Fitting the Right stick!

[bros29gladiators 0]

Always searching for direction. My son, a left handed Peewee with a solid shot, has had trouble keeping it under the crossbar! So, a little late to the party, I realize he is using an Easton Jr ST Sakic. He is a short but rugged kid. I thought 2 things after some research. Savard curve with a 3 lie, thinking I would also accomplish keeping more of the blade on the ice> Any thoughts or input? I appreciate all the insight I get here, thanks in advance.

[IniNew 53]

Teach him to lower his follow through?

[lib310 0]

Always searching for direction. My son, a left handed Peewee with a solid shot, has had trouble keeping it under the crossbar! So, a little late to the party, I realize he is using an Easton Jr ST Sakic. He is a short but rugged kid. I thought 2 things after some research. Savard curve with a 3 lie, thinking I would also accomplish keeping more of the blade on the ice> Any thoughts or input? I appreciate all the insight I get here, thanks in advance.

Maybe try a pattern with a closed face. Iginla? Kane?

[Jarick 5]

How long is his stick now? After games, where does the tape wear down on the bottom of the blade (near the heel, toe, middle)? Does he have trouble catching passes or stickhandling?

[bros29gladiators 0]

How long is his stick now? After games, where does the tape wear down on the bottom of the blade (near the heel, toe, middle)? Does he have trouble catching passes or stickhandling?

The tape is generally worn near the heal and I would say for his playing ability, it seems his pass catching and stickhandling are not up to par with his skating, shooting etc.

[ibeck 38]

If it is warn out on the heel I think that means he needs a higher lie.

[Dolom1te 0]

If it is warn out on the heel I think that means he needs a higher lie.

nope, he needs a lower lie. trying a more neutral (as opposed to open) face on the curve is also a good idea

[adam14 182]

If it is warn out on the heel I think that means he needs a higher lie.

Try again.

[jazz4all 9]

nope, he needs a lower lie. trying a more neutral (as opposed to open) face on the curve is also a good idea

or maybe cut the stick. but looking for lower lie is much better IMO.

[Chadd 916]

The tape is generally worn near the heal and I would say for his playing ability, it seems his pass catching and stickhandling are not up to par with his skating, shooting etc.

Sounds like you're on the right track with the stick you mentioned. I would suggest having him work on his technique though, as you should be able to shoot high or low with any curve.

[Jarick 5]

The tape is generally worn near the heal and I would say for his playing ability, it seems his pass catching and stickhandling are not up to par with his skating, shooting etc.

I think the Savard would be a good choice then, flatter curve and lower lie should help.

[kovey10 0]

Technique has a lot to do with him shooting over the net too. Of course lie, length, and curve are important, but technique is the most important. By changing curves to a closed face you'll just be compensating for poor technique.

At a young age form and technique are vital in all parts of the game. Have him shoot a bunch of pucks outside or wherever working on weight transfer, rotation, follow through, and wrist rotation.

[bros29gladiators 0]

Technique has a lot to do with him shooting over the net too. Of course lie, length, and curve are important, but technique is the most important. By changing curves to a closed face you'll just be compensating for poor technique.

At a young age form and technique are vital in all parts of the game. Have him shoot a bunch of pucks outside or wherever working on weight transfer, rotation, follow through, and wrist rotation.

Thanks for all the help! We went with a little bit of all!. Hit the outside net for some much needed work on technique(work in progress! ) As well as ordering a Dolomite with a Federov/Savard L2 lie. More work. Thanks All!

[AndTheySayChiCity 0]

Might I suggest just.. getting a bigger stick such as an adult or intermediate stick and cutting it down to the right height? :shrugs:

I've always felt that some kids these days.. especially when I was growing up.. I outgrew the junior sticks by age.. 10.. and moved towards senior sticks cut down. Mostly the Shannahan curve.. it was the perfect curve/lie for me and my playing/skating style. I tried a Sakic.. but the face was too open and the lie was too low.

And maybe get a shaft/blade (outdoor fiberglass) combo which has the same curve/lie as the stick he's going to be using?

[Chadd 916]

Might I suggest just.. getting a bigger stick such as an adult or intermediate stick and cutting it down to the right height? :shrugs:

I've always felt that some kids these days.. especially when I was growing up.. I outgrew the junior sticks by age.. 10.. and moved towards senior sticks cut down. Mostly the Shannahan curve.. it was the perfect curve/lie for me and my playing/skating style. I tried a Sakic.. but the face was too open and the lie was too low.

And maybe get a shaft/blade (outdoor fiberglass) combo which has the same curve/lie as the stick he's going to be using?

The vast majority of kids I see with cut down senior sticks can't get them to flex and never learn how to feel the stick load and release. They might as well shoot with rebar because the get no benefit from the newer technologies or materials in modern sticks.