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How do I tape my ears to my helmet?

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Head to your local hockey store and buy some high quality stick tape. (The more expensive the better.) Make a little roll out of the tape, so that the sticky side is facing outwards, and firmly press it to your ear. Proceed to put on your helmet as usual.

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How do I get a slap shot high off the ice?

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Follow through higher. Note: This is usually a bad thing. Keep your shots down low.

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How do I put my helmet back together? I got hit with a slap shot in the head and my helmet cracked.

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It's best that you get a new helmet if this happened. A cracked helmet will no longer provide you as much protection as before.

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I can't take a slap shot to save my life with the stick I have, but when I use my friend's, I can rip clappers all day. Why?

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There could be a few factors. Could be the loading zone, could be the amount of flex, could be length.

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Is it the same for roller hockey?

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Yes, you'd perform a slap shot in roller hockey just as you would in ice hockey.

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Why do players hit the ice with the stick before taking a slapshot?

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Because that "loads" tension on the flexible stick. The stick can then whip back into shape, thus adding a lot of power to the shot.

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What if my stick has very little flex and I weigh 75 pounds?

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Your stick flex should be half your weight to have a good slap shot. The ideal for you would a 35-40 flex.

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Is it better to take a wrist shot if I’m a forward?

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It depends on what position you play and at what level. In general, if you're a center, wrist shots are vital to help get the puck at the net quickly. When you're a wing, wrist shots are still important, but you should also learn how to take a proper slapshot in case you get a smooth pass from one of your other players.

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