How To Stickhandle - the PROPER way!

[hockeygoaliewill]

hey jeremy, question for you, i have a problem stickhandling, i keep losing the puck! i have been playing for a while but i cant seem to get better. i have a smart ball and a shooting pad but once i get on ice, i lose the puck. also its difficult moving it on turns. thank you

[FoxyRoxy299]

i used a rolled up piece of hockey tape as a ball prick to handle but after 5 min working it like a pro then switched to the biscuit and it was like a walk in the park.

[jollilollipop12]

thanks you just tought me how to stick handle.

[DETgreens]

would the green biscuit be good for street hockey? Like can you shoot with it without like chipping the plastic?

[FoxyRoxy299]

@DETgreens as long as you don't hit the post and keep a couple spare.

[ohkfilms]

no canadian jokes yet? about

[smosh0100]

nice sandels

[MrHockeyplayer213]

when did you start playing hockey?

[dcnos1]

dont worry about buyng the the snap on piece for ur stick to use ur top hand, a paper towel roll works just as great, thats what i use.

[MrCosmo11111111]

coool stuff i watch ur vids all the time talk to m bro



[Noobetron5001]

Thank you!



[medhumorpublications]

WHAT IS the name of that device : to make the player use the top handand where can we get one ?

[BostonSecret45]

fact: stick handeling with a ball is harder than stick handeling with a puck.

[dlwmb3]

What is the name of the stick device to make the player use their top hand?

[LudoRock15]

He's got a really long wrist lol. Most people would call that a "forearm"....just sayin'

[LLhockeyplayer]

if you see evegeni malkin he uses his bottom hand i never see him you his top hand stick handling, whats up with that?

[AnusOner]

I'm heavy right hand dominant and shoot righty. I understand having the dominant hand at the top of the stick, but I CAN'T shoot lefty whatsoever. I noticed in this video you're a righty as well. Are you right hand or left hand dominant? And either way what were your reasons for choosing which way to hold your stick? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I spend WAY too much time googling "__________ signing autographs" trying to figure out which players are right/left handed. It's stressful.

[jhocktexas420]

@AnusOner Datsyuk is a lefty, but right hand dominant

[xinSaneKiLLzx]

What's the thing called that snaps onto your stick for kids who use their bottom hands to stick handle?

[JohnnyMafia]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks!

[samivot]

Woah, ok this is weird, is 14 an age where like all kids who like hockey realize it or something, on a few of your videos theres people asking questions about starting hockey and stuff and most are around 14...even me...

[LeftyStylez]

Turn on CC-Transcribe audio and go to 6:08

[ESPMETALLICAFAN17]

Why does my puck flip and bounce when I puckhandle?

[iliketatertotes]

@ESPMETALLICAFAN17 It could be because you are using your bottom hand and you are doing more of a swatting motion instead of the top hand and sliding the puck

[MonkiieDonkiie]

Where can I get the thing that clips on to your stick (glides on your stick)?? I couldn't find it on the howtohockey or the hockeyshot website.

[WhiteGuy4Hire]

can i just use a normal piece of wood thats nice and smooth and flat that i have in the garage instead of buying a skillpad?

[LeftyStylez]

@WhiteGuy4Hire As long as the puck slides good and doesn't flip it should work great!

[ARNDG5]

you guys are great you have helped me with many of my skills i say you guys will become pro

[NANCY5163]

I'm 13, i took skating lessons a couple times but i have trouble with crossovers and backwards skating. I'm working on it. After that i'm gonna learn how to stick handle, but i feel like even when i get good at hockey its gonna be kinda hard to find something like a team to play for besides my school, I REALLY love hockey., can you give me a fiew ideas on where i could find teams to play for??

[UB4Cronics2]

grait tips

[TuzPew]

Is it hard to start icehockey and join in to a team if Im already 18? Are the players in that age already so skilled that its hard for a new player. Or is there some worse "leagues" or something?

[musicMan1445]

Is there any different for left handers

[THANElongboarding]

a good alternative to that black thing that makes it so you cant grip the stick is to use empty toilet paper rolls

[TinoDelvarges]

Im 14 and im JUST getting into hockey. Any advice? (I can't play Ice hockey since im such a loser and can't skate... Is that lame?)

[farnsworth911]

@TinoDelvarges Start by learning how to skate.

[SpontaneousOwl]

Anything that may be causing unnecessary pains in the back and sides while stick-handling?

[Rmttex1212]

Where can i get the black thing that you put around your stick for your lower hand.

