Over the years hockey products have changed, evolved, and gotten better. As the states of the communities change, so do the needs of hockey players. For instance, since the pandemic hit and many businesses were shut down, people had to practice hockey out of their homes if they wanted to stay in shape. Hockey training aids that are mobile and portable became in high demand because they could be utilized from the comfort of home. Here are some of the hottest hockey products that are in high demand right now:
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Synthetic Ice Panels
One of the most popular hockey products available today is synthetic ice. The great thing about this type of flooring is that you can install it just about anywhere. As long as you have a solid, flat surface with enough room to move around in you can create your own ice skating rink. Since a lot of people have been stuck at home because of the pandemic, hockey players have made the most out of it and made their own ice skating rinks.
Dryland Hockey Flooring Tiles
Another type of flooring that has gotten really popular during the shutdowns is dryland flooring. These tiles are similar to synthetic ice, but they are not made for ice skating. Although you can’t ice skate on them, you can rollerblade and practice in tennis shoes. High-quality dryland flooring is slick enough to allow the pucks to glide across the surface much like ice. The tiles are compact and super easy to put together. You can turn a small corner in a bedroom into a little practice area for stickhandling and even shooting.
Hockey Balance Board
The hockey balance board is a hot topic in 2021. For the hockey lovers that can’t get to a skating rink, or make one in their own home the next best thing to keep in shape is to use a balance board. When you balance on a board you activate your core muscles. If you keep them activated for prolonged periods of time you build them up and make them stronger. By strengthening your core, you strengthen your whole body and even keep your mind sharp. When your core is strong, you have better balance, and you are more apt to use core muscles to accomplish tasks than your back. This way you save yourself from the consequences of back pain. Balance boards are small and portable making them a great tool the can be used just about anywhere at any time.
Hockey Shooting Tarp
Another example of a great hockey training aid is the hockey shooting tarp. A high-quality shooting tarp is made out of super-strong vinyl that can handle the heat of fast-flying pucks. The tarp is installed in an area where it can protect the walls and other objects from damage. It can help to hone satta the fine shooting skills that players need to score points and win games. Hockey tarps are equipped with a built-in goalie that has target areas strategically placed in vulnerable spots that get points in a real game.
Hockey Passer/Rebounder
Another really hot hockey product so far this year is the hockey rebounder. This training aid can help you to work on your passing and receiving skills without having to get another person involved. You get to choose the force of the pucks when they come back to you after your shot. You can pass the puck to the rebounder and allow the puck to come back to you, then practice quick shots from the returns. Hockey passers are lightweight, easy to port around, and an effective tool to maximize your hockey game.
Hockey Products Need Your Help
In order for any tool, or training aid to work at all, you have to use it. If you let your training aids sit around and collect dust, you are not getting the skills you could be getting from them. Whatever your favorite thing is to do for practice, keep doing it. If there is something that you need to work on because you are not the best at it, work on it and master it.
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