Off hand wingers

[ProfessorBarDownski 11]

For the players who play off hand wing, any tips on making successful plays without getting smashed ? 

[nisselrm 21]

What kind of plays are you talking about?

 

when receiving tough pass on the backhand, keeping the puck in front of you and contained within your stick length will give you a chance to still make a play in a more balanced or attacking position.

 

in terms of dealing with body contact, you have to know what’s coming before the pass gets to you, preferably before the pass is even made. That information will determine what decision/play you make based on time/space available.

to better absorb the contact and protect the puck, you want to shift your weight to the leg closest to the point of contact. Upon impact, shift your weight to the other leg to absorb the energy, keeping your body between the defender and the puck.

 

 

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

Learning and being proficient I. The over-skate is a must. Buys you lots of time and space to make plays. But like Dustin says, be aware of the strength of opposing D and your linemates