[SuperSwaggerization]

@Flyersfan2018 you can lenghten it with a butt end plug. Go to a local store and see if they have them but there really easy to install.

[BrendanJMBrown]

yikes that composite stick against that pavement hurts my ears lol

[BrendanJMBrown]

would a ping pong ball be a challenge that helps your stick handling?

[vqk2016]

Great tips!

[Flyersfan2018]

This is kinda a weird question but, Is there any way you can make a hockey stick longer in length



[melvinjacobie123]

im right handed but but i play hockey with my left, is that normal?

[Bokyotheturnip]

@melvinjacobie123 totally dude, I shoot right as a forward and I catch left as a goalie, handedness is a wacky subject

[BrosephLax]

Thanks man this really helped me. U did a good job

[BrosephLax]

Thanks man I needed some help with my stick handling and this was what I needed. My coach for high school don't teach us anything so thx.

[CgyFlamesCollector]

I love using the golf ball for stickhandling I didn't know you have soft hands to do that thats so sick I am a dangler but i'm not a superstarov. These videos are must watch videos they will teach you a lot.

[ProudPinoyBoy]

I HAVE THE SAME SHIRT! :D

[ipackgrizzbombs]

im glad finally somebodys know how to stick handle, bottom hand is all power, top is all control. people should also know why there so many rightys here in north america compared to europe players. if your right hand dominate, you should be a lefty, if you left hand dominate you should be a righty

[bumblebee4eternity]

im 15 and my parents wont let me play i love the sport i can skate nd stick handle and shit but i dont know where the positions should be when they need to be in certain moments other wise i think im good any advice please

[SimonjWeber]

im 17 just starting these are helping me out a bunch thanks man

[netWorkGreEn]

Nice video! Although I may be wrong but i do not believe that you ever mentioned that you should ALWAYS keep your head up and looking where you are going, especially when your practicing, you play like you practice and if your always looking at the puck you'll be on your ass

[howtohockeydotcom]

@netWorkGreEn Yeah you are right about that, for those who are just learning it is ok to take a peak while learning the move, but when you are trying to perfect the move do it with your head up, so you aren't skating around the ice with your head down, that's just dangerous!

[jdilla21]

@netWorkGreEn cough* cough* crosby

[meatmaster55]

@netWorkGreEn Hey guys! Jermy I am a hockey player i play on travel hockey i would really like a video like power turning! because on my team they have a drill where you have to skate around very close cones but i don't know how to do a powerturn! and crossovers are to slow! i loved the video though it taught me a lot please get back to me thanks!

[meatmaster55]

@meatmaster55 Oh and Jermy could i have my right hand on the bottom of the shaft?

[netWorkGreEn]

@meatmaster55 I do not make videos, I would suggest taking a power skating lesson i will try and give you some tips,

to maintain speed lean forward on your toes with your inside foot placed in front of your body and turn on your toes to turn sharper turn more on your heels try and keep the center of your chest in between your skates to maintain balance at all times , my best advice is to learn from a pro and practice as much as you can, on crossovers the most power comes from your inside leg

[TheSwearbear]

@netWorkGreEn yeah bro forreal i play highschool hockey for the florida state champion team and we have to have our head up 95 percent of the time or we get wrecked every time

[themusic928]

im just starting to play and im a righty. I saw the comment you made that the dominant should be on top. It seems (for me atleast) that i would get better control with my dominant on the bottom and get harder shots. any input on that

[MrWisdom5]

would a pvc pipe or a rollof toilet paper work for the drill ay 4:22

[jton1986]

thanks for taking the time to do these videos, even though everyone has slightly different ways to play seeing you go through movements is very helpful

[traviskasper3]

u guys know u can get a street stick

[101hockeytips]

Hey i am a new hockey training account like howtohockeydotcom. I posted an intro on my account what i am gonna be doing videos about. its not the greatest! so im gonna explain on here. i will be doing videos on tutorials on shooting, deking, stickhandling, and how to have good control of pucks. i will also make videos on reviews(rarely), i will make some on some great equipment you can make at home for after season training! please subscribe to my channel and i will start posting in two days!

[HockeyTipsandTricks8]

how do you get sponserd by howtohockeydotcom

[CrackedIpodCase]

how much is the ice bored???????

[alex801848]

I'm really glad I watched your video, because I realize that I'm stick handling with the lower hand....!!!! But one question, when you're stick handling do you necessary have to lift the stick up? Or just roll your wrist and let it hover over the puck? Because I practice with a tennis ball and I wonder if that'll affect the drill... And if you DO have to lift the stick up a little bit, then are we doing that with the lower hand or the top hand??? (I'm right handed, by the way)

Thanks!!!!!

