Picking The Right Stick Flex To Shoot Harder
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4 ай бұрын#HockeySkills #StickSelection #YouthHockey #ConnorBedard #AustonMatthews
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Unlock the secret to scoring more goals with the ultimate guide to hockey stick selection in our latest video on X7 Hockey Talk with John Swanson. Dive deep into the mechanics behind choosing the perfect stick for youth players aspiring to reach heights in the USHL, NCAA, AHL, NHL, and even the Olympics.
Watch as we break down the critical elements of a hockey stick - curve, kick point, flex, and length - to give young athletes a mechanical advantage on the ice. Learn from the experiences of NHL stars like Connor Bedard and Auston Matthews, and understand how the evolution from wooden to composite sticks has transformed shooting techniques.
Key Highlights:
Mechanical Advantage with the Right Stick: Discover how the right stick can drastically improve stick handling and shooting, making a significant difference in a player's performance.
Avoid Common Stick Selection Mistakes: Identify and rectify common mistakes in stick selection, such as incorrect curves, stiffness, and length, which can impair a player's development.
Evolution of Stick Technology: Understand the transition from wooden to composite sticks and how it affects flex points, shooting techniques, and overall game performance.
Expert Stick Selection Advice: Get detailed recommendations on blade curve (P28 for youth), kick points (low or hybrid), and flex calculation to enhance shooting and handling.
Practical Tips and Misconceptions Addressed: Learn the importance of stick length, the impact of cutting sticks on flex, and why the most expensive stick might not be the best choice for your young player.
Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this video is packed with invaluable insights to elevate your game or support your young athlete in their hockey journey.
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@JSnipes-nb7uy 3 ай бұрын
loved this video, I’m a 30 year player myself.. shooter/goal scoring winger so know all of this already but watched the entire video.. I’m an U11 coach and I just have to say what a really awesome breakdown this is, parents who dont play hockey needed this and as a coach.. thank you!! 👍🏼 👍🏼 I
@SwansonX7Hockey 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words. What topic should we cover next?
@DimitriBecker 4 ай бұрын
I have 2 Sons, 9 and 7 Years, 84 and 57 lbs, using 30flex jetspeed and 15 flex sherwood, both 28 curve, without cutting it down. Stick length is upper nose on skates. The older is quite strong and brock his 20flex twice ;) . I do agree with everything, except the length. We use to have our top hand not infront of you, but on the side, or even behind the body, so the blade lie is ok. I've heard, bedards stick is even to eyebrows on skates.
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
Again that is a general preference for majority of players. He is def an outlier in almost everything. I personally use a stick to my bottom lip on skate. However I keep my kids a bit shorter as at the younger age puck control is so important to develop.
@svenhelfenstein1432 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic job man 👌
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@landgk22 3 ай бұрын
These videos are so helpful, thanks for making these! Definitely going to put more thought into my Mite son's gear going forward. (Unrelated, but my wife and I did Granite Games in 2014 and 2015 - funny how life goes in circles sometimes)
@SwansonX7Hockey 3 ай бұрын
Small world! Thanks for watching!
@paramount4188 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info, my kid has a Warrior which is probably 1.5inch too long for him from your description. Also it has a mid kick which from the web site says is better for people using slap shots a lot and a low kick better for wrists and snaps (quicker release). will know what to shop for the next time he needs a stick this was super helpful.
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@thursty128 4 ай бұрын
Am I using a stick that is to short because I struggle to get the puck when it is at my and sometimes wif on shots
@darenlim1584 4 ай бұрын
I write with my right hand, was considering playing with a left hand stick but have been playing with right for over a few decades. Probably too late to switch for me, but my son is just starting out so left low kick point and flex for a right hander... I'm also a wood stick user at 90+ flex... do you have an opinion on pro blackout sticks? thanks in advance.
@darenlim1584 4 ай бұрын
totally too late for me to switch. I just tried holding the stick with the right as the top hand... felt extremely weird to me.
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
If you are looking for pro-blackout, I would check out Bladetech. Its the same company I use for our players steel. bladetechhockey.com/
@davetechme 2 ай бұрын
@darenlim1584 I use my kids sticks at home when were are messing around (ppposite of me). While I couldn't shoot with theirs in the beginning, it actually became easier as I learned proper technique on my preferred handedness.
