I recently switched from a stick that came up to around my mouth to a stick that reaches to just under my collar bone on skates. I play more of a finesse, offensive style of hockey and I had heard that a shorter stick would be better for dangling, so I made the switch. What I didn't expect was that my shooting actually improved as well, because, as you mentioned, longer stick generally means more power, so I figured I was sacrificing some goal-scoring ability from farther out. I don't know if my shot is necessarily harder, but because I'm using a shorter stick, my body is in more of a natural shooting position as I'm skating (ie more bend in the knees, lower hand closer to the blade of the stick, etc), so I find that I can get a good, technically sound shot off much more quickly without having to adjust my hands/body, compared to when I used a longer stick, which caused me to have less bend in my knees and have the puck further from my body when I shot. Its also worth mentioning that I feel much stronger on the puck in the corners and off face-offs, again, because the shortness of the hockey stick is causing me to play with my body lower to the ice. Anyway, awesome videos, keep up the good work!
ctebbe87 I am 6'3 260 and a center/defense. Everyone INSISTED that I use a stick up to my chin. So I DID. my blade was almost a body length away from me, and people were literally scooting the puck off my blade and poke checking EASILY. I looked online and found a tip that said you should wear skates, let your hands hang at your side, and see what the blade does, and try and make sure it can lay flat on the ice. The shaft end was on the ice with my blade off the ice. I made a mark where my pinky would be if I gripped the stick with my whole hand so the blade was flat on the ice, cut it down, tapped up and it was a bazillion times better. I even dangled on someone just goofing around. It puts your top hand right in front of you as well. I guess its IT'S ALL PREFFERENCE. Thanks so much to Coach Jeremy. He CONSTANTLY stresses that almost everything in Hockey, aside from some core fundamentals, is prefference.
coming from someone who has played for over 10 years now, let him find what he likes. a lot of players i’m around like a shorter stick with a larger curve like P92 (matthews). i have tended to like a longer stick with P88 which is a much flatter curve made for passing, which has always been my strong suit (i was also defense for like 6/7 years but play everywhere). i’ve tried a wide variety of tape jobs, stick lengths, curves, etc. and since he’s just starting, for future reference let him try a variety. also.. good luck with the price 😉
Great video. Three things you might add regarding pros and cons that I think should be considered: 1. shorter stick is harder for someone checking you as there is less leverage and you tend to have more weight on your stick as you are leaning over more. 2. Shorter stick allows you to tuck your top hand in to keep the defender from behind from tapping your hand to destabilize your stick handling. 3. shorter stick lowers your position and makes it harder to keep your head up while stick handling and also lowers your visibility to find your open teammates. I am an older rec hockey player and I still play around a bit with the length but typically end up just a tickle above the chin. It seems when I observe the young up and comers their sticks are getting longer and longer and they are doing just fine -especially against this old fart.
Another great video with some great advice. I always found for me that my preferred stick length would always vary. Depending on how I was playing, if I was scoring and how the puck felt on my stick. Proper stick length is SO important to having confidence with the puck. So figure it out however you need and don't be afraid to make adjustments.
Depending on the lie, length, and shape of blade...measuring with the chin/nose method can result in different lengths of stick. I like the method you describe towards the end of the video, as you can feel where your length needs/wants to be. It also addresses the variations of blade lie. I measure from the heel to butt, using a measuring tape. It happens that it is about the same as the distance from one finger tip to center of other elbow, measuring with arms out across the chest. Note that I use a short stick.
Can you/did you make a video on the blade? I know different blades you need to shoot the puck "differently" and I'm having slight trouble finding my groove sometimes
Honestly I like my sticks longer for more power in my shots but I'm a winger so my stick is more of a defensemans stick but I prefer to try to just snipe than deke to the net and score.
Howie Meeker videos also give great information on Hockey Stick sizing....Just look at the old school pro's Lafluer, Gretzky, Lemieux...All have a stick about 3" cut below their chins...Better puck control
A radar gun is more consistent. Sorry I haven't got the review up, I was waiting for them to update the app and then got caught up with other videos and projects. I will likely do an updated review in the spring or summer.
