Stick length for training on feet vs. on ice

[Fletch 219]

Am I the only one who has a couple dryland sticks set to mirror in length what my sticks measure up to when I am on skates?  On one hand, it sucks because I can't train with my game sticks but it always made sense to me to do the best possible thing to reflect how I would handle the puck on ice.  On skates, my butt end comes up to just over the tip of my chin so I have my training sticks the same length when I am in shoes.  Just wanted to see if the difference is marginal to others or if it makes sense to do that.  When I try to use my game sticks on a shooter board while in shoes, it just doesn't feel right due to the extra length.  Any feedback would be appreciated :)

[Vet88 674]

i agree with you completely. Would you play a game with a stick that is 3" longer? So why would you practice with what will be a longer stick when in shoes? Cut them to a shorter length so they are similar in body position and keep working on that muscle repetition.

[fatwabbit 93]

Stand on a platform that is 3-4" higher than the puck while shooting?

 

[marka 526]

Howdy,

So do you folks cut the stick so that when its vertical up against your body, it ends in the same spot as when you're on skates?  Or do you cut more, to account for the angle the shaft is at when its actually in use?

I.e. if the stick is held at a 45 deg angle, you'd need to cut ~4.5" off to get a 3" vertical reduction in height.

Mark

[Vet88 674]

Cut it to the same height on your body when vertical against you.