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\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Hands Hockey \u2013 Recommended Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick Hands Hockey is designed to work with minimal equipment, but using the right setup will give you the <strong>smoothest gameplay, lowest lag, and best tracking accuracy<\/strong>. Three important things to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Green tracking puck works best for accuracy. (Green Biscuit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HDMI Phone adapter reduces lag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your tracking area and puck color in the pre-game window<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You May Need:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Device mount to aim your phone at the playing surface:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!doctype html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n <meta charset=\"utf-8\" \/>\n <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1\" \/>\n <title>Amazon Product Card<\/title>\n <style>\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n padding: 20px;\n background: #fafafa;\n }\n .product-card {\n max-width: 760px;\n border: 1px solid #ddd;\n border-radius: 10px;\n display: flex;\n text-decoration: none;\n color: #111;\n background: #fff;\n overflow: hidden;\n box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n }\n .product-card img {\n width: 240px;\n object-fit: contain;\n background: #f7f7f7;\n }\n .product-info {\n padding: 16px;\n flex: 1;\n }\n .product-title {\n font-size: 20px;\n font-weight: bold;\n margin: 0 0 10px;\n }\n .product-desc {\n font-size: 15px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n color: #444;\n }\n .btn-amazon {\n display: inline-block;\n padding: 10px 18px;\n background-color: #ff9900;\n color: #111;\n font-weight: bold;\n text-decoration: none;\n border-radius: 6px;\n font-size: 16px;\n }\n .affiliate-disclaimer {\n font-size: 12px;\n color: #666;\n margin-top: 10px;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n <a class=\"product-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/ANXRE-NT79-Extendable-Phone%EF%BC%86Camera-Compatible\/dp\/B0DS24YLFM?tag=refinishnewor-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61IFlrb8crL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"ANXRE 71" Phone Tripod, NT79 Extendable Selfie Stick\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <div class=\"product-info\">\n <p class=\"product-title\">ANXRE 71″ Phone Tripod, NT79 Extendable Selfie Stick<\/p>\n <p class=\"product-desc\">\n Tall adjustable tripod with phone & camera compatibility \u2014 perfect for video, selfies, meetings, and content creation.\n <\/p>\n <a class=\"btn-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/ANXRE-NT79-Extendable-Phone%EF%BC%86Camera-Compatible\/dp\/B0DS24YLFM?tag=refinishnewor-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">\n View on Amazon\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"affiliate-disclaimer\">\n As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<p>A Green Biscuit is preferred for optimal tracking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!doctype html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n <meta charset=\"utf-8\" \/>\n <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1\" \/>\n <title>Amazon Product Card<\/title>\n <style>\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n padding: 20px;\n background: #fafafa;\n }\n .product-card {\n max-width: 760px;\n border: 1px solid #ddd;\n border-radius: 10px;\n display: flex;\n text-decoration: none;\n color: #111;\n background: #fff;\n overflow: hidden;\n box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n margin-bottom: 24px;\n }\n .product-card img {\n width: 240px;\n object-fit: contain;\n background: #f7f7f7;\n }\n .product-info {\n padding: 16px;\n flex: 1;\n }\n .product-title {\n font-size: 20px;\n font-weight: bold;\n margin: 0 0 10px;\n }\n .product-desc {\n font-size: 15px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n color: #444;\n }\n .btn-amazon {\n display: inline-block;\n padding: 10px 18px;\n background-color: #ff9900;\n color: #111;\n font-weight: bold;\n text-decoration: none;\n border-radius: 6px;\n font-size: 16px;\n }\n .affiliate-disclaimer {\n font-size: 12px;\n color: #666;\n margin-top: 10px;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n <a class=\"product-card\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Green-Biscuit-GRE-GB-TRAINER-G-Original-Training\/dp\/B003O9VWHY\/ref=sr_1_8?tag=refinishnewor-20\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71wdD5oqATL._AC_SX679_.jpg\"\n alt=\"Green Biscuit GRE-GB Original Training Puck\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <div class=\"product-info\">\n <p class=\"product-title\">Green Biscuit GRE-GB Original Training Puck<\/p>\n <p class=\"product-desc\">\n Durable training puck designed for smooth indoor practice and improved stickhandling skills.\n <\/p>\n <a class=\"btn-amazon\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Green-Biscuit-GRE-GB-TRAINER-G-Original-Training\/dp\/B003O9VWHY\/ref=sr_1_8?tag=refinishnewor-20\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">\n View on Amazon\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"affiliate-disclaimer\">\n As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone video adapter (older I-phones with lightning connector require a different version). You can also use Apple screen mirroring to connect with your TV. HDMI connections are preferred to minimize any potential delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!doctype html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n <meta charset=\"utf-8\" \/>\n <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1\" \/>\n <title>Amazon Product Card<\/title>\n <style>\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n padding: 20px;\n background: #fafafa;\n }\n .product-card {\n max-width: 760px;\n border: 1px solid #ddd;\n border-radius: 10px;\n display: flex;\n text-decoration: none;\n color: #111;\n background: #fff;\n overflow: hidden;\n box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n margin-bottom: 24px;\n }\n .product-card img {\n width: 240px;\n object-fit: contain;\n background: #f7f7f7;\n }\n .product-info {\n padding: 16px;\n flex: 1;\n }\n .product-title {\n font-size: 20px;\n font-weight: bold;\n margin: 0 0 10px;\n }\n .product-desc {\n font-size: 15px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n color: #444;\n }\n .btn-amazon {\n display: inline-block;\n padding: 10px 18px;\n background-color: #ff9900;\n color: #111;\n font-weight: bold;\n text-decoration: none;\n border-radius: 6px;\n font-size: 16px;\n }\n .affiliate-disclaimer {\n font-size: 12px;\n color: #666;\n margin-top: 10px;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n <a class=\"product-card\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Adapter-Charging-Projector-Monitor-Compatible\/dp\/B0FWC98RVL?tag=refinishnewor-20\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/617QMIQPAYL._AC_SX679_.jpg\"\n alt=\"USB C to HDMI Adapter with Charging\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <div class=\"product-info\">\n <p class=\"product-title\">USB-C to HDMI Adapter with Charging Support<\/p>\n <p class=\"product-desc\">\n USB-C to HDMI adapter for phones, tablets, and laptops \u2014 supports video output while charging. Works with many iPhone\/Android\/USB-C devices.