What's the ideal hockey position for a right-handed beginner?

I wanted to start playing hockey (training first, mainly) with my friends, and was wondering what's the ideal position for a right-handed person (aside from goalie)?





I'm about 6', in shape with my muscle mass, I'd be about 220 lb (I have a large build...not an excuse.)What's the ideal hockey position for a right-handed beginner?
contrary to what many people will say on here.


I reccomend playing LEFT wing. yes that is what i said, LEFT WING.


reason being, starting on the wing is one of the easiest positions. if you are a beginner, playing center right off the bat is probobly a bad idea because of were your skill level and speed are at at this point ( not to say you cant improve) also, same goes for defence, you need to be a fast skater to play defense..


my reasoning for saying left wing rather than right is because with a right shot on the left side, you get a MUCH better angle at the net =).





good luckWhat's the ideal hockey position for a right-handed beginner?
either right d or right wing
Raaja...congrats for not replying to the question....





im a righty, and i started at RD. and now im a LW sometimes you have to learn how to skate backwards and what better way than playing defense?





after some time, id suggest trying to play either C or RW. Right wing is great for receiving passes and what not and playing center can help with hand-eye coordination on the draws and if you started on D, the center is most responsible on defense in terms of the 3 forward positions.





the only reason im playing LW is for the inside shot benefits, and because i learned how to take passes on the backhand
It depends on if you've skated before, and if you have how well you skate. You will be on Defense or Wing, but which one depends on how well you skate. Wing is good if you havne't skated much, you don't have to skate as fast. If you're slow on D and can't adapt with skill, you're going to give up odd man rushes.





A way to solve the problem and let you play where you want is to take courses. Most rinks have an adult Learn to play session where you work on basic skills with a coach. Go to that for half a year before playing a game. It'll really help. I would also recommend you keep doing it to build on your skills.
I would say either defense of a right winger.
It depends on your skating ability. Most people don't realize this, but a defensive player should be one of the best skaters on the ice. A defensive player is forced to be fast on backwards skating and crossovers. Just watch the NHL, the less skilled skaters, like a Laraque, play a forward position. SO it really depends on your skating ability.
I agree with the guy who said right wing. Putting you on D to start would be a huge mistake, you need to improve your skating abilities first.
Right wing or right Defense.
play all the positions and see what you are good at.
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If you are a beginner I would put you on right wing. This way when skating down the ice you pass/receive passes on your forehand. As you begin to improve your backhand capabilities I would put you on left wing for a better shooting position. As for Defence generally it is nicer to be more experienced as the first pass out of the zone is so vital.
Right side winger or defense, i am about your size and i play forward
Probably as a right side defenceman, with your size and depending on your skating ability you could be a good shutdown type defence.


Also being on the right side your point shots would come in from a better angle and probably better for screens and deflections.





Luc C.
i would have to differ on my answer. yes D could be good given your size but id play on the left side to keep you more square in your shot and passes. only prob is youd be recieving on you r backhand which can be tough for beginners. play all the positions. good size as a center for screens is really good and you get to get physical too!
right wing. not sure of your skating ability, but right D might be a little tough, unless you can skate backwards really well and fast. but if you play right wing, it'll be easier for you to recieve passes and your angle will be set up best for shots.
right dmen or right winger