The heaviest a stick can weigh is 26 ounces. The sticks, which must be made out of wood, have a curved head and are rounded on one ... hand side). Only the flat side can be used to hit the ball. There ...

Ovechkin’s famous one-timer ... his right hand to make the shaft of his stick bend, or flex, which loads the stick with energy that is released when he makes contact. Most NHL players use ...

Background There is little data on injuries in elite U18 field hockey players ... hit by the stick), one to the upper limb and three to the torso. Two injuries occurred defending penalty corners, ...