Pre-scanning and scanning are essential skills in hockey that directly impact decision-making, spatial awareness, and injury prevention. We look into how to improve these skills.
Understanding how torque is applied in hockey can inform training programs aimed at enhancing strength and power, ultimately improving a player's performance. Effective torque generation enhances performance through improved ball speed, control, and accuracy.
Hockey requires finely honed visual acuity and with it, effective hand-eye coordination (HEC). This neurological ability allows the body's visual system to guide hand movements and entrench kinematic patterns. We look into the science and suggest some training.
Our top of the line drag flicking weapon of choice with smart-design input from BlackSticks defender and drag flicking legend Hayden Shaw. The SENSHI (Japanese: ‘ warrior’) is constructed of 18K spread tow carbon to maximise power:weight output and vouchsafe longevity.
Another of our original moulds, the SENSHI structural highlights include the extended PPG scoop for reducing torque and optimising re-bound energy; the mitt - an ever so slight concave groove ( vs old school boomerang indents ) for optimising close control and the maxxed out new Hammer OVERTIME backhand zone, all work in concert to deliver crisp power and soft control. Subtely of angled delivery is assisted by the OCTA handle and the new GeckoGrip works nicely with the piezo-fibre enriched handle to dampen vibrations.
Light, powerful with crisp delivery the SENSHI also has decent touch and feel.
Comes with free quality ball and spare Gecko or Chamois grip.
Our 12K powerhouse defender and counter-attacker’s stick. This has been designed from the get-go to deliver stinging hitting power off both sides, make long range overheads easier, increase your effectiveness in block tackles and still provide a velvet first touch. YARI ( Japanese for ‘spear’ ) introduces the new ZORBA+ rubber screw in end cap to reduce vibration, the Soft Mitt tiny concave ( 0.25mm) control surface and Octa-Grip handle which is designed to maximise backhand presentation of surface area and impact efficacy through the bevels. It also enables subtle wrist postioning for drag flicking.
Extensively researched and tested, the YARI seems to have a sweet spot for some drag flickers as well.
Comes with free quality ball and spare Gecko or Chamois grip.
Pre-scanning and scanning are essential skills in hockey that directly impact decision-making, spatial awareness, and injury prevention. We look into how to improve these skills.