Is there a pattern good for this?

[srv2miker 0]

Okay, this post is likely to be poorly explained and irritating, but I'm going to forge ahead anyway. Is there a curve that is good for lifting the puck extremely quickly right in front of the next? I can do it in roller hockey all the time with any pattern, but on the ice I find it much harder. Ideally, I should be able to roof it from right in close. Is there a pattern that can do this, or should I be able to do it with any pattern (and I just suck).

For the record, I was able to do it with my Smyth (I could snap top shelf right off the toe) but on my current TPS Sundin it just wobbles weakly. Any advice would be welcome.

[jon93 0]

a more open face should help, look at a lidstrom blade or drury

[sabre09923 0]

There are definetly some patterns that have more loft than others, but then again, I can roof it in close with a Forsberg so maybe you just suck ;) All kidding aside, maybe look into a heel wedge like a Drury if you want to get it high and hard in front of the net. But, a pattern can always get you so far, so practice close range snap/wrist shots whenever you can.

EDIT: When you want to get it up quick with a snapshot, it's always best to start it on the heel. You probably can get it up with the Smyth off the toe since it's a toe curve.

[srv2miker 0]

EDIT: When you want to get it up quick with a snapshot, it's always best to start it on the heel. You probably can get it up with the Smyth off the toe since it's a toe curve.

Do you still try and roll the puck towards the toe, or do you just snap it right off the heel? Or is it something you don't even think about and just have to practice (please be option A or B ;) )

[sabre09923 0]

Sorry, option C. I can take a few shots right now and see what happens though.

EDIT: After watching my shot, you're gonna want to start it at the heel of the blade then roll it towards the toe while you snap your wrists.

[flip12 729]

I like toe curves and I scoop the puck up underneath the crossbar like you described. I've got the Smyth now, only used it once, but it should work the same way. But it's possible with any blade. You just have to get used to how different patterns shoot.

[merle720 0]

The curve doesn't matter. How do you raise a backhand if the curve matters?

[flip12 729]

The curve still matters because it changes the way that you shoot with the backhand. With a toe curve the blade can't get as flat to the ice to scoop a puck on the backhand because the toe is on the ice already. A heel curve can get much flatter on the ice and scoop more easily. With a toe curve I try to get the puck to roll down the length of the blade and then scoop it up with a backhand.

[TBLfan 25]

The curve still matters because it changes the way that you shoot with the backhand. With a toe curve the blade can't get as flat to the ice to scoop a puck on the backhand because the toe is on the ice already. A heel curve can get much flatter on the ice and scoop more easily. With a toe curve I try to get the puck to roll down the length of the blade and then scoop it up with a backhand.

My backhand is better with a toe curve than a heel. Not that either is great but I can roof them both from the top of the crease, it's just easier with the toe curve.

[Chadd 916]

The curve still matters because it changes the way that you shoot with the backhand.  With a toe curve the blade can't get as flat to the ice to scoop a puck on the backhand because the toe is on the ice already.  A heel curve can get much flatter on the ice and scoop more easily.  With a toe curve I try to get the puck to roll down the length of the blade and then scoop it up with a backhand.

My backhand is better with a toe curve than a heel. Not that either is great but I can roof them both from the top of the crease, it's just easier with the toe curve.

A toe curve generally has a longer straight area before curving, that alone should make it easier on the backhand.

[TBLfan 25]

The curve still matters because it changes the way that you shoot with the backhand.  With a toe curve the blade can't get as flat to the ice to scoop a puck on the backhand because the toe is on the ice already.  A heel curve can get much flatter on the ice and scoop more easily.  With a toe curve I try to get the puck to roll down the length of the blade and then scoop it up with a backhand.

My backhand is better with a toe curve than a heel. Not that either is great but I can roof them both from the top of the crease, it's just easier with the toe curve.

A toe curve generally has a longer straight area before curving, that alone should make it easier on the backhand.

That's why I wanted to try one in the first place ;) Now, I'm getting more on my backhand, yay! :D