Why do most hockey players play left-handed?
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The person above me has one of the main reasons.  Another key reason is because most goaltenders have their catching glove on their right hand.  Shooting right-handed would allow more shots to go on the blocker side.  It is harder for a goalie to get the blocker in the way of the shot because, not only does that glove weigh more, but it's hard to move that hand with the stick in hand.  I am right-handed, but I shoot left-handed for this sole reason.
891834
I'm a leftie!!all  the people i know are right-handed.it makes me feel so special :P\nI guess you could say I'm a bit ambidextrous though,because i use my right hand for playing the guitar and using the computer mouse.
164743
I think you will find that the better players universally use the Continental or Eastern backhand grip for producing topspin or sidespin. Beginners mostly prefer an eastern forehand or even western or semi-western, but the spin they produce is usually backspin--so, I'm not including this as an option.\nThe reason the Continental or more extreme (in counterclockwise direction) grip is used is to allow your forearm to turn (pronate), which allows you to brush up and across the ball, or in the case of a slice serve, to brush mostly across the ball. This action is extremely difficult with a forehand grip, and I have never seen a pro recommend that grip for any player who has high aspirations.
1049643
Yes, he's a lefty. But, he can dribble and drive to the basket with his right hand as well. Besides him being a lefty, he is a good defender with long lanky arms and he's a good scorer too. He can pretty much play any position as well since he's very versatile.
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Poker is not a sport, not even close.  Sports require training, skill, physical fitness, and athletic ability.  Poker is maybe a hobby or activity at best.\n\nI would say hockey requires a lot of luck.  I watched a lot of hockey growing up in Canada.  And a lot of goals are scored when the puck bounces or gets accidentally redirected.  There is a lot of skill involved, but also a lot of luck.
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The answer is it's from the pitcher's perspective. If you face home plate from the mound you'll understand. On TV the camera is behind the catcher and that is why they look like they're on the left. \nAlso, right-handed batters are actually swinging left handed. It's the bottom hand that is the control hand when you swing. The reverse is also true for left-handed batters. I came up with this question ages ago, and this was the explanation I got from one of the MLB Scouting Bureau scouts during a tryout.
888344
I always get on from the left.  It's where the kick-stand is, so it has nothing to do with being a righty or lefty.  It is also the side I get in to drive my car (not in the UK) and the appropriate side to get on a horse.  Seeing a trend here?  ...and I'm right-handed
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Accuracy comes from the player not from the stick.\n\nHowever, having said that, many players get a better 'feel' for the puck with a curved blade, especially for wrist shots.  The puck rolls off the blade with more spin and more control.\n\nThe other side of the coin (the other side of the blade?), is that you lose accuracy and the ability to lift the puck on your backhand. \n\nSo there you have it, a curved stick might help your wrist shot but will probably hurt your backhand.  Backhand shots are less common these days but they are also effective ways to score goals.\n\nIt all comes down to personal preference and playing style.  Oh yeah, and the rules, you can only curve your stick so far and stay within the rules.  Check the rulebook.
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It's something to support his wrist. If you remember a few years back, he missed about 60 games because of a wrist injury. He doesn't fight like he used to, and he's starting to get better feeling in his wrist why he's able to shoot the puck so hard.
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You decide by starting out with a straight stick, and when you play you involuntary play with the stronger one.  That is how we figured out which way my brother should play with.  Which turns out he is the first lefty in the family, but he writes right handed.\n\nI played with a right-handed stick from the beginning because it was more comfortable.  But then I became a goalie, and that just messes everything up.  Right now, I catch lefty because I just figured my right hand was stronger on the stick.  But now I am not so sure.\n\nI can play out with both types of sticks, and with both I am pretty evenly strength.  (Just thought I would tell you that I can play with both hands too!  I think it is kind of cool.)
110292
I am right-handed but use a left-handed curve. If you do have a left-handed stick, it is best to play at right wing
982475
Most people are right handed.  Laws of probability.
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General agreement among coaches is, it takes too much time for a left-hander to set and throw across the field to 1st base compared to a right-handers on short ground balls. 3rd base is not as bad as 2nd or shortstop, but all three take an extra second or two to turn and position the lead shoulder toward 1st base for a strong throw. On the other hand, Left-handers make excellent 1st basemen and are often part of strong double play combos! I am left handed, and played short and 3rd through little league. As the speed of the game increased in high school and college, I was converted to an outfielder. You just don't get as much behind the ball on your throws, if you can't turn and throw off your back foot. The only problem with catching as a left-hander is you are always having to step to the right (away from a right handed batter) to throw to second. Once again it costs you a second or two that can be the difference between throwing a runner out or not.
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I'm left handed too but I use both depending on the situation.  If i sit next to a right handed person who is to my left, then i use my right so i am not bumping into them
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It is foul play to hit the ball with the reverse side of the hockey stick. The reason it being classified as foul ***could be*** possibly that the curve on the reverse side of the hockey stick could set off the ball in direction not intended by the striker and confuse the striker and remaining players as well on the field.
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There aren't any currently.  The last left handed catcher played in the late 80's and only caught a few games.
832013
if you throw lefty, the only 3 positions you could play are first base, outfield, and pitcher. if you're any other position, it's really hard to play. also, being left handed does not make you any good at baseball. you gotta work at it. you're not just born good.