@jasonrutherford8378 4 ай бұрын
21 year old 5’1” 105” petite female player. Excellent skater, super quick, lots of hustle and plays big. Just needs to score more goals. What type of stick do you recommend for her?
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
At that age, players are def a bit more picky. What I would say I personally like is a P28 or P92 pattern. With that height and weight getting a stick after being cut is around a 45-55 flex and go from there.
@whatcanidoiloveyou 29 күн бұрын
@@SwansonX7Hockey wondering what is the best flex range for a beginner female hockey player? should i go with same like youth which is 0.25-0.3 of the body weight?
@alexpayne1364 4 ай бұрын
I cousin uses a 15 flex at the moment great stick
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
Love it!
@Reese_md 4 ай бұрын
I have a 77 flex as a 145lbs, 6ft 14 year old. Got it at pure hockey but it’s definitely too stiff. The problem is sticks with lower flexes are too small for me. What do you reccomned
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
How much are you cutting it down by?
@Reese_md 4 ай бұрын
@@SwansonX7Hockey haven’t cut it down
@Reese_md 4 ай бұрын
@@SwansonX7Hockey it’s 68 inches tall standing parallel to a wall with the toe of the blade on floor
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
Thoughts on going to a 70 flex and then adding a plug?
@Reese_md 4 ай бұрын
@@SwansonX7Hockey I could, but still think that’s too stiff, better than nothing though
@mikpopiel473 4 ай бұрын
Good video and presentation of your points. I agree with your theory on most, however I disagree with your opinion on P28 for your stated age (really development) groups. In my experience, the users with the P28 are sending pucks at heights between top of the Cross bar and above- even with the “pull” or toe drag. They don’t get the release and initiation through the hip and translating the energy forward. P28 is really aggressive (and the Lie is lower), and if we’re looking at instilling repeatable fundamentals of shooting around the points of the “house”, P28 ain’t it, at least not before Bantam or a younger kid who has great fundamentals. I do advise a P88 or at most a P29/26/92. LKP Yes; Hands punching forward, yes; Right Height and flex, yes; P28 for beginners, no. My experience with my kids, other kids I’ve seen with that curve, and the ones I’ve coached.
@SwansonX7Hockey 4 ай бұрын
Appreciate the response. The p28 recommendation is from on the top shooting coaches in North America. He works with NHL and large youth base. As we move the player out of peewee then they have more options.
@OpenSourceSlayer 4 ай бұрын
Bedard uses a stick up to his eyebrows hes not a very good example. that is way too long for most people to handle.
@SwansonX7Hockey 3 ай бұрын
Agree. I talk about a different stick length in the video. However he does use a lite flex. I believe around 77.
@jhill92 2 ай бұрын
I really like your content but the advise on how to determine what side your kid shoots is never 100% accurate. I remember when my dad took me to buy my first stick and everyone thought I'd shoot left because my dad and brother did and I'm right handed. No one believed me at first when I said I had a better feeling with the left hand on top. Now I play on a beer league team and we have at least 50% of the players shooting right. Something I've never seen and there may be some left handed guys in there but most are right handed. I actually have to play my off side because we have too many right shot defenseman, that's how common it is now.
@SwansonX7Hockey 2 ай бұрын
Top hand is dominant on a stick. If the child is right hand dominant then they will most likely play hockey left handed. Kids will play whatever hand they are given at a young age what I’m describing is how to make their skill development easier.
@jhill92 2 ай бұрын
@SwansonX7Hockey thanks for your reply but from my personal experience I would disagree that you can just choose your top hand according to your dominant hand. First sticks I had didn't have a curve and I instinctively chose to shoot right and I could never picture myself doing it any different. I know lots of guys playing all kinds of levels that are right handed and shoot right and developed just fine. There is a video on here on a channel called "district 5" where he's giving an in depth look at the differences between shooting left or right and whatbit means in combination with what hand is your dominant hand and I think this might interest you since there is an indication that right handed people who shoot right are better at shooting but maybe a bit worse at stick handling.