tpedersen3118 58 Report post Posted January 30, 2017 I've been using my True A5.2 SBP TC2-5 (P92) since April and love the twig; it's my go to. Over the last several weeks though I've been noticing my shots are sailing higher, even when I'm trying to keep them low. This is great for top cheddar wristers and all, but I feel like a di*k as I've inadvertently hit our goalie in the face twice in the last 2 weeks. Any suggestions as to how to keep the puck lower with the P92 type curve? Shoot more from the heel? Close the blade more? I feel like I have a hockey version on the shanks! My history with curves has been the PP77 - Coffey, Easton P9 and P88 / X88 from STX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinprun71 61 Report post Posted January 30, 2017 This typically happens from opening up the face of the blade too much. If you can focus more on your follow through and ensuring your hands don't open up when shooting, you'll have better results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckpilot 312 Report post Posted January 30, 2017 I'd say go back to basics and focus on practising proper technique. A lot of times bad habits can sneak into things like your shot, so you'll have to reset and recalibrate. I'd be cautious about trying quick fixes before going back to basics first. IMHO it can introduce more bad habits. When ever I feel like I'm having issues with my shot, I always go back to basics, and I find things begin to fix themselves. I'll quickly notice what I've been doing different and can address it right away by just doing it the right way again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icewalker_bg 126 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 Close your face and lean more on shot / use appropriate flex for you. All of my sticks are a P92 clone, and if I use a flex that is stiffer than what I am used to, its harder to keep my shot low, unless I really flex that stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpedersen3118 58 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 36 minutes ago, icewalker_bg said: Close your face and lean more on shot / use appropriate flex for you. All of my sticks are a P92 clone, and if I use a flex that is stiffer than what I am used to, its harder to keep my shot low, unless I really flex that stick. I'm thinking it's more of an issue with keeping the face closed than flex as I have no issues flexing the stick. Was messing around in my basement this evening and noticed I'm opening up on my follow though. Need to focus more on keeping that face closed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiCnoK 61 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 14 hours ago, tpedersen3118 said: I'm thinking it's more of an issue with keeping the face closed than flex as I have no issues flexing the stick. Was messing around in my basement this evening and noticed I'm opening up on my follow though. Need to focus more on keeping that face closed Problem solved then! It pleases me when a topic ends with a nice, pretty bow on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyleo29 58 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 20 hours ago, tpedersen3118 said: I've been using my True A5.2 SBP TC2-5 (P92) since April and love the twig; it's my go to. Over the last several weeks though I've been noticing my shots are sailing higher, even when I'm trying to keep them low. This is great for top cheddar wristers and all, but I feel like a di*k as I've inadvertently hit our goalie in the face twice in the last 2 weeks. Any suggestions as to how to keep the puck lower with the P92 type curve? Shoot more from the heel? Close the blade more? I feel like I have a hockey version on the shanks! My history with curves has been the PP77 - Coffey, Easton P9 and P88 / X88 from STX. Make sure to keep your top hand out in front of you when loading up, helps keep the face closed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
