How to Pick a Hockey Stick

Introduction

• Host: Jeremy from How to Hockey with The Hockey Movement
• Video Series Goal: Help viewers better pick a hockey stick
• Series Breakdown: Answer common questions about hockey sticks

Video Series Outline

1. First Video: Should you shoot left or right?
2. Second Video: How to hold the hockey stick?
3. Third Video: Proper height of the hockey stick
4. Following Videos: Discuss curve, lie, and flex of the stick

Determining Whether to Shoot Left or Right

• Right-handed shot: Left hand on top, stick on the right side of body
  • Curve opens up towards the net
• Left-handed shot: Right hand on top, stick on the left side of body
  • Curve opens up towards the net

Dominant Hand Rule

• Dominant hand should be on top of the hockey stick (fine motor skills)
  • Example: Jeremy writes with his left hand -> Left hand on top
  • Top hand controls fine movements, critical for puck control
  • Bottom hand provides power and stability

For Ambidextrous People

• Simple Test: Use a broom or snow shovel
  • Observe which hand naturally goes on top
  • Mimics how you should hold a hockey stick

Conclusion

• Determining stick hand orientation is essential for puck control and power
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