Wrist Shots

[donkey87 0]

So will the drury or lidstorm be better for wrist shots?

It will depend on you and your technique

[mew1838 0]

I'm using Pm9 and can never get enough lift. Wanting to change to a more open curve, considering these 2

[donkey87 0]

Personally, I would look at a Sakic curve. For me I have a better wrist shot with a Sakic then with a Drury. Maybe you should get a shaft. That way you could buy a bunch of cheap blades and figure out what curve works best for you.

[thejackal 46]

I find I tend to shoot too high if I muscle my wristers too much. If I stay relaxed and just concentrate on a smooth motion without trying too hard I get better results - something i learned from tennis.

[mew1838 0]

Ok lets do this step by step, I'm almost there now, I get my shots about 2 inches off the ground :'( so I start with the puck at my back skate, with the blade over the puck facing the ice (/) . as I start my sweeping motion, should the face remain facing the ice or should it start to open up and be like this (|). If yes, when do you snap it back to (/)? I'm just confused now but I'm almost there. Thanks guys !!! :'(

[Grave77Digger 1]

I used to have alot of trouble getting lift on my shots but then I bought a flexier stick with a Drury curve. Your stick my be to stiff for since your are just starting. Like another poster said now I worry about getting the puck too high (over the net!)

As far as the mechanics of shooting goes you may be thinking about it to much. Just handle the puck back and forth getting a feel for the way it feels on your stick. Smoothly handle the puck back and forth and then bring the puck back to your shooting position. Be sure to cup the puck with your stick and lean into the shot with your weight.

http://www.epuck.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ser...ot_article.html

This link will help you ALOT!

[repus 0]

to start, leave your blade completely open, don't roll your blade back down. This will create some out of control shots, but it will end up in the air.

So you want to start like this / then when it crosses the center of your body you should be | and finally as it leaves your front foot you want to be like this \

As you get better with it, you can start controlling it by rolling your wrists back over, but baby steps :)

-dave

[gavin 0]

You should open the blade up as far as you possibly can (\) as long as you can snap it back to facing the ice (/) or even (_) really really fast. But I would have to say that normally I never open it any farther than like you said, (|). And even then I hit the crossbar :(

[mew1838 0]

what curve do you use gavin?

[gavin 0]

I dunno I think my Havoc is a Modano? is that possible? and the others are ... Sakic? and maybe a drury or two? LOL I haven't a clue what curve is which I just adjust ... always stickhandle the puck a few times before you let er rip, that way you'll know what kind of curve you're dealing with. Sometimes I have to take a one-timer with a brand new stick (usually game situation, road trip with a lotta breakage going on) and the puck goes a little weird.

[mew1838 0]

I load up my shots between my back and front legs, is this fine or should I load behind my back foot? (I tried but can't get decent shots)

[Chadd 916]

I don't get what you mean when you talk about front and back feet. Don't you face the net when you shoot? Or are you standing still when taking these wrist shots? Or do you have more than 2 legs?

[mew1838 0]

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[mew1838 0]

I just mean where do you start, how far away, many guide says level with the back foot

[Chadd 916]

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back front foot

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that doesn't really help. I'm guessing you aren't facing the net.

[Chadd 916]

I just mean where do you start, how far away, many guide says level with the back foot

You shouldn't have a front or back foot when taking a wrist shot. Your body should be facing the target.

[mew1838 0]

You stand at 90 degrees to the target right?

[Chadd 916]

You stand at 90 degrees to the target right?

If I'm taking a wrist shot or snap shot, my chest is facing the target. The only way my body is 90 degrees off target is if I'm taking a slapper. If you are 90 degrees open to the net for a wrist shot; you aren't moving, half the ice is behind you and it's very easy for the goalie to read you. It's very poor form to take wristers that way.

[domileafs28 0]

well i can assure you guys that it is tough to lift a shot with a modano blade. you have to open the face way up to get lift. i switched to a ccm thornton this weekend, it had a little more open face but is almost identical to modano, then i could put the puck anywhere.

[mew1838 0]

The same problem with PM9 right? :P

[Chadd 916]

well i can assure you guys that it is tough to lift a shot with a modano blade. you have to open the face way up to get lift. i switched to a ccm thornton this weekend, it had a little more open face but is almost identical to modano, then i could put the puck anywhere.

Thornton is a huge curve, not really similar to a Modano at all.

[Big Jim 1]

I know I'm bumping a really old thread, but I don't want to start my own if it's not necessary.

Chadd- Where should my feet be(pointing) when I take a wrist shot. I'm new and have been practicing with my feet pretty much perpendicular to the gaol. Should they be pointing towards it or more of a 45degree angle or what?

[Chadd 916]

I know I'm bumping a really old thread, but I don't want to start my own if it's not necessary.

Chadd- Where should my feet be(pointing) when I take a wrist shot. I'm new and have been practicing with my feet pretty much perpendicular to the gaol. Should they be pointing towards it or more of a 45degree angle or what?

You should practice shooting with your feet in various positions, you won't always be in the same position in game action. Setting up perpendicular to you target line, like a batter or golfer, allows you to get the most weight transfer, and is generally easier for most people. Unfortunately, that only works when you're standing still or cutting across the net on your forehand.

[gxc999 7]

You should practice shooting with your feet in various positions, you won't always be in the same position in game action. Setting up perpendicular to you target line, like a batter or golfer, allows you to get the most weight transfer, and is generally easier for most people. Unfortunately, that only works when you're standing still or cutting across the net on your forehand.

Good advice! I switched to practicing shooting either only in motion or with my feet toward the net over a year ago and saw an immediate benefit in goals scored.

[Chadd 916]

Good advice! I switched to practicing shooting either only in motion or with my feet toward the net over a year ago and saw an immediate benefit in goals scored.

Spread a bunch of pucks around the outside of the crease and work on chipping them to the corners. Don't set them up or stickhandle, just try to roof each one as quickly as you can and move to the next one. Make sure you have to move your feet and body from one to the next, don't just put them all in one area. Then do it all on the backhand. You will be surprised how quickly you will improve at that too.