Lacrosse stick Lacrosse stick A lacrosse stick or crosse is used to play the sport of lacrosse. Players use the lacrosse stick to handle the ball and to strike or "check" opposing players' sticks, causing them to drop the ball. The head of a lacrosse stick is roughly triangular in shape and is strung with loose netting that allows the ball to be caught, carried (known as "cradling"), passed, or shot. A wood lacrosse stick is usually crafted from hickory trees. The lacrosse stick is given its shape through steam bending. Holes are drilled in the top portion of the head and
Stick in the Wheel Stick in the Wheel Stick in the Wheel are an English folk band with its origins in East London. It is led by Nicola Kearey as lead vocalist and Ian Carter (producer) who plays Dobro, with Fran Foote on harmonies, Si Foote on percussion and Ellie Wilson on fiddle. They bring a contemporary approach to folk music with raw minimalism, setting vocals to simple accompaniments and handclaps. They focus on songs both traditional and their own compositions which hold a strong relationship to the older songs through their subject matter and were praised by Eliza Carthy for bringing important new