Stand up straight and raise your arm out to the side until it is parallel with the floor. Measure the length in inches from the tip of your middle finger to the base of your neck, rounding up to the closest full inch. That is the length of baton that is best for you.
An approximate guide to baton lengths:
Age 1 - 4 yrs
18
inches
Age 5 - 7 yrs
20
inches
Age 8 - 10 yrs
22
inches
Age 11 - 12 yrs
24
inches
Age 13 - 14 yrs
26
inches
Age 15 plus
28
inches
Take a look at a video demonstration by Sophie and Sammy.