What works for me is after a few practice I look at my tape job, how it wears down at the bottom of the stick blade. If it peels off evenly, that is my lenght.
I use to just above the nose cause I can dangle shoot stick handle and am so much better with it I cant believe people use it any shorter than the mouth
Jeremy, I'm 5'7 tall, weight around 115 pounds.. and I heard from other video that the right stick flex for a player is the flex should be half of my weight. Therefore, 50 flex stick is the right for me? which is a short stick.. And in your video, you said that shorter stick doesn't generate alot of power because of the flex.. I like to play as defenceman, so I use longer stick with 85 flex which is above half of my weight, and I find it hard to flex BECAUSE MAYBE I'm not over 160 pounds.. But there are times I rarely able to flex it with a slapshot and snapshot which I can see the puck flys off really quick.. So which stick is right for me to use? the shorter 50 flex? or should I stick with my longer 85 flex stick?
Jeremy, I bought a total one nxg a month ago and I can say that its one of the best sticks I've ever had. But the thing is its 74 flex so I'm starting to fan on it a lot as I get stronger. So , should I cut it down to get a stiffer flex? I don't really know how it would affect me shooting and crashing the net because I'm more of a power forward so overall what would you recommend? Also I play peewee AAA if that means anything
Hi, could you please tell me which you think is more important, the right stick length or right stick flex? I have a stick that is the right flex but maybe a little long? Should I cut it or get used to it?
+Sweat Blood and Hockey , get used to the flex. the feeling for flex will always differ every time you play depending on stick life and your current physical condition
They are both important. If you have a stick that is too long or short, or a stick that is too whippy or stiff it can throw off your game. Try different manufacturer's if you need to, you'll find the right spec. It's hard to balance the flex and height of a stick. Sometimes you're in between a manufacturer's specs and are forced to compromise.
I noticed with some cheaper tape that it left marks on my car seats, does this tape have any similar issues or does it hold up pretty well. Also it may have been due to heat since I live in California, not sure.
not related to the video but yes cheaper hockey tape leaves marks, and they feel like paper. If you're buying hockey tape make sure you feel it, it should feel like fabric.
Thanks for the vid Jeremy, it's been very helpfull ! I'm about to buy a new stick and still have doubts on the flex, I'm 35 and wight 85 kilos, acording to tipical rules I should use a 85 flex stick, the problem is that I started playing hockey about a year ago and I still have some trouble flexing the stick, Do you think It'd be better to buy an intermediate 65 flex stick until I have better technique and more power ? thanks !
You should get a 65 flex until you develope the proper skills. I started with a wimpy 40 flex and over the course of 3 years I now use a 65 flex. I am 12 and it still gives me trouble but its not about weight or muscle its more about the proper technique.
i would definitely try a softer one. It's not a goal to use the hardest stick possible. you want to be able to easily flex your stick, even when a d-man is hooking you and you are almost falling.
I'm a center who makes his money off dangling and sniping, I usually dangle in to around the slot then if the goalie is deep in the net I'll shoot and snipe, but if he is far out ill come in and deke him out and use my hands to undress him, I usually it my stick to just about my bottom lip, maybe more like chin, and it works perfect for me.
Hi I've seen most of your videos and they've been really helpful so far. I was wondering if you can do a video on the proper techniques for puck handling? I've been practicing a bit with a ball, but am not sure if I'm doing it properly. Thanks and keep up the good work!
No it doesn't. Best way to cut your stick is hold the stick in one hand facing forward and have you arm relaxed at the side of your body, the stick blade should be flat on the ice. Depending on the lie of the stick the stick will be longer or shorter.
One simple question: Can your tips be used in inline hockey? I have been training for some weeks now and I wonder if there is much difference between Ice hockey and Inline hockey.
