0
There are a few minor restrictions on the dimensions of a stick, but the three that are mainly focused on are the width (the whole stick must be able to go through a ring with an internal diameter of 51mm), the length (most players have a stick between 35 and 38 inches long) and the bow (when the stick is played facedown on a flat surface), a prism or rod with a diameter of 25mm must not be able to pass under it at any point). There are various explanations of these regulations available at other questions on WA.
A series of graded cylinders or triangular prisms is used. Each is inserted under the stick in turn, until a larger grade cannot fit. The largest grade that does is the bow of the stick.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the bow of a field hockey stick?
A late bow is used for increased ball control but mostly to aid in lifts, like flicks and aerial passes. A stick with a late bow is especially helpful when shooting a drag flick. Transitioning from a stick with a mid bow or little to no bow to a stick with a late bow can pose a challenge when it comes to hitting/driving the ball. However with practice, adjusting your hitting technique to the late bow in a stick is rather easy if you have a good hit to begin with. Sticks with late bows are best for forwards and mid-fielders that will be lifting the ball a lot.
What are the rules concerning the bow in a field hockey stick?
The bow cannot be more than 25 millimetres, measured on a flat surface from the surface to the stick at its highest point.The bow can be either convex or concave, but not both.
Is the Grays GX7000 field hockey stick a 25mm bow?
If you are talking about the GX7000 jumbow than that has a 24.75mm bow.Hope this helps
What is a low bow?
The bow of a hockey stick (low, mid, etc.) identifies the position of the arch in the stick shape.
What are the differences between different field hockey stick molds?
Very little. Minor differences are needed depending on the final length, weight and bow intended, but that is all.
Is the mercian m-tek storm a good field hockey stick for defense?
probably be fine, but a lot of defenders these days tend to get sticks with a low and big bow, for aerials, as they can suddenly start a suprise attack and also get you out of danger. i recommend the grays gx7000 jumbow as it has the maximum legal bow, and is dead easy to aerial/drag flick with
How does a field hockey stick get flex?
The materials a hockey stick is made of are naturally springy or flexible. Each one ranges from quite firm and stiff to very giving in nature. The combination they are in, and how they are put together, controls how flexible a stick will be and where it wil bend to any amount. For field hockey sticks, the permanent bend is often built in as part of the molding and manufacture process; this bow can increase with age, and different bows are used in different sticks. The oldest of bowed sticks were originally straight, but gained a bow through age and exposure (the weather and conditions would warp the wood).
What field hockey stick is better or more advanced- TK 1 late bow or Dita terra v20-remodeled?
Try both of them out if possible. I would recommend the TK over any Dita, simply because they are a generally better brand, but per individual stick and preference it is completely up to you.
What is the name of the stick which is used to play the violin?
First of all its NOT called a stick its called a bow it is the source of sound fora violin.
What is the bow part on a bow and arrow?
it is the stick and the string that shoots the arrow
What is the difference between L bow or m bow hockey sticks?
it means light or medium i think
Why is the bow of a field hockey stick restricted to 25mm?
Sticks were originally made of two parts spliced together (the head and the shaft) - the angle of the splice determined the bow, and was usually around 20mm. When composite sticks were introduced, manufacturers began experimenting with different bow sizes and they soon got out of control. One sideeffect of these extreme bows was an increase in the speed of a dragflick; the movement became more of a slingshot action than a flick. The FIH quickly restricted the bow to 50mm, but even then it was found to be excessive. The regulation was then dropped to 25mm and has remained there since.
