With women’s sports on the rise, athletic retailers and stores are increasing their selection and knowledge of equipment.

Why are field hockey players forced to hunch over? Here's why the sticks are so short and how players can use it to their advantage.

Why are field hockey players forced to hunch over? Here's why the sticks are so short and how players can use it to their advantage.

Why are field hockey players forced to hunch over? Here's why the sticks are so short and how players can use it to their advantage.

City-based Longstreth Sporting Goods, a longtime supporter of women’s sports, recently staged its inaugural field hockey Senior All-American Game ...

Why are field hockey players forced to hunch over? Here's why the sticks are so short and how players can use it to their advantage.

Why are field hockey players forced to hunch over? Here's why the sticks are so short and how players can use it to their advantage.

Why are field hockey players forced to hunch over? Here's why the sticks are so short and how players can use it to their advantage.

Field hockey sticks feature a rounded and flat side; players must dribble with the flat side of the stick, and all sticks are right handed.

Why are field hockey players forced to hunch over? Here's why the sticks are so short and how players can use it to their advantage.

Why are field hockey players forced to hunch over? Here's why the sticks are so short and how players can use it to their advantage.