[BlackMexican85]

Wow you know alot of stuff. I just started watching your videos today and I learned so much stuff already. I've never been in a team before or had anyone teach me anything. Great vids keep it up.

[lucas14321]

Is it alright to use a tennis ball when practising?

[WhiteHeartedd]

@howtohockeydotcom heey its me again :) umm im an average stickhandler like you know im 13 but im having a little problem with my toe drag icant do it that well could you put a toe drag on deke of the week or something?

[ownage3523]

Hey you probably get alot of comments but please respond.. I'm 13 one of the smallest kids in my school.I love Hockey always have. when i was younger I quit skating lessons so I didn't play...I highly regret that. I don't know if I'm good enough though.... If I send you a few videos on my skills can you get back at me? I love your videos, I'm starting to watch them alot.

-Justin

[ttone96]

wow you are a great teacher, I have no one to teach me so I have to rely pn youtube vids like this.

[timebandit5555]

Hey mate, great video. What TPS stick is that please, oh and your video really helped! :)

[worldnotice3]

thanks helped me alot

[HawksFloyd]

you are awsome.

[ThePaaggg]

Can you tell me how I can prevent the puck from rolling?

[omark2391]

no shit

[freegamepick]

Is not your stick too high? It looks like it up to your eyes.

[182below0]

I have a question, I'm right handed and ever since I was 8 I've been a right shot, so my left hand is on top, is this wrong? I looked this video up because I've always been a pretty crappy stickhandler. Also, I live in Texas so it's entirely possible I was taught the wrong way.

[DaWu4Eva]

Hey quick question... I am a righty, and when i stick handle i "control" the puck with my bottom hand, however i still use my top hand as well... its just that when i handle the puck around me, i mainly use my bottom hand to navigate the puck, but my top hand is not motionless. Is it bad that i control the MOVEMENT of the puck with my bottom hand, while my top hand follows in coordination with my bottom hand? and if so, what can i do to adjust it cause it seems uncomfortable using my top hand

[DaWu4Eva]

Hey quick question... I am a righty, and when i stick handle i "control" the puck with my bottom hand, however i still use my top hand as well... its just that when i handle the puck around me, i mainly use my bottom hand to navigate the puck, but my top hand is not motionless. Is it bad that i control the MOVEMENT of the puck with my bottom hand, while my top hand follows in coordination with my bottom hand? and if so, what can i do to adjust it cause it seems uncomfortable using my top hand.

[lnsordo91]

is this a TPS R2 stick? how good is it?

[Zandez97]

Hi dude. Nice video. I've got two questions:

1. What is the name of the thing, you put on your stick, so "You can't grip it"?

2. Do you now a store in Europe, where you can buy stuff like the Green Biscut and Shooting Pads etc.?

I hope to get an answer! :o)

[deathshado04]

I'm a sophomore right now and i'm starting hockey my dominant hand is my right hand but a lot of stickhandling requires left hand should i consider switching to left hand so that i'd be using my right hand to stickhandle?

[howtohockeydotcom]

@deathshado04 most people recommend to have your dominant hand on top, because you top hand should control most of the moves.

[STARSKY1313]

@howtohockeydotcom it's not to late to start if you try hard i'm 14 and i've been playing for about 6-7 years and i've seen people our age just start and don't want to play anymore because they get hit to much during the season, if you can keep your head up and can shake off a hit then go for it!

[gibbbie]

chad



[teamshady04]

when did you start playing im 14 i think its kind of late but i love it so much im playing so yeah...

[howtohockeydotcom]

@teamshady04 14 is definitely not too old to start. I have guys who subscribe to my site and they are in their 40's and just starting!

[TheNorthside613]

@howtohockeydotcom Hey Jeremy could you do a video regarding the proper stick length for forwards and defencemen? It would be much appreciated. Also, You mentioned it's better to have your dominant hand on top, does this mean your left hand is you dominant one? My right hand is my dominant hand but I soot right, so my left hand is on top, so I'm a little confused about that. Thanks!

[systema3run]

@howtohockeydotcom Wow, I'm 16 and I thought I was too old... well maybe I am. But hell wish hockey wasn't so expensive!

[kysalisable]

@teamshady04 I started freshman year of high school, 7 years later im playing D1. It's never too late to learn if you have an athletic side.

[spotboi15]

He makes it look so easy

[BlackhawksRBallin]

Thanks for the advice! I will definatly practice this

[JacksMusicChannelTV]

Thank you soooo much! i'm 15 and just starting out hockey. i always use my bottom hand to control the stick. I watched this and used a toilet roll and put it on my stik and now i get it.! i can stickhandle much better now!

