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About This Page: This is a discussion on Hockey Players Forum within the LetsGoKings.com forums, at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum. So...I have a question regarding stickhandling. I only have limited roller hockey experience, so I hope you pros can help me out.
I am right-handed and I hold the blade
So...I have a question regarding stickhandling. I only have limited roller hockey experience, so I hope you pros can help me out.
I am right-handed and I hold the blade of the stick to my right, that means left hand on the top of the shaft, right low on the stick, blade curved to the left. I feel like I am having more control/power while I'm passing or doing slapshots when I hold the stick that way.
However, I know that in the NHL most right-handed players hold their sticks in the opposite direction, to the left. But why? Is it personal preference or do you have more power with wristshots or more control while playing the puck with only one hand?
I always thought that my way of holding the stick is "more" natural, as the "left hand on the top of the shaft, right hand below"-pattern is used on other sports equipments, such as baseball bats or golf clubs. Also, most right-handed field hockey players hold their sticks to the right (like I do) and not to the left like ice hockey players.
Now, is my stickhandling totally wrong, just weird or is it entirely personal preference?
Wait, wait, wait... you're not holding your stick like a baseball bat, are you? Although I don't understand how that would be comfortable... it's certainly bad form. You aren't going to get as much flex on your stick shooting that way. I'd say you keep practicing holding your stick the right way.
Put it this way - if there was a better way to shoot, the pros would be doing it.
Wait, wait, wait... you're not holding your stick like a baseball bat, are you? Although I don't understand how that would be comfortable... it's certainly bad form. You aren't going to get as much flex on your stick shooting that way. I'd say you keep practicing holding your stick the right way.
Put it this way - if there was a better way to shoot, the pros would be doing it.
i just think hes wondering why alot of right handed pro's shoot left.
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Wait, wait, wait... you're not holding your stick like a baseball bat, are you? Although I don't understand how that would be comfortable... it's certainly bad form. You aren't going to get as much flex on your stick shooting that way. I'd say you keep practicing holding your stick the right way.
Put it this way - if there was a better way to shoot, the pros would be doing it.
I think he means he holds the stick on the same side that he holds a baseball bat.
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So...I have a question regarding stickhandling. I only have limited roller hockey experience, so I hope you pros can help me out.
I am right-handed and I hold the blade of the stick to my right, that means left hand on the top of the shaft, right low on the stick, blade curved to the left. I feel like I am having more control/power while I'm passing or doing slapshots when I hold the stick that way.
However, I know that in the NHL most right-handed players hold their sticks in the opposite direction, to the left. But why? Is it personal preference or do you have more power with wristshots or more control while playing the puck with only one hand?
I always thought that my way of holding the stick is "more" natural, as the "left hand on the top of the shaft, right hand below"-pattern is used on other sports equipments, such as baseball bats or golf clubs. Also, most right-handed field hockey players hold their sticks to the right (like I do) and not to the left like ice hockey players.
Now, is my stickhandling totally wrong, just weird or is it entirely personal preference?
I think that being a left handed shot, if you are right-handed takes practice, but I don't think that most right-handed players shoot left. There is an advantage to shooting left if you are a right wing because you can shoot from the middle of the ice, giving you a better shooting angle on goal. However, receiving passes is more difficult this way because you have to accept them on the backhand. I liked playing on my off-wing when I played (Right handed hot on the left wing).
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Sorry, the baseball bat-comparison was a bit weird.
To get it straight: I'm right-handed and I shoot RIGHT, like Frolov does.
And, you're right, my question is: Why are most of the right-handed players shooting left? There has to be a reason/advantage/whatever, I just don't see it (yet) and most people I asked didn't have a plausible answer.
I started playing ice when I was five. I am right handed but when I picked up a stick it felt more comfortable left handed. Over the years it seemed to be an advantage for these reasons: 1-When you shoot left, your right hand is on top, i.e. your control hand, 2- I am more dominant in my right eye, and 3-If I play on the right wing I get a much better angle on a shot, learning how to accept a pass on the backhand is well worth it. It also sets you up much better for one-timers. Look at how most teams set up their D
And, you're right, my question is: Why are most of the right-handed players shooting left? There has to be a reason/advantage/whatever, I just don't see it (yet) and most people I asked didn't have a plausible answer.
Frolov's a good example. Usually the righties tend to go left for stickhandling purposes. Your right hand is your dominant hand and in most cases your strongest hand. So, you can be able to skate with one hand on the stick (right) and not have to backhand the puck. You can also get the shot off faster because your hands are already in position. It's actually the right way to play and makes the most sense. I still shoot right-handed. I found a blog entry that has a a lot of useful info that should help you know more.
Sorry, typing problems. Last sentence should be: Look at how most teams set up their D on a power play. Right shot on the left, left shot on the right.
A perfect example of why players do it is Anze's first NHL goal. I'm pretty sure he's right-handed but he plays with a lefty stick. In his first goal, he used his dominant right hand to control the puck while he cut across the slot. That maneuver is pretty hard to do left-handed because it's the weaker of the two limbs. Plus, you wouldn't be able to cut across from right-to-left the way Anze did because of the blade.
Thanks, I thought it has something to do with the increased stickhandling-possibilities.
Still, I think that I can do far more powerful slapshots when I shoot right, because then my stronger hand can transmit more power. I guess this is while right-handed field hockey players shoot right, they don't need the stickhandling that much.
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On the topic of stickhandling, if you've ever played any other sort of racket or club sport (like tennis or golf), it makes sense that you'd want to keep the forehand/backhand distinction the same way. So if you hit a forehand tennis shot with your right hand, then you'll shoot right handed in hockey. Same with golf.
However, if all things are equal starting off without any preconceived notion of handedness, they say that your dominant hand should be on top, because that's the hand that will be doing the most work. Think about it this way: half the time you're playing you've only got one hand (the top) on your stick. Which hand should that be...your strong or weak?
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Think about it this way: half the time you're playing you've only got one hand (the top) on your stick. Which hand should that be...your strong or weak?
Yes, I noticed that I indeed switch to the hand on top of my stick when I don't have puck/ball posession. Anyhow, I'm glad that I'm not a hockey prospect...my bad habits would probably disqualify me from any roster spot.
i think part of it is where you grow up and what sport you start playing out first. from what i've seen/read/heard most americans are shooting right and are right handed. most americans also started out playing baseball first. a lot of canadians start out playing hockey or have coaches that teach them to use the dominant hand on top. it does help stick handling though and i wish that i started that way.
unfortunately i started out young shooting right since it was the most comfortable for me at the time (i played baseball and tennis first) and i had a lot more power. since i've been shooting right for many many years, it's too hard to switch now.
if you're starting out now and have a choice, do it the right way. but if you've been playing for a long time already, then it's not worth it. unless you plan on playing professionally one day, shooting with the wrong hand isn't going to hurt anyone.
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