Hi Folks,

I'm interested in knowing how important IHC's readers feel it is for a forward to have a great slapshot in inline hockey.

Mine's always been worse than wimpy, but except for the embarrassment of having a crummy slapper, I've still been able to enjoy the game and score a lot of goals on wrist shots and backhanders.

I can see the value of a slapshot for a defenseman, especially on a power play, where there are a lot of tip-ins, but besides ego, is a slapshot really that imporant for a forward?

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central