My best beer league tips to dominate your league
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- I break down my best tips to being a decent rec or beer league player and how to avoid being the bench warmer, the liability team mate. This is a look into what I do differently than others.
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Wow. Great tips and really spot on. Like you, I started really late and I too focused on working on my natural strengths: skating because I was flexible, and slapshots. I wouldn't say that you're missing any tips that will significantly help you score more goals but to be specific, practice those shots until it comes naturally. I wasn't able to raise my slapshots until I realized I needed to practice taking more shots during warm-ups. And you need to be postionally sound by being in the right place at the right time - don't wait for the puck to come to you and always trying to look for open space.
Totally Owen. Man you’re on these videos and super supportive. Gonna have to do some top supporter videos in the future and everyone send me some video clips to do a large mash up like this. Giving best tips etc. would be super sweet!
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews I'm like you - not in it for recognition. Even if you had 10 Million subscribers, I'd be the same. Just as long as you keep at it and aren't superficial and pretentious, I'll keep supporting what you do. Your content is quality unbiased work, and it really helps people. Your reviews literally save people money as well, telling them what your feedback is on certain products and this is exactly why you should be the top hockey "influencer" versus the current top dogs out there. Mad respect man!
@@owenator truly appreciate that eh. And if any content or anything I put out isn’t meeting the standard just let me know always open for feedback!
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews for sure. And 900 subscribers! That's awesome man. Soon, it'll be 2000 subscribers in no time!
@@owenator hope so more we reach the better!
haven't skated in over 2 years.. watching for inspiration 💪🏼 getting new skated sharpened up this weekend
Glad to hear, get back out there and crush it!
Great job again! Very logical, motivating, smart.. keep on, soon you will have 10 000x more subscribers i am sure... you deserve it !
Thank KB. I hope so more the better hope to help lots of players choose their gear and up their game.
I started two years ago at 55! Best game on the planet. Your tips are spot on for sure, especially exploiting your strengths. I’m starting to go to a gym (I hate doing that but my son wants to). I’m 6’3” 230 and trying to lose weight to get faster. Any additional tips on gym training would be appreciated; if I know it’s going to make me a better hockey player, that’s the motivation I need!
Hey, thanks for the comment and that’s fricking awesome! 55 well done. Playing more is always good 2 days at least 3 is better to get your skill up but also get the benefits of the cardio. When I started as an adult I played so many drop ins like all the time because I wanted to get better and I was just always out on some rando rink. Helps so much
Great tips. I'm in a bulk right now about 20 lbs heavier than I normally would be and I can definitely tell a huge difference. My endurance (even though I am highly active and do resistance training 3-4 days a week) is awful compared to when I was at maintenance weight. My stride is slower, just overall more effort to skate out there. I'll be happier playing hockey when I enter my cut lol.
Yeah I’m cutting as well much lighter these days and helps a lot.
That animated intro is the real deal! love it!
Haha braking a stick seemed right :)
Good video.
One thing I like to do off the faceoff in the defensive zone (when I'm playing wing) is to basically stand on the hashmarks for the other circle, then if the other team wins the draw, I skate up towards their D and get the puck before it reaches them and then normally get a breakaway and sometimes score.
stuff like that is awesome, so unpredictable. works more often than you think it would because most rec hockey is just chaos lol
funny thing is that that _is_ how you're "supposed to"... it's just not in the rec ice hockey stuck in the 70's of "dump and chase", "d-man stands in the corner on defensive face offs" etc so good thinking :) another one is "gain the zone at the wings, or dump it in and chase" - whereas now we're all, "enter further towards the middle so you can have options in either direction". Good luck with hockey :)
@@quickdry3 yeah I hate cliche ways to play and “supposed” toos in hockey. Makes me nuts.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews come play inline hockey then, it's the beautiful game ;) and less mired in the old school thinking of most ice. We're a lot more puck possession focused, and of course the notion of strictly sticking to positions or "D's goes no further than the blue line" type of thinking just isn't there. High level inline would look a lot more "euro" to ice hockey people.
@@quickdry3 sounds pretty awesome actually!
This is so strange I was just thinking on how you should share that wisdom 😂 haha that’s funny love your videos man ! Just broke my ft3 pro I’m hurting now haha
I did my best been asked about it a lot!
No and ft3 breaking is the worst. I just have broke 8 of those when they first came out and miss them everyday lol
I have a couple, one is kinda an addendum to your "calves" recommendation. For me, calves are pretty giant, I've always had big calves, but I needed to do a lot of hip flexor work. My lower back would be so sore after game days, once I got that dialed in, I got a lot faster and wasn't sore. The other thing, off ice training. You're not going to get enough time on the ice to work on things like shooting and stick handling. A green biscuit and shooting pad + 20-30 mins a day and I got light years better. There's no substitute for doing it on ice, but if your technique is good, it'll be easier to put it together while skating (I also live in an area that only has one rink, so ice time is at a premium).
Yes great tips! Huge calves don’t mean power. My calves are small genetically but strength wise can calf raise an
Entire stack machine or 3 45s a side on a seated that’s where power comes from! If you have hip flex trouble jump on the ad and ab duct or
Machine
Awesome straight forward tips
Glad you liked them
Hey love your videos as a 40 year old beer league bum myself. Question, I've always used a Sakic curve since day one and use the p92 now religiously. I'm definitely more of a shooter and saw in a vid of yours that you don't recommend that curve for shooters. Was is the p28 you suggest, for pure shooters? Thanks in advance.
