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The weight of a hockey puck changes the shot a lot. A lighter puck can not be hit as hard and their more of a posibility of the trajectory being off. A heavier puck will be too heavy to be shot at high speeds, therefore the shot wouldn't be quite as hard.
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What is the density of steel shot?
It depends on what type of steel is used to make the shot and what the size of the shot is. The smaller the size, the more it will weight.
Is anything shot or thrown into the air weightless?
no everything has weight.
What is the weight of shot?
16 lbs. For men and 8.8 lbs . For women
Why do objects that are thrown or shot follew a curved path?
Because the gravitational force from Earth will change the velocity.
How heavy is a shotput?
Regulation weight for high school is 12 lbs, college weight is 16 lbs.
How do you save a high school hockey shot?
Block the puck
Is it possible to melt a hockey puck with a slap shot?
That's something for the myth busters
How would you take a shovel shot in ice hockey?
There is no such thing as a "shovel" shot in hockey. This is a Mike Emrick-created expression that extends from when a player "shovels" or dumps the puck into the offensive zone, so Emrick called it a "shovel shot!" ***The shovel shot is simply using one's stick to push the puck in a desired direction. There is no rolling of the wrist to propel the puck. It is very basic and it is indeed a shot.***
Are there any energies when you shot a hockey puck?
As far as I am aware, there is something called Kinetic energy, the movement of the puck causes kinetic energy.
Can hockey tape alter the accuracy of a shot?
Yes it does because it helps feel the puck and aim it..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why does hockey need flexibility?
Flexibility is important to a hockey stick as it provides an extra flick to the puck when taking a slap shot or snap shot which further provides more speed.
What is the name of an ice hockey strike?
Their is a slapshot, which is the most powerful shot in hockey. Its speed in the NHL can range from 80-105mph. Wrist shot is when the puck is pulled through he body launching the puck of the stick like a sling shot. A snapshot is also used as a shot, and the wrist literally snap when striking the puck. This is used for quick releases/ Also, passes are used which can look like a "Strike"
What is a wrist shot?
A wrist shot is a shot in ice hockey which involves primarily the wrist muscles to propel the puck using the concave side of the blade.
What is a top shelf goal in hockey?
a top shelf goal is when the puck is shot in the upper part of the net
What is a wrist shot in hockey?
A wrist shot is using you wrist to shoot a puck without slapping it off ice, you keep it on the ice when you shoot.
What is a hockey scoop?
it is when you scoop the puck up onto the blade of your stick, more of a trick-shot type thing.
Who is the best at deking in the NHL?
Sidney Crosby is the best puck handler and deker in all of Hockey he has a pretty good shot to.
