Jonathon v Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Alright so I’m about ready to order my Brian’s blocker and I’m pretty sure since it’s custom I can tell them where I want the hand. Pros and cons of : high, center, and low hand position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 High: Dumb Center: Standard positioning on a blocker. Good coverage. Low: Better high coverage, better ability to paddle down 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 39 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: High: Dumb Center: Standard positioning on a blocker. Good coverage. Low: Better high coverage, better ability to paddle down Boom... end the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, BadAngle41 said: Boom... end the thread. is there actually any benefit to a high position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Max27 said: is there actually any benefit to a high position? Getting beat high blocker less and better feel on stick? maybe EDIT: this is with the board high Edited January 8, 2019 by ThatCarGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: Getting beat high blocker less and better feel on stick? maybe yeah i could see that but like @coopaloop1234 said you get better high coverage w a lower placed palm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said: High: Dumb Always hated how high Belfour had his hand placement... it just looks weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, Max27 said: is there actually any benefit to a high position? 12 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: Getting beat high blocker less and better feel on stick? maybe I suppose the reverse lower palm position... Better low coverage (likely increased overlap w/ pads) and lessens your ability to go paddle down. Maybe someone can find Dan Blackburn on IG and ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathon v Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said: High: Dumb Center: Standard positioning on a blocker. Good coverage. Low: Better high coverage, better ability to paddle down So low hand positioning covers high blocker better, and you can get into paddle down easier... is it not as good down low as center, also how does it cover high better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Jonathon v said: also how does it cover high better High blocker means high coverage ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ EDIT: this is with the board high Edited January 8, 2019 by ThatCarGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawtendy48 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I would start out with not resting it on the side of your pad, bring it out in front of you where you can see it in your peripherals in your regular stance, and keep your stick in the middle of in between your legs and see how that works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Could also get a Warrior blocker and change the position whenever you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Some of the confusion here might be high/low/middle HAND position vs. high/low/middle BOARD position. Like with the markings on the moveable palm on Warrior blockers: Low = low hand/high board position Mid = mid hand/mid board position High = high hand/low board position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Punisher Goalie said: Some of the confusion here might be high/low/middle HAND position vs. high/low/middle BOARD position. I actually never considered confusion lol. My bad. Looking back at my post I contradicted myself even Here's Warrior: Edited January 8, 2019 by ThatCarGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 38 minutes ago, Jonathon v said: how does it cover high better your hand will be lower on the board so youll have more board above your hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL42 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 most goalies have low, this avoids double coverage.j the offset is usually just an 1". You dont really need high as this is achieved by challenging (cutting down the vertical angle) and push blocker forward with active hands. Also the reason why u don't need huge paddles that everyone think they need as most pros have short paddles with rocker heels and blade shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 42 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: Could also get a Warrior blocker and change the position whenever you want. Bingo. I don't typically advocate for them but this is a nice custom benefit they offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackem30 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Somewhat ironic that Belfour favored such a high blocker position — I remember in the 90's, he and Potvin were both credited with popularizing the paddle-down. Plus, he was notorious for being insanely picky about his gear, to the point that he'd work on his own stuff, rather than let his equipment managers do it. Given his reputation, I'd think he had his blocker positioned that way for a reason (even if it's incorrect, by modern standards). Personally, I always thought it looked kinda cool... but as everyone's said, it's generally the least functional place to have your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isles12 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 High: easier to blocker your opponents in the teeth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old but slow Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 High hand= more coverage low blocker... in theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG35 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 High hand/low board all day long... Easier coverage on the low above the pad, inside the post sniper shot. Less low holes when blocking or in RVH. If you can’t get into paddle down your wrist strap is way to tight. Plus the extra space between the board and your hand makes it easier to corral loose pucks without bringing your paddle off the ice. If your positioning and reflexes are any good the high shot is not an issue as most people don’t protect the top corner with a vertical blocker position... it’s usually outer corner/edge up so you can put the rebound over the glass or at least in the corner. Otherwise, you would use your shoulder or chicken wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old but slow Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, CG35 said: High hand/low board all day long... Easier coverage on the low above the pad, inside the post sniper shot. Less low holes when blocking or in RVH. If you can’t get into paddle down your wrist strap is way to tight. Plus the extra space between the board and your hand makes it easier to corral loose pucks without bringing your paddle off the ice. If your positioning and reflexes are any good the high shot is not an issue as most people don’t protect the top corner with a vertical blocker position... it’s usually outer corner/edge up so you can put the rebound over the glass or at least in the corner. Otherwise, you would use your shoulder or chicken wing. And yet, if this is your blocker setup, you are low hand high board. No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG35 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Nope... Warrior G4. ”Low” = High Hand/Low Board. It’s the bottom strap of the two velcro removable outside palm anchors. (Fingers pointed up) I can see how that’s confusing though based on the photo... “High” would pull your fingers toward the bottom of the board in a “set” position. Does that make any sense..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 7 hours ago, Punisher Goalie said: Some of the confusion here might be high/low/middle HAND position vs. high/low/middle BOARD position. Like with the markings on the moveable palm on Warrior blockers: Low = low hand/high board position Mid = mid hand/mid board position High = high hand/low board position Have you tinkered with all the settings? If yes, what’s your favorite and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathon v Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Alright so my last post I didn’t make clear enough. People were talking about the board position and not hand position. According to brians site gnetik 4 has neutral hand position, optik has mid, heritage has high, and none have stock low so can I get the pros and cons of HAND POSITION and some suggestions on which one is the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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