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Every goalie is unique and every goalie has a special style tape job.
The Butt End
There are two reasons for making a knob on the end of your goalie stick.
First, to stop the stick from sliding out of your blocker hand - especially
on poke checks. Secondly, the knob helps you grab the stick off the surface
of the ice.
Here is a suggestion from Francois Oullete of Boucherville, QC:
"Giving the butt end a big and fairly heavy ball of tape will also balance your stick and cause less fatigue for the wrist. Also, having a bigger end will prevent the shaft from going through the mesh of the net."
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| Wrap the butt end round and round to form a good size knob that you are comfortable with. |
Then crisscross the knob to hold it in place. Simple. |
The Shaft
Never apply tape to the shaft of your goalie stick. The stick must slide
smoothly in your hand.
The Blade
Begin and end your tape job on the back side of the blade. If your wraps
are wide apart, your stick will be lively. If your wraps are close together
and you apply more layers, your stick will have a cushion. Remember, each
layer adds weight. Most goalies avoid using friction tape on their blade
and they rarely wax the tape.
Coach Tup shares this. (try it)
After you have taped your blade, add single layer Xs which crosses the grain of the tape job. This will give your blade a better grip on the puck.