Lacrosse box goalie head

The present invention generally relates to a lacrosse head. The present invention more particularly relates to a lacrosse head to be used by a goalie in a game of box lacrosse.

Box lacrosse is played indoors on an enclosed rink, often on an ice rink where the ice has been removed. The playing area is referred to as the box. Conversely, field lacrosse is played outdoors on an unenclosed playing field.

Box lacrosse goaltenders typically hold their sticks much differently than field lacrosse goaltenders. Field lacrosse goaltenders tend to hold their sticks elevated such that the head is positioned upward. On the other hand, box lacrosse goaltenders tend to hold their sticks such that the head is positioned downward between the goaltenders\' legs. The scoop portion of the head often rests on the ground.

Currently box lacrosse goaltenders use either a lacrosse stick that was designed to be used by a field lacrosse goaltender or a manually constructed box lacrosse goaltender stick. There are disadvantages of using both types of lacrosse sticks by a goaltender in the game of box lacrosse.

There are disadvantages of a box lacrosse goaltender using a stick that was designed to be used by a field lacrosse goaltender. One disadvantage is that the field lacrosse goaltender sticks have a small head that does not sufficiently fill the space between the goaltenders legs. Another disadvantage is that the shape of the scoop is curved such that it does not allow the stick to rest flat on the ground to more effectively prevent the ball from entering the goal.

There are also disadvantages of a box lacrosse goaltender using a manually constructed box lacrosse goaltender stick. These types of sticks tend to have the correct proportion for filling the space between the goaltender\'s legs however, they are known to be very heavy and not well balanced. These disadvantages are the due to the fact that they are made by hand from wood. A stick that is heavy and not well balanced results is less effective manipulation of the ball.

Therefore, there is a need for a lacrosse head for use by a goaltender playing the sport of box lacrosse that is has the proper proportions for filling the space between the goaltender\'s legs, is light-weight and well-balanced.

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of known box lacrosse goalie heads by providing a box lacrosse goalie head that is larger than known field lacrosse goaltender stick heads. Further, the present invention is lighter weight and more balanced than known manually constructed box lacrosse goal heads.

In accordance with the advantages of the present invention, a box lacrosse goaltender head is disclosed that includes a generally triangular-shaped frame having a ball stop portion, a scoop portion opposite from the ball stop portion and a pair of sidewalls each having a first linear portion and a second linear portion extending between the ball stop portion and the scoop portion. The scoop portion has a substantially flat exterior surface and generally curvilinear interior surface. Each sidewall second linear portion is positioned on an angle relative to the first linear portion. The first and second sidewalls are mirror images of each other.

Other advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent when viewed in light of the detailed description of the invention and taken in conjunction with the attached drawings and claims.