection but in return, you get higher speeds. This is commonly used among attackmen who don't carry the ball often and who love to score goals. My favorite is the medium pocket, just because it's suited me well over the years. I need ball control and don't really need speed for shooting.