I'd say: YES! Make sure the height of chassis+wheels is about the same as your ice skate's holder+steel. Otherwise, dangling, shot power, reach, etc. all apply equally in both sports
Jeremy I love u and ur vids and I subscribe to u r such an inspiration to me 😄😃😃😃 and just to let u know I put the wrong name for my name I am actually a boy I play at the North shore winter club in North Vancouver bc I am on the atom A3 team😃
Hi Jeremy! I recently got a new stick from an off season clearance, and ive been practising my shots with it for some time now. Its a tad too long to me without skates, but im worried about cutting it as it will be too short for me when im on skates later when the season starts. Should i just cut it, and add an extension once i get on skates, or should i get another maybe cheaper stick for off the ice training? Also, if i end up buying a cheaper stick for off the ice training, should i get a stiffer or whippier flex than i have now? (77) If i get another 77 flex and i cut it, it will be stiffer (87), or i could buy and INT stick which is already shorter but whippier (67) Ive just started hockey so not alot experience with different sticks
Try to make your "practice" stick as similar to your "game" stick as possible, this way your motions are the same either way. If you're practicing outside on asphalt or concrete, use a similar but cheaper stick in the line or a training accessory like the Hockey Wraparound. It forms a shield around your blade so you don't damage your expensive stick.
I'm 5,6 and I've always used a stick that's about the same height as me or a little bit taller than me, I do really well with it (shooting, stick-handling, ect.) I just prefer my hockey stick that length.
I just switched to a longer WOODEN stick, I can't flex any stick anyway and the weight helps me shoot better. The length was better also but now I know why. The blade lays on the ice better, I am an upright player... WOULD like to be more of a bend knees and lean over player.
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I recently switched from a stick that came up to around my mouth to a stick that reaches to just under my collar bone on skates. I play more of a finesse, offensive style of hockey and I had heard that a shorter stick would be better for dangling, so I made the switch. What I didn't expect was that my shooting actually improved as well, because, as you mentioned, longer stick generally means more power, so I figured I was sacrificing some goal-scoring ability from farther out. I don't know if my shot is necessarily harder, but because I'm using a shorter stick, my body is in more of a natural shooting position as I'm skating (ie more bend in the knees, lower hand closer to the blade of the stick, etc), so I find that I can get a good, technically sound shot off much more quickly without having to adjust my hands/body, compared to when I used a longer stick, which caused me to have less bend in my knees and have the puck further from my body when I shot. Its also worth mentioning that I feel much stronger on the puck in the corners and off face-offs, again, because the shortness of the hockey stick is causing me to play with my body lower to the ice.
Anyway, awesome videos, keep up the good work!
ctebbe87 I am 6'3 260 and a center/defense. Everyone INSISTED that I use a stick up to my chin. So I DID. my blade was almost a body length away from me, and people were literally scooting the puck off my blade and poke checking EASILY. I looked online and found a tip that said you should wear skates, let your hands hang at your side, and see what the blade does, and try and make sure it can lay flat on the ice. The shaft end was on the ice with my blade off the ice. I made a mark where my pinky would be if I gripped the stick with my whole hand so the blade was flat on the ice, cut it down, tapped up and it was a bazillion times better. I even dangled on someone just goofing around. It puts your top hand right in front of you as well. I guess its IT'S ALL PREFFERENCE. Thanks so much to Coach Jeremy. He CONSTANTLY stresses that almost everything in Hockey, aside from some core fundamentals, is prefference.
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I was going to read it but... I’m lazy😂
@@XMetalChefX I thought for defense a longer stick is good.
