Is Good Coaches and players alike recognize the superior qualities of wooden sticks. This sidewall holds the ball in the pocket more snugly while cradling, and allows attackers to 'fight through traffic' without having the ball knocked from their sticks. Easier Catching Coaches and players agree that it is much easier to receive the ball into the larger pocket area and flexible sidewall of the Viktoria and Hi-Score sticks than with the shallow pocket and stiff sidewalls of plastic sticks. The longer handle and unique pocket design of Cran Barry sticks allow longer and more powerful throws for offensive attacks or defensive clears, aiding players who want to 'switch the field' or 'go long' in transition to attack.
Many coaches strongly urge all of their defensive players to use wooden sticks.
They know that wooden sticks deliver a much stronger check than plastic sticks, and stronger checks are more likely to knock the ball out of the pocket of the opponent's stick.