Fluttering wrist/snap shots

[baz5 0]

at the end of the day its all PP some one might be 6 foot 5 and use a 80 flex and some guy might be 5 foot 5 anduse 110 flex. im 6 foot 2 1/2 and usualy use 100 flex.

[JJStripes 1]

My Dad and I have a hockey school. One day per week is for men who are just getting started. I find that they ask a lot of questions about technique not realizing that there is not just one way to skate, or shoot. They expect me to just tell them some technique and they will instantly be able to raise it or skate better. Everyone's stride is unique and with practice the activity just becomes smoother and better suited for each individuals body dynamics. We offer basic principles and ask that players keep them in mind as they practice the movement. It seems to me that you are asking for a solution to this shooting problem that can only be fixed with practice.

[xaero604 0]

From my experience with the sakic, keeping the puck flutter free has a lot to do with where on the blade you strike the puck with. Basically anywhere before the lift in the blade (which would be the middle) is optimal.

[Andoy 5]

My Dad and I have a hockey school. One day per week is for men who are just getting started. I find that they ask a lot of questions about technique not realizing that there is not just one way to skate, or shoot. They expect me to just tell them some technique and they will instantly be able to raise it or skate better. Everyone's stride is unique and with practice the activity just becomes smoother and better suited for each individuals body dynamics. We offer basic principles and ask that players keep them in mind as they practice the movement. It seems to me that you are asking for a solution to this shooting problem that can only be fixed with practice.

This is probably the most helpful post I have seen on this board in a while.

[msander 0]

My Dad and I have a hockey school. One day per week is for men who are just getting started. I find that they ask a lot of questions about technique not realizing that there is not just one way to skate, or shoot. They expect me to just tell them some technique and they will instantly be able to raise it or skate better. Everyone's stride is unique and with practice the activity just becomes smoother and better suited for each individuals body dynamics. We offer basic principles and ask that players keep them in mind as they practice the movement. It seems to me that you are asking for a solution to this shooting problem that can only be fixed with practice.

This is probably the most helpful post I have seen on this board in a while.

Really? I would have to disagree completely. I'm not someone just getting started with hockey. I've been playing for over 15 years, since I was a young kid. This is a NEW problem, as in it hasn't happened to me over the past several years. I thought I would see if anyone could give a suggestion on how to modify my shot to adjust to the larger and more open curve.

[DamnLocust 0]

And that's exactly what you got: numerous people have offered the advice of rolling over your wrists, and simply practicing with the new curve/repetition will make you adjust your form to accommodate the open face of the curve.

what more do you want? we can't shoot the puck for you.

[hrbekroenick 0]

And that's exactly what you got: numerous people have offered the advice of rolling over your wrists, and simply practicing with the new curve/repetition will make you adjust your form to accommodate the open face of the curve.

what more do you want? we can't shoot the puck for you.

I have had a similar problem since I've been using my SRS repaired XXX lite. For starters, I'm not quite used to the flex of the stick. Maybe the OP has the stick kicking too early, hence dragging the puck rather than firing it? Just my 2¢.

[gxc999 7]

It's most likely a combination of factors. First, get enough knee bend, second, make sure your top wrist is doing most of the work when shooting and third, make sure your blade is high enough on follow through (doing all these three helped me a lot, as did getting the right length). Beyond that, it could be length, lie or even the loft. You have to narrow it down one by one. I also tend to have more of a flutter problem when my wrist is already fatigued...

[JJStripes 1]

My Dad and I have a hockey school. One day per week is for men who are just getting started. I find that they ask a lot of questions about technique not realizing that there is not just one way to skate, or shoot. They expect me to just tell them some technique and they will instantly be able to raise it or skate better. Everyone's stride is unique and with practice the activity just becomes smoother and better suited for each individuals body dynamics. We offer basic principles and ask that players keep them in mind as they practice the movement. It seems to me that you are asking for a solution to this shooting problem that can only be fixed with practice.

This is probably the most helpful post I have seen on this board in a while.

Really? I would have to disagree completely. I'm not someone just getting started with hockey. I've been playing for over 15 years, since I was a young kid. This is a NEW problem, as in it hasn't happened to me over the past several years. I thought I would see if anyone could give a suggestion on how to modify my shot to adjust to the larger and more open curve.

Bottom line is that we can't tell you how to shoot with this stick. The only way to figure it out is to shoot until you get it right, remember how it felt, and do it again.

[Julio18 0]

talk about over analyzing - look at the Sakic curve, there is a wedge on the toe. you must release the puck before the wedge to alleviate any flutter.

watch some clips of joe shooting - most of his shots are snap shots. rarely does he load up a heel-to-toe wrist shot, it's too slow.

[TBLfan 25]

Joe doesn't use the retail pattern that bares his name.

[Julio18 0]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbAmNEixJLQ

30 sec

1:40 sec

etc.

[Hockeydog 8]

I went from a Montreal Euro lie 5 to a TPS Frolov lie 5.

Stick length almost identical. I had a similar issue. I found that I needed to pull the puck in closer with the Frolov because it opens at the toe. By keeping the puck farther from me I just pushed the puck off the blade before it could spin to the toe- it that makes any sense. I also had an issue lifting the puck in close with the Frolov but adjusted where I placed the puck, both

in relation to my body and how far up the blade. The answer really is just to keep shooting while mindful of where the puck is placed. You will figure it out.

[JJStripes 1]

The answer really is just to keep shooting while mindful of where the puck is placed. You will figure it out.

Right on!

[big_bt 0]

Keep playing with it, honestly if you're that concerned about the fluttering go back to your old curve.

Pick a curve and master it.

[gxc999 7]

Keep playing with it, honestly if you're that concerned about the fluttering go back to your old curve.

Pick a curve and master it.

You have to be able to switch curves though. You might break a stick, accidentally forget them at home, a curve might go out of production etc. It's just a matter of practice, but one thing I'm realizing is that even the world's best players sometimes shoot fluttery/terrible shots and even whiff altogether.

[ghockey11 0]

i go between a sakic and drury evry once and a wile and it takes about 3 shots to get back into the curve. the most important thing to do is practice with it figure out how you angle the blade when you shoot and where its positioned on the ice when you feel a shot was good and mimick that feel and after a wile it will become seccond nature

[Cheechoo 0]

I have been using the Sakic curve for close to a decade and I have never been able to get a nice saucer wrist shot - there is always a bit of flutter. However, the snap shot and slap shot I can get off are great, so I became accustomed to taking the the quick snapper all the time. It's Joe's way, I guess that explains a lot about the curve and the inability to get a flat wrist shot out of it.

Yup, Joe uses a retail Sakic curve and he can't do flat wrist shots, so he's just been using quick snappers to become one of the greatest players ever. You got it all figured out!

[dangle 0]

Yup, Joe uses a retail Sakic curve and he can't do flat wrist shots, so he's just been using quick snappers to become one of the greatest players ever. You got it all figured out!

-Joe Sakic does not use a retail sakic curve

-he can shoot "flat wrist shots"

Edit: I think you were being sarcastic in your post?...

[raygunpk 0]

What's his real curve similar to?