@@areebmasoodi8932 like I said I agree with coach. It's all preference.
as the equipment manager for a 6 year old who has outgrown his stick, this video is much appreciated.
coming from someone who has played for over 10 years now, let him find what he likes. a lot of players i’m around like a shorter stick with a larger curve like P92 (matthews). i have tended to like a longer stick with P88 which is a much flatter curve made for passing, which has always been my strong suit (i was also defense for like 6/7 years but play everywhere). i’ve tried a wide variety of tape jobs, stick lengths, curves, etc. and since he’s just starting, for future reference let him try a variety.
also.. good luck with the price 😉
Great video. Three things you might add regarding pros and cons that I think should be considered: 1. shorter stick is harder for someone checking you as there is less leverage and you tend to have more weight on your stick as you are leaning over more. 2. Shorter stick allows you to tuck your top hand in to keep the defender from behind from tapping your hand to destabilize your stick handling. 3. shorter stick lowers your position and makes it harder to keep your head up while stick handling and also lowers your visibility to find your open teammates. I am an older rec hockey player and I still play around a bit with the length but typically end up just a tickle above the chin. It seems when I observe the young up and comers their sticks are getting longer and longer and they are doing just fine -especially against this old fart.
All your vids help me out in hockey so much
Another great video with some great advice. I always found for me that my preferred stick length would always vary. Depending on how I was playing, if I was scoring and how the puck felt on my stick. Proper stick length is SO important to having confidence with the puck. So figure it out however you need and don't be afraid to make adjustments.
Bless your soul for making this video.
Depending on the lie, length, and shape of blade...measuring with the chin/nose method can result in different lengths of stick. I like the method you describe towards the end of the video, as you can feel where your length needs/wants to be. It also addresses the variations of blade lie.
I measure from the heel to butt, using a measuring tape. It happens that it is about the same as the distance from one finger tip to center of other elbow, measuring with arms out across the chest. Note that I use a short stick.
Can you/did you make a video on the blade? I know different blades you need to shoot the puck "differently" and I'm having slight trouble finding my groove sometimes
ah man that colt is so nice
Answered my questions perfectly. best channel
is there a video coming on different blade patterns and lies? would be sweet
Honestly I like my sticks longer for more power in my shots but I'm a winger so my stick is more of a defensemans stick but I prefer to try to just snipe than deke to the net and score.
Could you post a video finishing how to make a backyard rink?
Very clear coaching
Howie Meeker videos also give great information on Hockey Stick sizing....Just look at the old school pro's Lafluer, Gretzky, Lemieux...All have a stick about 3" cut below their chins...Better puck control
Whats the lie of the stick though? 4,5,6, sometimes 7 or 8
Yeah, but what you gonna do on the defence with a super short stick?
Nauris Ozols defence wasn't such a big concern for Gretzky, Lemieux, and Lafleur lol
Thank you Jeremy, i´m trying to learn Hockey in line here in Brazil and i´m thinking my stick is too long beause i can´t used it in from of me .
I was taught; up to your nose in socks, under your chin with skates on.
Same
Me too, but it depends how big your nose is :P
Too short
Nose on skates
Made a big difference cutting It a few inches. Much more accurate and powerful!
Can u make a vid on stealing the puck away from forwards and how to use the stick lift effectively?
I’m 5 foot 2 what should I use I’ve never played imma just play street hockey
We wanna see you play! Get a friend to record your games
I'm still looking for the follow up video for the FWD. How accurate was the speed vs. a radar gun?
A radar gun is more consistent. Sorry I haven't got the review up, I was waiting for them to update the app and then got caught up with other videos and projects. I will likely do an updated review in the spring or summer.
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Thanks, coach! Going to re-cut my stick now! haha. You should've demo'd on skates yourself.
excellent job!
What works for me is after a few practice I look at my tape job, how it wears down at the bottom of the stick blade. If it peels off evenly, that is my lenght.
Good idea, but the lie of the blade can also affect the wear of the tape. I am going to mention that in my video about the blade.
The hockey stick chin is short as it's a cover for the brown cupboard aka lion the witch and the wardrobe
Same rules for goalie's stick? Thanks
I use to just above the nose cause I can dangle shoot stick handle and am so much better with it I cant believe people use it any shorter than the mouth
Are you planning on doing the follow up video you talked about. With the flex and lie?