\n <\/p>\n <a class=\"btn-amazon\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Adapter-Charging-Projector-Monitor-Compatible\/dp\/B0FWC98RVL?tag=refinishnewor-20\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">\n View on Amazon\n <\/a>\n <div class=\"affiliate-disclaimer\">\n As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also need the following items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HDMI Cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetic Ice Surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Setup <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4Y8A5099-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4Y8A5099-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4Y8A5099-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4Y8A5099-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4Y8A5099-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4Y8A5099-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4Y8A5099-1620x1080.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Green Biscuit Dryland Puck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At minimum, you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>smartphone<\/strong> (iOS or Android)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>hockey stick<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White <\/strong>synthetic ice surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hockey Puck – <strong>Black,<\/strong> Green, Blue or Orange.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small clear training area near a TV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This setup works well for casual training and quick sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Setup (Best Experience)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Phone on a Tripod (Strongly Recommended)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/phone-tripod-e1768060412956-982x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/phone-tripod-e1768060412956-982x1024.png 982w, https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/phone-tripod-e1768060412956-288x300.png 288w, https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/phone-tripod-e1768060412956-768x801.png 768w, https:\/\/quickhandshockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/phone-tripod-e1768060412956.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mounting your phone keeps tracking stable and improves accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to look for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjustable tripod (tabletop or full height)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone clamp with a firm grip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustable tilt angle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduces camera shake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves puck tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeps the phone safely out of the play area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Placement tip:<\/strong> Position the phone <strong>2-3 feet (in front )<\/strong>from the closest edge of the playing surface, angled slightly downward toward the training area from about 2 feet height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) HDMI Adapter (TV or Monitor)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>For the best experience, we recommend <strong>hard-wired HDMI output<\/strong> instead of wireless casting. HDMI provides a more responsive \u201carcade\u201d feel for reaction-based drills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>USB-C to HDMI adapter<\/strong> (most Android phones & newer iPhones with USB-C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightning to HDMI adapter<\/strong> (older iPhones with Lightning port)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why HDMI is better than screen casting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Near-zero input lag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoother visuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Wi-Fi interference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More consistent gameplay timing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Wireless screen mirroring (AirPlay \/ Chromecast) may introduce lag and is <strong>not recommended<\/strong> for timing and reaction games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) External Display <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a TV or monitor gives you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larger visuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier focus during fast drills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better group or coaching sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Any modern TV or monitor with HDMI works. You will not be able to see your phone screen while playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Area Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear a space roughly <strong>4 ft x 6 ft<\/strong> (more space is always better)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a <strong>flat surface<\/strong> for consistent puck movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indoor or outdoor setups both work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid strong glare or direct sunlight into the camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighting Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Even lighting works best<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid harsh shadows across the puck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overhead room lighting is usually ideal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orange lighting will cause tracking issues tracking an Orange puck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Setup Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone laying flat on the floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wireless screen casting with noticeable delay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera too close or too far from the puck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone in the direct line of stick movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Setup Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Phone mounted securely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Camera facing the training area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 HDMI adapter connected (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Stick + puck ready<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Clear space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final tip:<\/strong> Start simple. Once you\u2019re comfortable, add the tripod and HDMI setup for a <strong>much more responsive experience<\/strong> \u2014 especially for fast reaction and timing games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch Quick Start Video Quick Hands Hockey \u2013 Recommended Setup Quick Hands Hockey is designed to work with minimal equipment, but using the right setup will give you the smoothest gameplay, lowest lag, and best tracking accuracy. 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