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Yeah, I think you’re probably on something! Check out my first video on my channel “shoot like Bedard” towards the end of it I talk about a very similar mechanic!

Thanks for watching! I believe my stick is around an 85 flex. However, I did cut it down, so it’s probably a little stiffer. I do intend to get a whippier stick in the future. I’d say most people could benefit from having a more flexible stick. Pretty much every kid I coach uses a stick that is too stiff

Thanks for the comment! I could’ve worded this better, but I agree-Bedard definitely isn’t the only player who shoots like this. Ovechkin often likes to shoot off his inside edge, especially on one-timers. That said, Bedard does seem to use this technique more frequently than most other players. For example, Matthews tends to shoot with his foot more straight, like you mentioned. At the end of the day, these guys have a ton of tools in their toolbox. To be effective, you need to be able to shoot off your inside edge, outside edge, left foot, and right foot. That said, I wouldn’t say Bedard is doing a true C-cut here. A C-cut is a pretty distinct semicircular movement, and what he’s doing is more of a weight transition. He starts in a wide base, shifts his weight briefly onto his inside edge, and his leg pops out straight almost immediately after. Because this happens so quickly, it doesn’t seem like his momentum really changes.

Thank you for the comment and the Bible verse! I am also a believer. I have a passion for coaching and teaching we will see where God leads.

@ Amen brother keep doing this God has and will bless you ❤️‍🔥❤️✝️

lol thanks for watching. When you’re passionate about something you’ll find a way to do it!

That is true! However, it is impressive that bedard is able to shoot over 80 mph with a snapshot!

Thanks for watching! It’s really not special. It’s just 4 x 8 piece of plywood with a plastic veneer glued on top. I do intend to make a better shooting pad..if I come up with a good solution, I’ll make a video about it.!

Bedard definitely has the tow down when he starts his snap shot. This seems to be the trigger he uses to set his wrist right before he loads the stick for his toe drag release. However, I do not see NHL players doing a tow down movement for their one timers. There needs to be a lot of friction with how the blade interacts with the ice. The blade needs to have consistency! if your contact is to toe first and then go load the stick The blade is going up. This feeling could be helping you or hurting, you. , I’d have to see your mechanics to know for sure. .

@@PaperCut2UGaming If focusing on hip drop and rotation helps you achieve a better shot, then by all means, do it. I’ve never said not to rotate or drop your hip-different cues work for different players. Ultimately, the key is to load the stick. My argument is that if you have the right grip and position the stick properly to generate leverage, everything else will react naturally because we’re athletes. That said, I’ve watched all his videos, and while his snapshot mechanics are better, these faulty mechanics are really highlighted in his one-timers

@@johanjotun1647 I’ll definitely keep that in mind. I’m a new TH-camr here.

@@HockeyBalanceDoing great work, keep it up!

“Bedard himself said getting the top hand out was a ‘big thing’ for him. I don’t think it’s just about shooting in tight areas, though that’s definitely a benefit. His mechanics allow for that, but the top hand also provides leverage and control. His shot took a huge leap after he broke his bottom hand and was forced to rely on his top hand-it really highlights how critical it is. Whether you focus on the top hand or keeping the shaft in front, the key is being able to generate leverage, which this coach wasn’t achieving.”

@@HockeyBalance I would like to add, I don’t expect this hockey phenom to have the communication skills or understanding of the bio mechanics as to why he has a great shot. He simply has a great shot, and he’s been asked about it for many years, and he probably put about 15 mins of mental energy to have an immediate canned response to questions regarding his shot. I agree it’s his top hand of course that makes his shot so great, but that’s with every non slap shot for anyone. Hockey stick technology has changed drastically over the last 10-20 years and I think he naturally found a great shooting technique. It’s a great subject very interesting video thank you, I might study further and make my own video. Cheers

That’s a lot to think about! In my opinion, the less you think about the better. I believe if you have the proper stick flex and you learn to grip it and load it properly the body organizes itself naturally without having to think about it so much.

