What are some ways to work on getting a quicker release on shots

[ktang 34]

I picked up a quicker release by not gripping the stick as tightly with the lower hand. I load the stick and use the legs, core, and shoulders to initiate the shot. The blade moves about 2-3 inches before the shaft releases. With the lighter grip on the lower hand, the release seems to be less hindered.

[Souldriver 64]

That is a good point and I think what you're getting at is not to have a loose grip but don't over grip especially to the point where it hi.sets the fluidity of your motion.

Another example of this is one tip I got in batting practice in little league. I was always a strong kid and I tried to kill the ball with all I could. With this I would over grip the bat to where my motion was hindered, my coach suggested I loosen up a bit but with my grip and trying to kill the ball and it helped a bit.

Same can go for hockey, if you overgrip or tense up your muscles too much trying to quickly power a shot you most likely can be hindering your motion that will give you a quicker better shot anyway.

[wrangler 157]

My grip on a baseball bat was always loose until just before contact. I gather the same principle applies to punches, not tightening the fist until just before impact. I haven't paid much attention to my hockey shot, but I believe that I get the power from legs and spinal rotation. I would think that a quicker shot would mean more reliance on arms. I like the idea of the top hand held ahead of the body. I can move that hand out more quickly than I can get the puck and bottom hand back for my usual windup.

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I haven't seen him for a few years, but if I do, I'll mention it.

If you can afford one of those, it is better than the weight pulled up a string because you can do the twisting with your hands vertical, palms facing in and palms facing out. The shoulders get a good workout too.

A similar product:

http://www.thepowerarm.com/products/rod-gilberts-power-arm

I'll try that.