The Physics of Hockeyhttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/2026-10-04T12:00:00ZBackcheck Hockey: Recover Position, Not Just Speedhttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/backcheck-hockey2026-10-04T12:00:00ZLearn how to choose a backchecking route, cover the weak-side attacker, and use a closing-speed calculator to see why chasing from behind can fail.Why Do Hockey Players Tape Their Stick? Grip And Controlhttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/why-do-hockey-players-tape-their-stick2026-10-03T12:00:00ZBlade tape changes puck contact; handle tape helps your top hand steer. Understand friction, protection, wax and how to choose a repeatable hockey tape job.Hockey Training: Build a Better First Three Strideshttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/hockey-training2026-10-02T12:00:00ZTrain hockey acceleration with a short on-ice practice block, clear stride cues and simple checks—plus where off-ice strength and power work fit.Hockey Drills: 5 Focused Exercises With Physics Cueshttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/hockey-drills2026-09-30T12:00:00ZChoose hockey drills for slipping pushes, uneven turns, loose puck control, bouncing passes and erratic shots, with setups, checks and physics cues.Skaters Workout: Lateral Bounds for Hockey Playershttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/skaters-workout2026-09-30T12:00:00ZLearn skater hops, try a short off-ice workout, and understand how lateral force connects to hockey strides—without mistaking hops for edge practice.Forecheck in Hockey: Roles, Systems and the Physics of Anglinghttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/forecheck-hockey2026-09-29T12:00:00ZLearn how a hockey forecheck uses pressure, angling and layered support to disrupt a breakout, plus the roles of F1, F2 and F3.Forechecking in Ice Hockey: Angles, Roles and Systemshttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/forechecking-ice-hockey2026-09-29T12:00:00ZSee how F1, F2 and F3 use angles and support to disrupt breakouts, plus when 1-2-2 and 2-1-2 forechecks trade safety for pressure on ice.How to Skate Backwards on Ice Skates With C-Cutshttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/how-to-skate-backwards-on-ice-skates2026-09-28T12:00:00ZMaster backward skating by building a low stance, carving one-foot C-cuts, alternating smoothly and learning a controlled backward V-stop on ice.How to Skate Backwards: Learn the Hockey C-Cuthttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/how-to-skate-backwards2026-09-28T12:00:00ZLearn the backward hockey stance, inside-edge C-cut and a simple drill progression for controlled, efficient backward skating.Learn to Skate for Hockey: Beginner Skill Progressionhttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/learn-to-skate2026-09-27T12:00:00ZLearn to skate for hockey through balance, gliding, edge pushes, stops and turns, with practical drills and the physics that makes each skill work.Slap Shot Physics: How to Load the Stick and Shoot Harderhttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/slap-shot2026-09-27T12:00:00ZLearn how ice contact and stick flex contribute to slap-shot speed, then use a simple drill to find repeatable contact without merely swinging harder.CCM Visor Recall: Check FMHVR and ACCHVR Modelshttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/ccm-visor-recall2026-09-24T12:00:00ZIdentify recalled CCM FMHVR and ACCHVR visors by model and serial prefix, then follow the correct U.S. or Canadian replacement process.Hockey Cross-Check: The Rule and Physics of the Hithttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/hockey-cross-check2026-09-23T12:00:00ZA hockey cross-check uses the shaft between both hands to forcefully check an opponent. See the rule, the physics and a legal alternative.Hockey Skate Size Guide: Measure and Check the Fithttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/hockey-skate-size-guide2026-09-23T12:00:00ZMeasure both feet, use shoe size only as a starting point, then check toe contact, heel lock and width to find hockey skates that fit.Hockey Puck Weight: Regulation Ounces and Gramshttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/hockey-puck-weight2026-09-22T12:00:00ZA regulation hockey puck weighs 5.5 to 6 ounces (156 to 170 grams). See how puck mass affects shots and how blue youth pucks differ.Hockey Rink Specs: NHL and IIHF Dimensions Explainedhttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/hockey-rink-specs2026-09-22T12:00:00ZCompare NHL and IIHF rink dimensions, then see how width, zones, corners, boards and markings change the space players experience.How to Measure Hockey Stick Lengthhttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/how-to-measure-hockey-stick-length2026-09-20T12:00:00ZMeasure from the blade heel to the shaft end, then check the fit in skates before cutting. Here is a practical method and the physics behind it.Slashing in Hockey: The Rule and the Physics of the Chophttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/slashing-hockey2026-09-20T12:00:00ZWhat counts as slashing in hockey, why swing speed makes a chop dangerous, and how to challenge the puck without taking the penalty.Physics of the Lacrosse Move in Ice Hockeyhttps://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/physics-of-the-lacrosse-move-in-ice-hockey2026-09-11T12:00:00ZThe blade supplies inward force to turn the puck; friction and its curve limit sliding. Orientation, gravity and smooth motion keep contact intact.Skate Guards: Hard Guards or Soakers?https://www.thephysicsofhockey.com/skate-guards2026-09-10T12:00:00ZRigid guards protect blades while walking; fabric soakers manage moisture in the bag. Covers sizing, fit checks, care, and typical costs.