Jeremy, I'm 5'7 tall, weight around 115 pounds.. and I heard from other video that the right stick flex for a player is the flex should be half of my weight. Therefore, 50 flex stick is the right for me? which is a short stick.. And in your video, you said that shorter stick doesn't generate alot of power because of the flex.. I like to play as defenceman, so I use longer stick with 85 flex which is above half of my weight, and I find it hard to flex BECAUSE MAYBE I'm not over 160 pounds.. But there are times I rarely able to flex it with a slapshot and snapshot which I can see the puck flys off really quick.. So which stick is right for me to use? the shorter 50 flex? or should I stick with my longer 85 flex stick?
I think an Intermediate-sized stick would be best, 55-65 flex.
Is having it up to your nose with skates on the right way to go
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Jeremy, I bought a total one nxg a month ago and I can say that its one of the best sticks I've ever had. But the thing is its 74 flex so I'm starting to fan on it a lot as I get stronger. So , should I cut it down to get a stiffer flex? I don't really know how it would affect me shooting and crashing the net because I'm more of a power forward so overall what would you recommend? Also I play peewee AAA if that means anything
Where is the outdoor rink video?
Hi, could you please tell me which you think is more important, the right stick length or right stick flex? I have a stick that is the right flex but maybe a little long? Should I cut it or get used to it?
+Sweat Blood and Hockey , get used to the flex. the feeling for flex will always differ every time you play depending on stick life and your current physical condition
If you're a defenseman than a longer stick will be better for you
They are both important. If you have a stick that is too long or short, or a stick that is too whippy or stiff it can throw off your game. Try different manufacturer's if you need to, you'll find the right spec. It's hard to balance the flex and height of a stick. Sometimes you're in between a manufacturer's specs and are forced to compromise.
I've been playing for about 4 years but I don't know if I'm a PWF or a Sniper, etc any recommendations to find out.
How do you score most of your goals? How would you rate your stick handling ability compared to the rest of your league?
nice video
Hi ! Is it bad if i train hockey shot at home with not skates ?
I have the best hand on my team and I use a stick up to my eyes I’m a left winger
im 6.2 on skate i need a long one .cause i was crounching for a while
I am using a medium size stick
anyone know the length of crosby and duchenes sticks?
My friend from Montreal suggested that the stick goes to your nose height or slightly more if you're wearing shoes instead of skates.
how did you get a brand new Chara stick?
I noticed with some cheaper tape that it left marks on my car seats, does this tape have any similar issues or does it hold up pretty well. Also it may have been due to heat since I live in California, not sure.
not related to the video but yes cheaper hockey tape leaves marks, and they feel like paper. If you're buying hockey tape make sure you feel it, it should feel like fabric.
Thanks for the vid Jeremy, it's been very helpfull ! I'm about to buy a new stick and still have doubts on the flex, I'm 35 and wight 85 kilos, acording to tipical rules I should use a 85 flex stick, the problem is that I started playing hockey about a year ago and I still have some trouble flexing the stick, Do you think It'd be better to buy an intermediate 65 flex stick until I have better technique and more power ? thanks !
You should get a 65 flex until you develope the proper skills. I started with a wimpy 40 flex and over the course of 3 years I now use a 65 flex. I am 12 and it still gives me trouble but its not about weight or muscle its more about the proper technique.
Thanks Michael ! I'm trying a 65 this week and also a sr 77 flex, that someone told that may work for me as well
Great good luck with the new stick!!
i would definitely try a softer one. It's not a goal to use the hardest stick possible. you want to be able to easily flex your stick, even when a d-man is hooking you and you are almost falling.
I wish I saw this video when I first started skating. I would've saved myself a ton of money. I was playing with the wrong lie this whole time.
I'm a center who makes his money off dangling and sniping, I usually dangle in to around the slot then if the goalie is deep in the net I'll shoot and snipe, but if he is far out ill come in and deke him out and use my hands to undress him, I usually it my stick to just about my bottom lip, maybe more like chin, and it works perfect for me.
