Action Jackson 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 I started using the sakic pattern and I was shooting flubs left and right. So I started shooting with the face closed, and now im having trouble elevating the puck. Is it possible to be shooting with the face "too"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangle 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 It's 100% technique... The Sakic pattern may not be the optimal pattern for your style of shooting. Try other patterns out. The most important aspect of shooting a puck is correct technique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 It might be a lie issue. Closing down the face on a blade with that much rocker can help resolve that problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Action Jackson 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 Im not sure I understand chadd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IniNew 53 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 He means you might be shooting flubs because part of the blade is not in contact with the ice while you are shooting, and you are either shooting completely over the puck or not getting all of it. When you close the face of the blade with a pattern with a lot of rocker it has more contact with the ice because of the curve.I think it's either technique or a bad choice of curve (real helpful I know haha). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxc999 7 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 Just keep working on it. Any time I change from a neutral to an open pattern, it takes me a good half hour to adjust completely. I basically knuckle-puck the first 75-100 pucks I shoot after changing between curves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonjuniorblackhawks 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 Just keep working on it. Any time I change from a neutral to an open pattern, it takes me a good half hour to adjust completely. I basically knuckle-puck the first 75-100 pucks I shoot after changing between curves.for instance like changing from a pm9 to heel wedge like drury? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxc999 7 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 for instance like changing from a pm9 to heel wedge like drury?Exactly. I sometimes bring two sticks for a game, and occasionally switch between. It's a nice way to get some knuckle puck action, hah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 I usually bring two sticks as well, but they match in virtually every respect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik3 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 Yeah. My OCD and just being particular about curves has made me buy sticks in twos now. Even though I mainly use two different curves, I don't think I could change mid-game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
furlanitalia 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 Yeah. My OCD and just being particular about curves has made me buy sticks in twos now. Even though I mainly use two different curves, I don't think I could change mid-game.I have before and it never works out well. For me I might have different sticks with me, but as long as they are roughly the same flex/weight and the same curve, I'm fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangers1234 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 Yeah. My OCD and just being particular about curves has made me buy sticks in twos now. Even though I mainly use two different curves, I don't think I could change mid-game.I usualy bring a Drury clone and a mid / heel and b/c they are similar I usualy don't have an issue when switching back and forth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
