Talk:Hockey stick

Stick use decriptions
The descriptions given of stickheads for positions or certain uses are a matter of opinion and not of undisputable fact. There is little evidence for any of these statements.

Field hockey sticks have an end which varies in shape, often depending on the players position.

''The 'shorti' is used mainly by players wishing extreme control over the ball, and increase their maneuverability. This specific head is most associated with the mid-field position.''

''The 'Midi' is used by players who will be hitting the ball often and need to be strong on their 'reverse side'. This specific head is most associated with the striker, or 'up-front' position.''  The 'Maxi' is similar to the 'Midi' as it has an increased surface area which is useful for hitting. However its strength allows it to be used much more effectively for stopping the ball. This head is used by 'defenders' and 'attackers'.

''The 'J Hook' again has a large surface area. However does not have the effectiveness of the 'Midi' for striking the ball, it has an increased thickness making it ideal for stopping the ball. This head is most commonly used by 'defenders'''  ...'defenders' often like to have a longer stick than 'attackers' as this can be used for a greater reach when stopping a moving ball. The 'attackers' prefer a shorter stick as it allows greater control of the ball.''

The modern player needs to be able to stop, hit, push and flick in all parts of the field and will use a stick of comfortable weight and length and a head shape that gives maximum control. This is a matter of personal preference after some experience with a range of stick types/styles. It is not possible to state categorically that a player in one position should use a stick of a particular head shape, weight or length. I would also contradict the assertion that the 'shorti' head gives better ball control or maneuverability than a 'Midi' and that a 'Midi' is to be preferred for reverse play over a 'Maxi' or a 'Hook' (not mentioned but possibly what is meant by Maxi) or that a 'Maxi' is better for stopping the ball than the 'J Hook'. All these assertions seem to me to be sales-talk, the kind of thing Saturday staff in a sports shop might come out with. I think that for general information about a field hockey stick it would be better to refer to the Rules of Hockey and stae the more obvious differnces between a field hockey stick and an ice hockey stick or a roller hockey stick. For example, that unlike the other two, only one face of the field hockey stick is flat and may be used to propel the ball.ZigZag (talk) 02:02, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

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