The right length hockey stick

Selecting the right stick length

In selecting the perfect field hockey stick, it is necessary to choose the proper length.  A player with the right length stick is more comfortable and he/she plays better. However, the perfect length stick varies among players.  The following can be used as a guideline when selecting a stick.

The first method is called the Dutch Sizing Method.  The player holds the stick with its head in the air, upside down.  The head of the stick is inserted in the arm pit, and the stick ends somewhere near the knee.  The key to proper fit depends on where the end of the handle is in relation to the knee.  It should be between the middle of the knee cap to no more than two centimeters below the knee cap.Hockey is a tough sport. You will need the right equipment if you want to succeed in becoming the best player you can. Finding the best hockey skates are important as is getting the proper helmet for your head. These two things can help you play hockey better in a large way. A more skilled player can handle a longer stick while Goalies prefer a shorter and lighter stick. 

Two problems will become immediately noticeable if the stick is too long, undercutting of the ball with frequent raised balls. Another problem is excessive hard contact with the playing surface.

Players may be guided by the following list of heights and corresponding stick lengths:

130 cm and under                         79 cm

130 cm – 140 cm                           81 cm

140 cm – 150 cm                           84 cm

150 cm – 155 cm                           86 cm

155 cm – 160 cm                           89 cm

160 cm – 180 cm                           92 cm

180 cm – 190 cm                           93 cm

190 cm and up                                96 cm