Low, Mid, & High Pockets

A pocket's level of "Whip" is determined by the length and the angle of its Ramp, or the profile view of the channel.
A steeper Ramp makes for a steeper path for the ball out of the channel, meaning more whip.
Younger players need less whip to learn the correct passing and shooting form. Some players use more whip as they get older/bigger/stronger. Others prefer low-whip pockets even in older age.
There is no 'correct' pocket. But there is an appropriate pocket for each style of play:
attack, 1-handed cradling - Low pocket
LSM, shooter - High pocket
2-way midfield - Mid pocket
low defender, makes long passes - Mid pocket
man-up specialist, outside shooter - High pocket
Hope this is helpful to some of y'all!

[@kjflick]

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[@wetsockoutdoors8538]

Hi J.M. In general, does the location of the sidewall knots determine the whip. For example, would having the knots for the actual pocket closer to to the middle of the head give it more whip and an higher pocket? And would having them generally low produce a lower pocket with less whip?

[@JMStrings35]

a lower pocket will normally have less whip. a higher pocket will have more relaxed mesh in the top of the pocket. that means the mesh will move up with the weight of the ball, during the release. this will make the mesh snag the ball on the way out, pushing the ball downward on the release, which means, more 'whip'

[@vlexifyeditz3463]

If the ball is getting stuck in the pocket when I shoot which one should I use

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