Pool Noodle Hockey Stick

Uses

• Use this tool for outdoor and field hockey play when practicing hockey striking skills.
• This serves as a safer and cheaper alternative to a regular hockey or field hockey stick.

Construction Materials

• 1/2-inch PVC (about 5 feet)
• 90 degree PVC elbow to represent a field hockey stick
  • 45 degree elbow to represent a regular hockey stick
• Electric Tape
• 1 Pool noodle
• Scissors

Instructions for Construction

1. Cut a 6-inch piece of PVC.
2. Insert that piece into the 90 degree elbow (glue with PVC cement if you wish).
3. Cut and insert handle into other end of elbow with remaining piece of PVC. Cut to the length that's most appropriate for the user.
4. Cut all the way down one side of the noodle.
5. Cut one piece that is the lenth of the stick when standing upright.
6. Cut a 45 degree angle out of one end of that piece.
7. Wrap around the body of the stick and tape together.
8. With the remaining noodle, cut a peice that's as long as the head of the stick.
9. Cut a 45 degree angle out of one end of that piece.
10. Wrap around the body of the head so it aligns with the other 45 degree angle and tape together.

Modifications of Equipment

• Apply tape or some type of marker in the areas where the stick should be held to remind the learner of the correct hand placement locations.