[axxis001]

your videos are really great, I learned a lot from them! keep us updated!

[heavendevon]

@howtohockeydotcom how long have you been playing hockey do you play in any leagues

[CodsZBS]

These videos are very very usefull, keep making them!

[45huntt]

where do you play hockey (you seem very informative)

[Auzinator13]

where can i get the green biscuit puck

[howtohockeydotcom]

@Auzinator13 I've got a link in the video description below the link to my website. Also if you visit How To Hockey there is a $10 off coupon you can use on training aids.

[Auzinator13]

@howtohockeydotcom Ok thanks

[Auzinator13]

is there much of a difference between a shooting pad and a peice of plywood

[penguinfantjpresley]

dude ive spent SO much moiney on composite sticks cuz i used my green B on pavement lol... Now i just buy wooden blades.

[sr016ify]

Your awesome man. Your videos really help a lot. Thank you and keep it up

[aerosmithacdcbonjovi]

Could you use a toilet paper roll instead of the softhands thing??

[howtohockeydotcom]

@aerosmithacdcbonjovi the roll wouldn't work as good, but it would work. Basically all you really need is something that fit's around the stick. I think Paul Kariya would use water bottles.

[aerosmithacdcbonjovi]

@howtohockeydotcom so would you cut out the bottom of the watter bottle??

[howtohockeydotcom]

@aerosmithacdcbonjovi Yeah, just cut off the top and bottom, anything tube shaped really...

[aerosmithacdcbonjovi]

@howtohockeydotcom Thanks for the help im 13 and just starting ice hockey for the first time and your videos have helped alot. Any other tips for me.(ive payed a bit of road hockey and a can skate a bit.

[wikiwangster5000]

could you guys please to a video on defensive responsibilities like what to do and when and where please

[Jay214K]

whats that tube you used in the vid to help withstickhandling with your top hand called?

[howtohockeydotcom]

@Jay214K It's called a softhands, click on the video description, there is a link to where you can buy it (2nd link)

[donervin1]

Hey Jeremy,

Great demo. on top and bottom hand usage etc. I find that most players do not know the difference of how each hand works , I use a cheap six inch paint roller for bottom hand and trim the fuzz off , a toilet paper center piece will let you know whether you are handling the stick gingerly or not with the bottom hand. what is the name of the lower hand att? Throw the golf ball into a concrete wall for very quick agility movements, I will have to get a green biscuit.

kom_ervin@yahoo.com

[jrmanful]

Ive been practicing all summer on my stick handling but im scared what ive learned will not go to the ice with me. tips?

(im in the slapshot challenge and  subscribed to your website)

[howtohockeydotcom]

@jrmanful Things will be a bit different when you get on the ice, but you just need to recognize what is different and adjust. My best advice is to make your off ice area as "ice like" as possible. That is why I use the shooting pad and green biscuit, I find that gives me the least amount of friction.

You could also try using a shorter stick when practicing off ice, when you put skates on it makes you an inch or two taller and that messes some people up.

[donervin1]

@jrmanful

Hey guy,

Practice consistently and constructively as it sounds like you are doing, get numerous sessions of repetition on the ice at stick and pucks etc.

Work on it, trust and let your natural abilities take over. Never worry, learn to play in the immediate moment at hand, in the present. Good luck.

kom_ervin@yahoo.com

[HockeyWarrior14]

You should also always have your head up when your stick handling.

[howtohockeydotcom]

@HockeyWarrior14 Yeah that's a given. I wouldn't say always, even though people say to always have your head up, even the best players take a peak the odd time

[MrHockeynut5]

great video thanks very helpful!!!!!

[xitzgrimx]

how often do you play? that stick looks brand new.

[howtohockeydotcom]

@xitzgrimx Yeah it is brand new, I broke all my other ones doing the slapshot challenge so I just bought that one recently. In the summer there is no where for me to play :( In the winter I play in a few leagues.

[go2google22]

great vid man

[nelsoncards]

are those gloves bauer xxxx ?

[howtohockeydotcom]

@nelsoncards They are Bauer something or another, I just bought them at the end of the season I think there might be a V in there somewhere with the XX's

[Swizzy]

How come you aren't in the NHL right now?

[one4me03]

AWESOME vid!

[stlfatman]

Thanks for that, I really learned a lot from it.

[Kimchi4Korea]

Great video!!!....i knew i was doing something wrong!!

Thanks!!