ACE HOCKEY The Snake Trainer - Lightweight Stickhandling Training Tool - Hockey Training Equipment for Puck Control, Reaction Time and Coordination - Portable, Durable and Adjustable

Here is unboxing of Ace Hockey Stickhandling Trainer Snake 7, and I can confidently say it looks and feels solid. One of the first things that stood out to me was its sturdy and stable build. Unlike some competitors, it doesn't wobble or feel flimsy during use, which greatly enhances the training experience. What I love most about the Snake 7 is its ingenious design - adjusting the length and angles is a breeze with just a simple twist of a peg. This level of customization allows me to tailor my training sessions to my specific needs, whether I'm working on my backhand, dekes, or plain stickhandling. Furthermore, it's not super lightweight like some of its counterparts, which actually works to its advantage. The added weight ensures that it stays firmly in place while practicing, which is essential for effective stickhandling drills. In summary, the Ace Hockey Stickhandling Trainer Snake 7 is a top-notch addition to any hockey training regimen. Its stability, ease of adjustment, and durability set it apart from the competition. If you're serious about improving your stickhandling skills, this trainer is a must-have. Highly recommended!

Son will enjoy it VERY MUCH when he opens it up for Christmas 🎁 🎄

Right before my 40th birthday, I decided to take up ice hockey, since I had wanted to try it since college, and decided I had better start while I still had time to enjoy a new sport. Maybe due to this late start, one thing that I've never really mastered is stickhandling. I've used dry land shooting pads to practice moving the puck around, but I didn't really have a simple way to create structured obstacles that wouldn't go flying if I hit them accidentally. This foldable stickhandling "snake" offers a convenient, portable option for developing your stickhandling skills. It's made of plastic that feels durable enough to last through the rigors of hockey practice, but manages to be relatively lightweight—though you wouldn't want to haul it, say, on a long hike. With a foldable shape that you can bend into a variety of different configurations, this "snake" lets you hone those small, close-quarters movements that can make the difference between retaining the puck or having it snatched away by an opponent. Folded up, it's about the length of your arm from your elbow to your fingertips, and you could fit it in a good-sized backpack. Some reviewers have complained about the trainer shifting around due to lack of locking joints and the balance of weight. I'm planning to try grip furniture pads under the joints to remedy this problem, and will report back on whether this helps. Overall, this is a solid stickhandling aid that is relatively affordable for casual players like me, and I'm excited to be able to hone my skills at home!

3 of the 4 members of our household play hockey, so this was a great purchase to improve our stick handling skills. An added benefit is this thing is built well and has taken a beating from Green Biscuits being passed through it. We often use this to fill a Defenseman's role in a lane and pass through it. It has taken some serious hits from errant passes and is still going strong. The flexibility of design patterns let's the kids try something different every time they use it. The only thing I would ask for, and not sure how to do it universally to different surface options, is some way to secure it in place. It can move pretty easily and there's no way to lock in the position.

I gave a lot of thought about whether to give this 4 or 5 stars. I didn't have many problems using this, even on a small surface, and much of that could have been alleviated by a) having better stickhandling skills and b) having a bigger space. However, I feel like if I'd had better skills and a bigger area, I wouldn't need this item. Tight movements are a bit difficult with the Snake. Since it's made for off-ice training (I bet it would slide around a lot on ice), it's more likely that smaller/tighter spaces are what it would almost be exclusively used for. These things aren't necessarily problems that can't be overcome. I just wish the height was reduced to be a touch past the height of a puck rather than being able to fit an entire second puck under the bars. I feel like that would really help with the snappiness of movements and make it feel like you were able to make better progress. That key thing aside, the Snake is pretty fantastic. Durable, collapsible (love how easily it can be stored), versatile, and sleek. Holds up well against stick and puck knocks, doesn't often slide far when hit, and it DOES offer a good obstacle that can be used to train in a variety of ways. Even with the height issue, I still recommend it for the use you can get out of it. This is a skill trainer, so the better your skills become, the less this will be an issue.