Hi I've seen most of your videos and they've been really helpful so far. I was wondering if you can do a video on the proper techniques for puck handling? I've been practicing a bit with a ball, but am not sure if I'm doing it properly. Thanks and keep up the good work!
try his Howtohockey.com site or RUclips channel. Lots of videos and articles on that.
Does cutting down stick effect lie?
No it doesn't. Best way to cut your stick is hold the stick in one hand facing forward and have you arm relaxed at the side of your body, the stick blade should be flat on the ice. Depending on the lie of the stick the stick will be longer or shorter.
Tyler Dowed it can if u cut it to short or of u cut it down most of the stick but most of the time if you cut down a few inches, no
@@johnnyhockey7345 The lie is a physical charactistic of the stick which allows you to choose how far the blade is away from your body.
@@johnnyhockey7345 Cutting the stick wont effect lie.
One simple question: Can your tips be used in inline hockey? I have been training for some weeks now and I wonder if there is much difference between Ice hockey and Inline hockey.
I'd say: YES! Make sure the height of chassis+wheels is about the same as your ice skate's holder+steel. Otherwise, dangling, shot power, reach, etc. all apply equally in both sports
@@michaelbuono9826 aka blood shot eye
Short stick is better for snappers to
i use middle of my nose on socks/barefoot and around my mouth on skates
Jeremy I love u and ur vids and I subscribe to u r such an inspiration to me 😄😃😃😃 and just to let u know I put the wrong name for my name I am actually a boy I play at the North shore winter club in North Vancouver bc I am on the atom A3 team😃
I find it that if a stick is too short it forces you to hold the stick with one hand more often. (Trying to catch a puck, stealing puck, etc)
good I'm a up right skater and I use s taller stick my twin brother is complete opposite he's a danger I'm a shoot first guy
im a dangler i think .I see i create play .i have that vision . i was say .i was not predictable .
You should be a goalie on here as well for those of us in the crease. :)
I am 5'1 and i am useing chara size stick
Hi Jeremy! I recently got a new stick from an off season clearance, and ive been practising my shots with it for some time now. Its a tad too long to me without skates, but im worried about cutting it as it will be too short for me when im on skates later when the season starts. Should i just cut it, and add an extension once i get on skates, or should i get another maybe cheaper stick for off the ice training?
Also, if i end up buying a cheaper stick for off the ice training, should i get a stiffer or whippier flex than i have now? (77)
If i get another 77 flex and i cut it, it will be stiffer (87), or i could buy and INT stick which is already shorter but whippier (67)
Ive just started hockey so not alot experience with different sticks
ZusFrank lol
Try to make your "practice" stick as similar to your "game" stick as possible, this way your motions are the same either way. If you're practicing outside on asphalt or concrete, use a similar but cheaper stick in the line or a training accessory like the Hockey Wraparound. It forms a shield around your blade so you don't damage your expensive stick.
I have those gloves
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it may seem weird but im 4,7 and I use a stick just over my head and I have a great shot with it
Wow, another cuber that loves hockey!!! Hi ;)
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I'm 5,6 and I've always used a stick that's about the same height as me or a little bit taller than me, I do really well with it (shooting, stick-handling, ect.) I just prefer my hockey stick that length.
it's just what ever you prefer to play with as long as you can perform well with it
Chara uses warrior
Stakes for skates lol 0:58
I use a stick up to my nose cause I'm defense
I'm a defense man, what should the length of my stick be?
Probably between your mouth and your nose.
I just switched to a longer WOODEN stick, I can't flex any stick anyway and the weight helps me shoot better. The length was better also but now I know why. The blade lays on the ice better, I am an upright player... WOULD like to be more of a bend knees and lean over player.
im so sad datsyuk left the nhl... cant watch him anymore
I am joking
My stick comes to the top of my forehead
On skates, my stick goes a couple inches over my forehead. I hate shorter sticks.