How many inches should my hockey stick be?

How many inches should my hockey stick be?

Your stick should be anywhere from 1 to 2 inches below or above your chin. Keep in mind that shorter sticks may be great for puck handling, but might not have a powerful shot. Long sticks give you reach and could even help you develop a commanding slap shot with minimal effort.

Which is a better estimate for the length of a hockey stick?

If you’re in the adult range, a stick in the 60 inch ballpark will do the job. Intermediates are generally around 55 inches, and Juniors in the 46-54 inch range. If you’re an adult woman looking for a stick, our pros recommend either a flexible Senior or Intermediate model.

What is hockey stick lie?

And there are hockey stick lies every player should consider very carefully: The lie of your hockey stick is the angle of the shaft in relation to the blade when the blade’s bottom edge is flat against the playing surface.

What lie does Crosby use?

CCM P29 curve
Sidney Crosby uses a CCM P29 curve. This Hockey Stick Blade is one of the most popular in the game today and features a deep mid-curve allowing for great stickhandling and puck control. However, it also utilizes a very open face that provide maximum lift on your shots.

Is my hockey stick too long?

Another way to measure a hockey stick: Hold the stick with your arm straight down by your side and your top hand holding the stick where it would normally be – again, while wearing skates. If the blade of the stick is flat against the ground, the stick is the proper length. If the toe is up, the stick is too long.

Which is the best lie for a hockey stick?

A four Lie is great for players who skate with a lower center of balance, with the puck out in front of them more often. A higher lie, like six, will cater towards players who skate more upright, with the puck closer to their body. This will be the preferred lie for quick, puck handling forwards. A lie five is a good balance between the two.

Where do you put the tape on a hockey stick?

(More out in front of you) If your lie is correct the tape should wear in the middle of the blade. As most things in hockey, the lie of your stick is also a preference. If you tend to have more puck battles you may want a more upright stick (higher lie) so you have more control in tighter areas.

What’s the proper length for a hockey stick?

Have the player stand without skates, and then place the toe of the stick on the ground between the player’s feet, positioning the stick vertically against the body. The general rule for the proper hockey stick length is that the end of the stick should come to about the nose. If the player’s skates are on, the stick should come up to the chin.

Why is the hockey stick blade on the wrong side?

If you stand on the ice holding the stick to your side normally, and the blade is more on its heel or toe, then you have the wrong Hockey Stick Lie. You want the blade to lie flat (have the right lie) as it will help control the puck while stickhandling, receiving passes, and shooting.