What is the rule on the high stick rule in hockey?

Answer 1

The answer to this question is very difficult as it depends on what kind of stick you use... wooden, composite, full composite...

First - do a visually check of the stick to see for any breaks or fractures usually that will give you an idea.

Secondly - the best thing to do would be to listen out for the sound the stick makes when you hit the ball and if its not a solid sound and the stick vibrates a lot then it maybe broken.

Thirdly - before you buy another stick show it to your coach or someone who is experienced and has many years of hockey behind them to see if they agree with your evaluation and in most cases these people will know if the stick is broken or not just by doing the first two points i made.

Answer 2

If you break your hockey stick in a game you must drop it immediately (unless there has been a stoppage in play). If you continue to play with or do not set down your broken stick you will get a 2 min. penalty. Most players bring two sticks to hockey games and practices in case they do brake their first stick. If you do not have a spear you can usually barrow a team mates or go to the rinks pro shop and buy a new on right away. It is always a good idea to have two hockey sticks. In some cases your stick can be fixed. If the brake is in the right spot it can even be cut down and given to a kid. Unless you have fixed broken sticks before, I suggest having someone who knows what they are doing fix it for you. If all else fails and you must throw away your stick think again! There are people who actually make furniture out of hockey sticks. They look so cool. I know of two people. Be creative and try it yourself. You can't break your stick much more:)

Answer 3

It is smart to get off the ice when you drop your sick so that you can get a functional player on to replace you. However, there is a rule that you may not hold two sticks at a time.

Answer 4

In Ice Hockey, they are required to by rule; the temptation andlikelihood of them being used as weapons, whether intentionally or not, is too high.

In field and floor hockey, a player is not required to do so, but usually does because of what caused the breakage. They should then clear the pieces from the field and get a new one if they wish to continue playing.

Answer 5

Field Hockey sticks are very hard to break these days. They are made out of Carbon fibre which is very strong, yet just like any other equipment they can break. Depending on the construction process and any manufacturing errors some can have hairline fractures which degrade and become larger over time causing them to break from the stress of hitting. Most player replace their sticks every one or two years but its not necessary to do that unless your stick is really worn at the hook.

Answer 6

Broken sticks are left on the ice. The player goes to the bench to be substituted or to get a new stick. Once the hockey puck is on the other side of the rink, a referee picks up the stick and brings it to an official on a bench.

Answer 7

As soon as you notice that your stick is broken, you must drop it as soon as possible.

Answer 8

When a player's stick is noticeably higher than the players shoulder and is endangering other players.