Shooting problem

[Chadd 916]

I don't think I close the blade on follow through, mainly because I'm used to pointing up at the target on wrist/snap shots (Modano curve). With my P88, the shots were going low and right, with the Modano, high and left. I'm thinking with the P88 the puck rolls/kicks off the toe to the right, whereas the Modano is rolls off the blade to the left. I need to figure out where in the swing I'm supposed to roll the wrists.

It's an L-2 shaft-blade combo. Don't think it's torquing too much, if at all.

I'll try shooting tomorrow and Friday and see where I'm at. And off to Hockeyshot.com and watch the videos again...

You're missing out on a lot of power by shooting that way. You are right that the bigger curve on the P88 was responsible for throwing the puck farther to the right, given the way you shoot.

[TBLfan 25]

yeah, that's probably the issue right there.

If you want an idea on how much power can be gained by closing that blade try using a goalie stick. If you don't close the blade the puck wont move. If you close the blade right you can flick a puck literally 3 or 4 times farther. Then if you use the flex in the stick you really have something going for you. A players stick is less apparent but it will take your shot to the next level.

[JR97 2]

Hmm. I have a fluttering problem when taking slappers with the nash/sakic. No problem on wristers though.

The rocker is tricky for me, since the p106 and iginla I have on hand stay flat, regardless of shot height.

Ditto. I used a Sakic for years in roller hockey with good results and then out of no where I was putting everything in the rafters. Well, not out of nowhere. Everything in my game went down hill suddenly one season. So I switched to the Iginla and everything was fine.

After a couple of years away from hockey, I recently got back to ice and I was having a hard time getting the heavier ice puck up so I went back to the Sakic. Top shelf no problem. Accuracy... huge problem.

The Sakic is not just more open it's also longer than the Iginla so heel to toe, the puck is on the stick longer which means it can drift and flutter unless you get those wrists over quicker. I suck and can't make the adjustment enough, so I'm back to the Iginla and for whatever reason, I have no problems going top shelf with the blade now. Top shelf backhand is a lot easier with the Iginla, too.

Can I resurrect and thread jack?

I've been using a Modano the last few months, and I love the accuracy in wrist and snap shots. But anytime I take a slap shot, it's unpredictable and will often veer left (I'm a lefty). Any ideas as to what I could be doing wrong? Maybe not rolling my wrists over enough?

Leaving the face open through impact, just like slicing a golf ball. Focus on your follow-through and finish with the face pointing down and the shaft pointing at the target.

Not enough wrist rolling and you'll probably need to roll them quicker as well as I mentioned in my above post with the similar pattern.. the Sakic.

[Jarick 5]

Hmm...normally I lean into the stick, transfer the weight, and snap my wrists towards the target. Would I be getting more power trying to put more spin on the puck and flex the stick less?

[ramensandwich 1]

i have used the modano for a long time. i get great results, and like you, i end up pointing the toe straight up 90 degrees at the target on wristers and snappers.

slappers with the modano require quite a bit more wrist roll. because of the nature of the curve, it curves all the way down the blade, so the curve doesn't "catch" the puck and spin it. on follow through, roll your wrists over all the way and end up pointing the toe down. keep your follow through low as well. i can pick the bottom corners easily on slap shots with the modano. keep trying.

[Chadd 916]

Hmm...normally I lean into the stick, transfer the weight, and snap my wrists towards the target. Would I be getting more power trying to put more spin on the puck and flex the stick less?

Most likely, no. More flex from the stick usually results in more power transferred into the shot.

[TBLfan 25]

That would be like taking a step forward after moon walking back.

[chippa13 1844]

To go along with Chadd's statement, I'm wondering how many kids actually work on wrist strengthening (omgz beating off lolzor) or just try to find blades/curves/sticks to compensate instead?

LOFT = lack of f---ing talent

[Andoy 5]

To go along with Chadd's statement, I'm wondering how many kids actually work on wrist strengthening (omgz beating off lolzor) or just try to find blades/curves/sticks to compensate instead?

LOFT = lack of f---ing talent

So are you saying guys like Kariya, Yzerman and Roenick have no talent?

[mack 44]

I think he's saying that you shouldn't jump right to the most open curve because you can't lift a puck. People who've obviously established skill (not just in the NHL) can go on to loft to fit their own needs. There's quite a difference from seeing an NHL player using a shovel and then seeing kids use one.

[Andoy 5]

If thats the case then I agree. I remember some threads a while back where people are asking for curve recommendations because they can't lift the puck or stickhandle properly.