chk hrd 164 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 These guys can get that low on thier sticks because they are strong on thier skates. If you are not that good of a skater and you get that low chances are you are going to fall forward. The other problem is alot of guys spread thier legs pretty far to get low and that takes them out of the play after the draw. Try finding a spot as low as you can on the stick to where you are comfortable and can still move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackIce 1 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 These guys can get that low on thier sticks because they are strong on thier skates. If you are not that good of a skater and you get that low chances are you are going to fall forward. The other problem is alot of guys spread thier legs pretty far to get low and that takes them out of the play after the draw. Try finding a spot as low as you can on the stick to where you are comfortable and can still move. This is good advice as if I got that low on my stick like the pros I would probably fall flat on my face. I guess you've got to find the happy medium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powerfibers 8 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Tried last night just trying to tie up the opposing center and kick puck away. Worked like a charm for once. Usually, I am trying to sweep back and get schooled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubbs 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Just a piece of advice, when you go to tie up the opposing center, don't get yourself in too compromising of a position. I was battling with a guy all night, come to a center ice face off after we scored, we got tied up, i won the faceoff by kicking the puck back. both arms were off to my right side, the guy just pushed me forward and landed on my shoulder. Hurt like hell for a couple weeks. I went to the doctor a month or so after for another shoulder injury (pinched rotator cuff tendon) and the doc said it looks like i had suffered from tendinitis recently, the only thing i can think of causing it was that faceoff. Still a great technique, just be aware of your own body position even after you win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powerfibers 8 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Just a piece of advice, when you go to tie up the opposing center, don't get yourself in too compromising of a position. I was battling with a guy all night, come to a center ice face off after we scored, we got tied up, i won the faceoff by kicking the puck back. both arms were off to my right side, the guy just pushed me forward and landed on my shoulder. Hurt like hell for a couple weeks. I went to the doctor a month or so after for another shoulder injury (pinched rotator cuff tendon) and the doc said it looks like i had suffered from tendinitis recently, the only thing i can think of causing it was that faceoff. Still a great technique, just be aware of your own body position even after you win it.Ouch! Thanks for the advice, I will keep that in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
