Hockey is a very popular sport and you can hardly find a boyfriend or a man indifferent to this game. The most important detail of the hockey player is a stick, without it it is impossible to score the washer into the opponent's gate. But novice athletes still do not know how to choose a good club so that she brought good luck in the game. During the purchase, the material is taken into account, the player's growth and even its age.
Select the material for the stick
The clubs are wooden and composite. When choosing a material, consider the following points:
- wooden sticks are designed for a novice athlete. The product is inexpensive, but I will not last long. Will help successful walker control. This is very important for beginner hockey players. With her, the newcomer will be able to comprehend all the wisdom of playing hockey. But the tree is deformed and bends. Wood products are solid and do not understand. If one detail breaks - buy a new key;
- aluminum sticks are durable. Now professional hockey players are rarely used, but for training or amateur games, the key will fit perfectly. Aluminum - the material is solid and hockey player will be difficult to control the washer. Therefore, such a product must be purchased to people who play hockey well;
- composite sticks are easier than aluminum products. Low weight is the main advantage. For their manufacture, it is used titanium, carbon fiber, kevlar and carbon. Experienced hockey players prefer sticks from carbon, but they serve not enough. Kevlar products are durable, flexible and comfortable. Titanium sticks are light, strong and flexible. But the composite sticks are expensive, so they are bought for a professional game.
Choose a stick by age and weight
Age of an athlete is of great importance. There are 4 age categories for which you need to choose different sticks:
- children's - from 4 to 7 years;
- teenage - from 7 to 14 years;
- youth - from 14 to 17 years;
- adult - from 17 years old.
Each product has a mark corresponding to the above age. If your weight is less than 70 kg, and age is more than 17 years old, you can buy a club for boys. In other cases, focus on age.
Choose a club for growth
The length of the stick should not exceed 163 cm, the thickness is not more than 2 cm, and the width is not more than 3 cm. For a hockey goalkeeper, the product should be at the bottom of the extension, about 7-8 cm, and the length is not more than 70 cm for hockey player on The field length of the hook of the stick is 32 cm. For the goalkeeper, this indicator is from 39 to 40 cm.
To properly select the product length in its growth, put the stick near yourself in the store. If the stick will hide in the chin - boldly buy, the length is suitable.
Choose a stick on the shape of a hook
Hooks are distinguished by fastening, shape and plane of curvature. Hook sock shape is as follows:
- round. Suitable for attackers and beginner hockey players;
- square. Good option for defenders;
- square with rounded shape. Alternative for all players.
The hook bend is able to influence the force of impact and the accuracy of the puzzles in the gate. There are products with left bend and right. Find out what hand is convenient to keep the club.
Learn the rigidity of the stick. High-quality stick should be slightly sprouting. Touch it in hand, put one hand at the end. Welcome a second hand closer to the hook. Install the product on the floor with a hook and push. If it is too solid, the game will not bring comfort.
The stick is the main attribute in hockey. Therefore, when choosing it, consider all the above tips. Properly chosen club will bring you a victory and gives great pleasure from the game.
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