Learn to play inline hockey


How To Get Goals In Hockey

Let us consider going after goals in icenot have too pronounced a hook in the blade.
hockey. That means assists, too. So let usA right-handed shot places his right hand
take a look first at the various ways oflower than his left on his stick, shoots
shooting  and  of  beating  the  goalkeeper.forehand from his right side, and usually
uses  a  right-handed  stick.
Before we do this, you should know a very
important fact about shooting. Your team willA left-handed shot places his left hand lower
do well to average 30 to 40 shots on goal perthan his right on his stick, shoots forehand
game. If you are a forward, you may have onlyfrom his left side, and usually uses a
six to eight shots in a game. In an hour ofleft-handed stick. Go to a neutral stick when
scrimmage practice, this average may be onlyyou want to correct a fault of consistently
slightly  higher.shooting too high. Sometimes the bend or hook
in a blade causes the aerial attack you
Then, too, there is the battle of wits thatalways  seem  to  launch.
goes on between you and the opposing goalie.
You can hope to win this duel only if youTHE PROPER STICK LENGTH for any player is
have a thorough knowledge of the target areasdetermined by holding the stick up against
he has trouble covering, which means you willhis body while he is wearing ordinary shoes.
have to put in long, hard practice sessionsThe stick end should come just below his
with  him  in  the  net.nose.
During these long, hard practice sessions,The weight of stick you use should be the
your constant companion will be your stick,lightest you can get without it being too
which plays a very important part in goodbrittle or too "whippy." The less weight in
shooting. Your stick will be your best friendthe blade, the easier you can handle the
if you show as good a judgment in selectingwhole stick. Some players go to considerable
it  as  you  show  in  selecting your skates.trouble to plane wood from the thick part of
the heel, or they even cut an inch or two
So you will not score many goals unless youfrom  the  toe,  to  get  a  lighter  stick.
put in a good amount of shooting practice to
get the speed, power, and accuracy which willYou should wrap the blade with electrical
make your few chances count. And you will nottape to keep it from breaking. This also
be able to shoot your way out of a paper bagserves the purpose of "cushioning" the puck
unless your technique for getting the puckin  pass  receiving  and  in  stickhandling.
away  is  sound.
Your necessary equipment for hockey is
Your  Stick  and  Other  Hockey  Needscomplete when you have gloves, shin pads,
pants, stockings, elbow pads, athletic
Your choice of stick should be made with caresupport, shoulder pads, and a helmet. You are
so that, after you have used a few, you knowvery wise to wear a helmet, whether required
what hand, lie, length, and weight suits youor not. Not only will it protect you, but it
best.also will give you confidence in your early
years of developing skating skills. Now you
You can buy a left, right, or neutral stickshould be able to score goals, pleasing
at a sporting goods store. Pick one for theyourself and your team!
hand with which you shoot, provided it does



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