We use a leather cube. Since we don't play with boards, it cuts down on
time chasing out-of-bounds balls.
} > 2) Do hockey sticks come in different lengths and if so, what is the
longest?
We've also found that if you're fairly tall, hockey sticks tend to be too
short. Several people have tried making their own sticks, but they
invariably break.
} > 3) What are the tricks of swinging the stick two handed? With both arms
} > encumbered and a prohibition against high-sticking, how does one make the
} > nimble turns required in this sport?
}
Work on turning with your arms folded in front.
} > 4) What are some good skill drills for me to practice in preparation for
} > future uni-hockey games?
}
} In the games I've played (only three) it seems that control of the uni
} is more important than control of the ball.
Yes, to a point. Once you get to a certain point, then puck skills become
more important. Some skill drills I've found usefull are:
- Idling on both sides
- Riding forward at full speed and stopping suddenly
- Riding forward, stopping, going backwards for a half-revolution, then
forwards again
- I do a warmup drill that I call the star. Think of hitting the four
points of a compass. From an idle, peddle a half-revolution forward to
the north, then backwards a half-revolution to the east, then forward a
half-rev to the south, backwards a half-rev to the west. Then reverse
directions. One direction will be harder for you than the other, but
once you can nail this drill you won't fall off nearly as much when you're
fighting for the ball.
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