how tall should my hockey stick be on my body?

Question

i think my stick is to tall on me were should it get to?

is there a difference between outdoor and indoor hockey sticks?

sorry i don't mean ice hockey i meant just outdoor hockey and also the indoor hockey. normal no ice.

Answer 1

Many opinions on this. Some say to your nose in shoes/skates, to your chin in shoes/skates, etc. There is no real science behind those theories.

Here's the deal. Longer sticks give you more reach and better leverage on shots while shorter twigs are easier to stick handle with. These are the relative facts with regards to stick length and have led to certain approximations and tendencies in the world of hockey instruction.

Most instructors today would start a kid out with a short stick, flat pattern and low lie. This ensures that knees are bent when skating and also promotes stronger development of fundamental stickhanding, passing and shooting skills.

Certain truisms like defensemen using longer sticks and/or bigger blade paddles do come into play and are viable.

When I played competitively as a forward, my stick measured up to my collar bone in shoes (middle of my chest when on skates). As I've gotten older, played less regularly and lost some strength and endurance in my legs, I've lengthened my stick to the point where it sits just under my chin when in shoes.

Answer 2

While to the chin or the nose can be a starting point, it has as much to do with what your are comfortable with and what type of player you are- e.g. If you are on the PK alot, you might prefer a long stick like Jordin Staal to get it in the passing lanes, if you are a playmaker, you may prefer a short stick like Adam Oates used to use.
Whatever feels best. There is no definitive answer.

Answer 3

Normal hockey has ice btw...

As for the stick, it should come to your chine when on skates (or roller blades)

But that's just a starting point, as others have said. you should start there and cut it down until you're comfortable. Defenseman typically use longer sticks, while forwards usually use shorter sticks.

Answer 4

Between your Chin and nose, no taller then your nose, i learnt it in junior hockey, if its too big, take a saw to it and cut off a bit, and then re tape a knob on top and then tape it all again.

oh and a tip when taping a hockey stick, rub a candle over the tape after its applied, makes sure that your stick doesnt stick to the ice,

so remember, no taller then between chin and nose
and candle wax on your hockey tape so it doesnt stick to the ice and slides better.

Answer 5

Another thought. The nose theory works well if you're not growing. If you're still growing and you cut off your stick you may find that if you still have it two months down the road it seems a little small. This happened to me when I was a kid a lot. My dad just stopped cutting them off and I learned to play with a longer stick.

Answer 6

Without skates - under the chin.
With Skates - under the nose.

Answer 7

they always said ,, when i followed hockey, it was up to the nose, while on skates.

Answer 8

it all depends on position.
if your a D then about your eyes and if you play O then inbetween your lips and nose

Answer 9

No ice? Well, thats not right.