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OK, so my slapshot won't get any more than a few inches off the ice. Any help?
Along the ice is great from the point, but if you are looking to ice it or shoot on the goalie coming down the wing here are some tips.OK, so my slapshot won't get any more than a few inches off the ice. Any help?
OK, so my slapshot won't get any more than a few inches off the ice. Any help?
I think my problem is balance, or positioning. I have trouble even hitting it decently while standing still. Maybe if I choke up more I'll get more stick on the puck. I'll have to practice tomorrow.
I have that problem still in general.
I've been trying to just practise with no swing, and sometimes I get it great (30%)sometimes i don't (70%), and I can't figure out what I'm doing right and wrong. It's almost like pot luck. I can't camera it either.
Would it be better to practise with a short swing? And try that whole hitting the ice/ground behind the puck then twisting my wrists?
This has changed with the new sticks and some coaches taught/ are teaching this high back swing. This seems to help keep the puck on the ice as your weight transfer can not be completed. Personally I don't like this techneque because it is very hard to do in a game setting. Also if you want to fake your slap it is hard to twist your body around to make your move. Your back swing should be the same height as your follow through just above your shoulder to shoulder ; this way you are not off balance and can recover if the shot is blocked. The last thing you need is to give the other team a break away with all your mates stuck infront waiting for your shot.I have that problem still in general.
I've been trying to just practise with no swing, and sometimes I get it great (30%)sometimes i don't (70%), and I can't figure out what I'm doing right and wrong. It's almost like pot luck. I can't camera it either.
Would it be better to practise with a short swing? And try that whole hitting the ice/ground behind the puck then twisting my wrists?
Very cool site thanks my son and I will go over it lots I'm sure.I like this site, maybe look and see if it'll help: www.hockeyshot.com
Practice, practice, practice.
I was told to hit the ice/ground 4 inches or so behind the puck.
One summer, I took my parents broken coffee table top, placed it outside, and shot 1000 pucks against the wall of our brick house.
Before the summer I had the worst slapshot on our team. After, I had one of the hardest. Even to this day, I love playing Defense in the one league I'm involved in because they allow slapshots. I just Tee-up all day from the point. Loads of fun.
1000 over the whole summer?