Learn to play inline hockey


Hockey Sticks - Choose the Right Stick to Improve Your Game

Hockey sticks come in different sizes,
compositions, and materials. Choosing theLie
best combination is vital to staying
comfortable throughout the game withoutThe lie is the angle between the shaft and
sacrificing performance. Here are some ofthe blade. This is measured with the numbers
important factors to consider when buying a4 to 8; the smaller the lie number, the wider
hockey  stick:the angle. Use a lower lie stick if you
prefer to skate close to the ground with the
Sizepuck  in  front.
Hockey sticks come in junior and seniorMaterials
sizes. Junior hockey sticks are about 46 to
54 inches long, while senior hockey sticksWood. Wooden hockey sticks are usually stiff
measure 56 to 62 inches. The slanted endand heavy, so they are best for strong
usually extends 10 to 15 centimeters from theplayers. They also tend to break more easily.
shaft. Generally, shorter sticks offer better
control, but longer ones make more powerfulFiberglass. These hockey sticks have a wooden
hits.core with a fiberglass coating, making them a
lot heavier than other composites. They are
Stiffnessthe cheapest but least durable, making them
ideal  for practice but not for actual games.
The shaft also has different flex or
stiffness levels, classified as medium, stiffAluminum. Aluminum sticks have an aluminum
and extra stiff. Forward players usuallyshaft with replaceable blades. They are
prefer more flexible shafts, while defensemenlighter than fiberglass and wood but heavier
can play better with stiff shafts. If you'rethan Kevlar and titanium. They are ideal for
a beginner, start with a medium shaft andthose with various blade preferences.
move  to  stiffer  ones  as  you  get better.



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