Thanks appreciate that since we are in same boat 40 year old beer leaguers! Curve choice does come down to shot type and success rate. I can’t shoot with a p92. The pocket being less toe to me causes velocity loss. When I used them back to back my shot was more accurate, harder and easier to get off with a p28. The p28 is the best curve retail for a shooter. There are better options like p14, laine and all sorts of stuff avaible with prostock hockey sticks but it means if you like ccm or Bauer you can’t get those sticks. So if you are a retail guy I do recomend the p28 to at least try on your next stick buy and see if it was what you were missing
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews appreciate the response! I just picked up a retail Ft5 pro after watching your video. Was very helpful btw and got an 80 flex and in the p28, as like you, I like the quick release snap shots while skating. I tried the trigger 7 and on my second slap shot the twig snapped (first clapper was a goal). Hoping for more durability out of the Ft5 🤞 Thanks again for helping out the old guys that like fancy things club.
@@MatthewPlayz999 awe sucks on your trigger sometimes they just blow up eh. My ft5 lasted a long time for a top twig hopefully gives you that luck!
Keep it up buddy; 894 subs so far .. only 106 to go (will watch the vid now :))
Slowly but surely. I wanna give away these gloves and shins but not yet at 1000 😎
have you got a link to those grip tools? great video - thanks!
Oh man bought them awhile ago, off a face book ad but similar products are available at most fitness stores if you have a look. Just can’t quite remember the company I got em from
Late to the party - the Sherwood Coffey curve was probably the best stick ever made. Change my mind.
Was a staple for all for years!
Good tips!
That’s Terry, appreciate it. Gotta do a collab when I’m out in Calgary in coming months!
I started ice skating so I could play hockey at 32 and have been going for 3 years.
That’s awesome nice work
I played a sherwood coffey pattern for years, before the composite sticks became dominant.
Good old coffee pattern classic
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews I loved when they started getting whippy. They would break soon after, but that window of whippiness put that little bit extra on my shot.
I buy stiffer sticks now because they are $140 compared to $25 back in the day. Breaking a stick now is kinda heartbreaking.
@@brianstansfield4367 it’s true I test a lot of sticks and when they break it’s rough
the calves one is interesting for me ... nhlers have monster quads, but most of their calves appear under-developed by comparison
Calves are where your acceleration comes from, getting up on your toes at the start of a stride is huge. Also
Calves themselves are terrible for genetics my calves are crazy strong but they aren’t big so would never know it helps my game ;)
Tip #7 should be tip #1!! ... speaking from experience hahaha
Haha it’s not “in order” by the way you’re are killing it man. Damn. I got injured and couldn’t play for a couple weeks than I checked the stats and you just running with it, nice work!
More videos like this!!
Haha noted
Watching hockey works well for me. I usually play better if I've been watching a lot of hockey.
Of course although usually pro hockey is not how the game is played in rec and beer can get away with a lot more creativity
I've found that if I watch a lot of hockey on TV it gives me helpful reminders out on the ice when I play.
@@karlbork6039 yep for sure. i dont have cable any more so never get a chance. usually playoffs at the pub only
Boomer, would love to know your fitness routine honestly, being in shape will already put me at an advantage
My routine is complex and can’t really go all in a comment but weights 6 days a week, yoga x2, cardio on a Pelaton in evening couple times a week. Hockey.
Weights I use different programs and rotation blocks depending on what I’m feeling, I like Beachbody programs, Ryan humiston, Greg doucettes programs and use them a lot.
Good tips boomer trying to get you a few more subscribers I’m 53 and 5’2 and and 170 pounds I played ouaa in my 20s and do a little bit now
Keep up the good work RUDDSY
Thanks Ruddsy! Share it all you can get the word out :) 170 a good weight for hockey won’t get knocked around even at your height I would think!
I haven’t played in years (I’m 47) all my friends that I’ve played with don’t play anymore …… I want to go play again but feel weird about being 47 and going at it alone and starting on a house team
I started at 27 or so and just randomly went to drop ins and eventually got asked to join a team. Don’t have to force it just get out there and play and the community is usually really welcoming
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews yeah have been trying to work up the courage to go play a drop in ….. think I just stop being a bitch and just go to one ☝️
@@franksanborn4565 yep just get in there and do a few. You will start to see some people after a few sessions and get to know them
Play the body and own the corners.
Non contact ?
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews yeah it is easier to lay people out when they don't expect it
@@hawk12983 haha love it
yooooooooo, I made it on the video! hahaha
Yah I figured you would like that ;) your comment stood out most so figured give you the shout out
So, yes, when I lose weight my lungs and speed are a little better but collisions are worse. More weight sees me going through people and staying on my skates more.
It’s a balance I’m 195 right now and perfect size when I was 175 I was to light
Go to stick and puck time and train skills. Beer league is all about skills. Learn to skate. You will never get better just playing. All real athletes practice all the time.
Yep great tips
tip 3 is why your team hates you and your team doesn't win. if you're out there to maximize your own stats/enjoyment/weird ideas at the expense of teamwork i don't want you on my team
My team hates me? Based on what? Your assumptions lol don’t win? We have 5 championships in ten year bro. Go troll someone else, having talent on your team helps you win. Someone has to score bud, everytime I spare with someone new I get asked to come out and join. Weird you must be some
Kinda weirdo to not want talent
I’m starting at 39. Booyah 🫡
Hell yah! Hope you love it