Our Hockey shooting pad is specially designed for hockey practice pad. Practice shooting skills and club handling. The Benefits of a Hockey Shooting Pad： So what are the benefits of having a hockey shooting pad in the first place? Well, the main benefit is that it will be much more natural than trying to play on concrete, asphalt, or grass. It will be much smoother and more consistent and feel almost like ice does. These pads also help you practice some stickhandling drills (depending on the size) right at home. You will no longer have to travel anywhere to practice your moves, which can give you a lot more time to practice whenever you have a couple of minutes to spare.