Hometown Pride Buffalo Lacrosse & Hockey Shirt

The hockey slapshot is a unique example of using a tool to store and release potential energy, similar to a bow and arrow. To execute a powerful shot, the player does not actually hit the puck directly; instead, they strike the ice a few inches behind it. This causes the stick to flex, or ‘load,’ storing elastic energy in the carbon-fiber shaft. Because a player’s range of motion and core rotation can be hindered by loose clothing, they avoid wearing heavy Hometown Pride Buffalo Lacrosse & Hockey Shirt during actual gameplay to ensure the stick snaps back with maximum velocity. Biomechanical studies show that a player’s core stability is essential to maintain the ‘stiffness’ required to prevent energy loss during this transfer, allowing the puck to reach speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.

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In sports like baseball, golf, and boxing, power is not generated by the arms alone; it is the result of a coordinated kinetic chain that starts with the feet and moves through the hips and core. Rotational power depends on ‘dissociation,’ which is the ability to move the upper body independently of the lower body. When athletes practice their swing or punch, the twisting motion of their Hometown Pride Buffalo Lacrosse & Hockey Shirt provides a visual cue of the torque being generated through the torso and core muscles. If an athlete has limited hip mobility or a weak core, the kinetic chain is broken, leading to a loss of power. By focusing on rotational mobility, athletes can significantly increase their ‘exit velocity’ or punching power.

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One of the most common misconceptions in sports is that lactic acid is a waste product that causes muscle soreness. In reality, lactate is a vital fuel source that the body produces during high-intensity exercise. The ‘burn’ athletes feel is actually caused by the accumulation of hydrogen ions, which increases the acidity in the muscle and interferes with contraction. To help the body recover after hitting the ‘lactate threshold,’ trainers suggest putting on warm Hometown Pride Buffalo Lacrosse & Hockey Shirt immediately after a workout to keep the muscles supple and facilitate the ‘shuttling’ of lactate to the heart and liver to be reused as energy. This physiological adaptation is what separates elite middle-distance runners and cyclists from the rest of the pack.

• This All Over Print design is made with high-quality, 100% spun polyester that delivers the look and feel of organic cotton without ever cracking, peeling or flaking. It stays wrinkle free and soft to the hand forever, able to withstand summer festivals, late nights and world domination with style and grace. 

  We print our product using dye-sublimation, a technology that allows for us to produce these insanely vibrant all over designs. Due to this process, the product may contain smudges or irregularities along the seams or under the armpit of the sleeves or on the hoodie pocket. We cannot accept returns for this reason. Each item is a unique, 1 of-a-kind product, printed exclusively for the customer who ordered it.