Next, starting at the heel of the blade, wrap the tape vertically around the width of the blade. Begin to move the tape down toward the toe of the blade by diagonally wrapping the tape only slightly, overlapping the previous layer by 1/4 of an inch.

By wrapping the tape from heel to toe, small pockets of air are created which can help a player receive a pass, and can put spin on a shot, adding puck control. There are some arguments that taping from toe to heel will keep the tape neater, which is a matter of personal preference. Players may want to try using a hair dryer to securely seal the glue on the tape.

Black cloth tape is preferred by many players, especially on the blade, because the opponent cannot easily see when you have the puck. Also, ensure that the tape on the inside of the blade is perfectly flat to ensure proper puck control, and do your best to keep the back of the blade’s tape flat as well.

One popular way to tape the grip is to wrap a folded piece of paper around the very top edge of the hockey stick handle, and secure it with cloth tape by wrapping the cloth tape around the handle five or six times. This helps to build a knob on the end for a better grip.

Then, without tearing the tape, pull out a strip that measures from your wrist to your elbow, and twist it into a rope shape. Wrap the newly formed rope around and down the handle of the stick, forming a diagonal grip. Without tearing the tape, begin wrapping the flat part of the tape back up the handle and over the rope, overlapping it slightly, until you have reached the knob of the stick. Once here, wrap it a couple more times to secure the tape.

Experiment with other ways to tape your stick by talking with friends, coaches, and other players. When you know how to tape a hockey stick, your game will improve dramatically.