@@chrisnegenman Thanks for the feedback! Loading the stick is very similar between a slap shot and a snapshot. Yes, Conor Bedard is talking about a snapshot, but if you do a quick Google search on both shots, you’ll see the similarities-especially the bent elbows I mentioned. The bottom elbow stays bent just before loading the stick, then extends through the shot to load it even more. You definitely don’t shoot with a tight, rigid bottom hand like you suggested. I’m just a washed-up AA coach with a passion for the game, sharing what I’ve learned over the years. If you’re interested, I’ve got plenty of shooting tutorials on my channel that break down different mechanics for various shots-check them out!

There’s tons of video and video analysis of top shooters doing snaps, wrists and slapper all with bent elbows, the top hand not punched out super far and a ton of upper body rotation. In the NHL, it doesn’t seem to matter which type of shot, it’s hard to find footage of top shooters, playing actual NHL games and sticking their arms out, super straight and far like those shooting coaches teach. Watch Ovechkin actually shoot. He’s not doing what those top shooting coaches say is proper technique. So is the top scoring player of all time doing it wrong and he just got lucky?

@ Thanks for the feedback! Just to clarify, I don’t really teach ‘punching the top hand.’ My focus is more on proper grip and leverage points because, when those are right, the body tends to organize itself naturally. You’re absolutely right that in certain situations, like a big wind-up or a rotational shot, you do need a lot of chest and body rotation to load power into the stick. But what’s interesting is that players can also shoot effectively with minimal rotation. If you watch guys like Phil Kessel shoot off one foot, they’re generating power through a hip hinge, body tension, and core strength. In those moments, they’re not relying on rotation-it’s all about leverage, blade lag, and letting the stick’s flex do the work. What’s amazing is how modern sticks allow players to load them both ways, depending on the situation. You can go rotational when you have time and space, or you can use pure leverage when you need a quick, efficient release. I’ll be diving deeper into this in an upcoming video.. thanks for watching

Slapshot you rotate your hands th-cam.com/users/shortsPA9rTktaQqs

Make sure you get the proper stick flex and work on your grip! Thanks for watching

@@sovhozKuban yes! I would agree with you. It’s a powerful movement, but also needs to be graceful.

You need to keep a firm or tight grip on the lower hand for clappers (that's my experience anyway), as the weight of the puck is going to attempt to open the blade. Granted, it's important to hit the puck closer to the heel of the blade, but still, it requires a firm grip imo. Again, great clappers are perhaps the hardest shot to master in hockey, so it does take a lot of practice to get right, especially with one timers.

ffs... who told you that?!... your grip should be tight asf...otherwise you will never be able to bend the shaft.., moreover if you do a slapshot with weak grip the shaft will bounce back to the bones so bad so after 300 shots in a row you will get to the ambulance...

@@c.fitch67 more coming soon! Thanks for watching

@@SonOfGod7-12 glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

Thanks, thanks for watching! I really appreciate the feedback. I’d love to shoot around with your coach! I’m still researching the shot! There’s always something to learn

At the end of the day, we’re trying to propel an object towards the target. It’s not rocket science! I don’t think that there’s necessarily one perfect way to shoot the puck.. I’m more interested in where the pucks going..if it’s coming off of the stick with a quick release and if the shots hard. There’s different ways to do this, but athletic people do tend to get in similar positions. Masons a smart guy, but I think he’s trying to manufacture these positions rather than have them come naturally through loading the body and the stick correctly. The release with the new sticks is definitely different!

That’s what I’m always criticizing my son on! Too many stick handles! I guess I’m a hypocrite.. I’ll definitely keep that in mind when I’m shooting again. Thanks for watching.

@@billr2375 right on! Keep it simple, let me know how it goes

@@OwenA6 having a rounded toe can help. Stick flex is gonna be the most important! You need to be able to flex your stick without a whole lot of effort

What shooting pad is that?

@ it’s nothing special. It’s just a pressure-treated piece of plywood with a small plastic veneer that I bought it Home Depot. I can make a video if you would like.

@@HockeyBalance I saw the plastic recommendation on reddit, did you spray the plastic with a silicone to use rubber pucks?

@@prdents no where special! Didn’t play my first ice season until I was 18. Grew up in the south! lol