Backhands through Self Exploration
- Goalies do not like backhand shots because they are unpredictable.
- The backhand is a disappearing art in youth hockey development.
- That is a mistake because this shot must be learned.
- This is a weapon of a shot.
- Hard to get power on a backhand.
- I use weighted pucks to work on backhands as one training stragegy.
- When you switch to a regulation puck it goes in with a vengeance.
- We work on backhands at all Battle Camps.
- The best way to work on them is at home in the garage.
- When I talk about self exploration I mean practicing on your own.
- No coach. No tutor. Not at a skill session.
- Try shooting 25 backhands standing on one foot off balance.
- Shoot backhands from uncomfortable positions.
- Backhands in general are uncomfortable.
- That is why I love the Mr. Assist Stick handling Shooting and Passing Tool.
- You can work on backhands.
- Many shots made while using the Mr. Assist do not boomeragng back to you perfectly.
- This is realistic practice because perfect passes are not the norm.
- It will boomerang back through your legs.
- To your forehand.
- Then to your backhand.
- Forcing you to shoot and stick handle on both your forehand and your backhand.
- Use the tool. Your hands will improve.
- I hear from kids all the time, especially regarding their backhand improvement through self exploration due to practicing with Mr. Assist.
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