getting more power behind slappers

[usahockey22 0]

Yea, really you need to work on technique. Strength doesn't play a huge role in how hard your shot is-- you can find ex-NHLers in their 60s who are 150lbs. and probably bench half of that, who can still blast a slapshot harder than anyone.

[flyers10 57]

Last night during pre-game warmups I focused on bending my knees more, getting lower and rolling my wrists over on the follow through. When I did that I swear it felt like I picked up 20 mph on my slapper. Just a couple little things gave my shot so much more pop.

[fawn111 0]

Another thing.....

To me the slapper is not unlike a golf shot.... not the physics, though there are similarities, but rather the finesse that is required. I used to grip it and rip it and would every now and then get a long drive, but when i finally realized that it;s technique and fluid mechanics that make for a good golf swing I would alter my swing to actually be LESS agressive and focus more on body mechanics and a fluid hip turn.

The results were immediate and impressive.... the ball flies off the club with MORE power and the shot is much straighter.

The same can be applied to a slapper, back off on the urge to crush the puck and instead use a smooth fluid swing.... almost a lazy swing, but with the proper mechanics and you will find that the puck snaps off the blade with increased power and accuracy. It really works. Trust me.

[Chadd 916]

Another thing.....

To me the slapper is not unlike a golf shot.... not the physics, though there are similarities, but rather the finesse that is required. I used to grip it and rip it and would every now and then get a long drive, but when i finally realized that it;s technique and fluid mechanics that make for a good golf swing I would alter my swing to actually be LESS agressive and focus more on body mechanics and a fluid hip turn.

The results were immediate and impressive.... the ball flies off the club with MORE power and the shot is much straighter.

The same can be applied to a slapper, back off on the urge to crush the puck and instead use a smooth fluid swing.... almost a lazy swing, but with the proper mechanics and you will find that the puck snaps off the blade with increased power and accuracy. It really works. Trust me.

I've been saying the same for years. but ego and testosterone usually seem to get in the way.

[Jarick 5]

Do you guys snap your wrists on the slappers at all?

[chippa13 1844]

Don't snap, roll.

[Jarick 5]

Roll as in the follow through? I believe that's what I was doing last time around, although with my One95 I wanted to snap the wrists. Maybe that's more of a snap shot and keeping the wrists locked is a slapper?

[maxamillion 3]

What's the best technique for getting a good slapper while you're skating with the puck? I can absolutely destroy one timers, but I'm hit or miss on shots when I carry it in and shoot. I feel like being perpendicular to the net makes it way easier to bomb it, but I obviously can't do that all the time.

[Chadd 916]

What's the best technique for getting a good slapper while you're skating with the puck? I can absolutely destroy one timers, but I'm hit or miss on shots when I carry it in and shoot. I feel like being perpendicular to the net makes it way easier to bomb it, but I obviously can't do that all the time.

All of the usual standards apply. Knee bend, weight transfer and follow through are all important but it isn't as easy to do all of that while you are skating. Keep practicing.

[mrruin 0]

great descriptions. I have been struggling for a while to really figure out what to focus on on my slapshots. From my point of view I try to put way too much force into the shot and thus making it unreliable to get off decently and unaccurate to boot. Sure it is hard...when it works.

Very helpful, especially for someone who didnt grow up playing hockey and doesnt really know what rolling your wrists is supposed to mean.

[Scotty 8]

If you're 170 lbs at 5'9" and can only bench 100 lbs, you're honestly quite weak. Not only would I recommend using a more flexible stick, working on your shot mechanics, and practicing overall, but I'd tell you to get into weightlifting and put some some good mass.

For me, going from 5'9" and 135 lbs several years ago to putting on 40 lbs of muscle has helped me in more ways than I'd ever thought possible. My hockey skills have increased exponentially as a result: faster skating, stronger on the puck and along the boards, harder/more solid hits, much faster shots, etc. And those are just things that are hockey-based.

[farhanshak 1]

few quick pointers

i had the same problems when taking slapshots...

you need to put your weight behind your slap shots.

this is what i find helps.

bend your knees, follow through, shoot through the puck (instead of shooting the puck).

also it seems that you could use some strength and power. lots of push ups, squats, sit ups, hang and cleans.

all that will help.

last but not least, practice, practice, practice....i used and still do practice taking wristers and slappers. have patience.

hope that helped

:D

[dumbpolak9 1]

thanks for the replies