Size guide

A well-chosen size is the foundation — a stick that is too long ruins your posture and dribbling, one that is too short forces you to hunch. Below you will find the rules for choosing stick length and tips for protection and footwear sizes.

Stick length vs height

The simplest test: stand the stick upright next to your leg — the top should reach roughly your hip bone. Reference table:

Between sizes? Defenders usually choose a longer stick (more reach in the tackle), forwards — a shorter one (faster dribbling and work in the circle). Do not buy a child a stick “to grow into” — one too long makes learning technique harder.

Shinguards and protection

A shinguard should cover the leg from ankle to knee without restricting bending. Junior/S/M/L sizes differ between brands — every product page includes the manufacturer's size table with lengths in centimetres. Measure the distance from your ankle to the bottom of your knee and compare it with the table.

Footwear

Field hockey shoes are chosen like running shoes — usually half a size larger than your everyday shoes, so your toes do not hit the front when lunging and braking. Indoor shoes with a light-coloured sole work best in the hall; on artificial turf — turf shoes with small studs. Brand size charts are available on product pages.

Clothing and goalkeeping gear

Sizes of apparel and goalkeeping protection (legguards, kickers, helmets) follow the manufacturers' size tables on each product page — junior goalkeeping sets are chosen by age and height (e.g. Mini 7–9 years, XS 9–11, S 11–13, M 13–15).

Doubts?

Write to us — we will suggest the right size for your height, position and playing level. Stick parameters are explained in our guide How to choose a stick.