Perfecting your technique
It helps to start with the elastic adjusted to your favourite tension (using the pegs provided) and the pucks lined up ready to fire.
There are three main techniques for firing pucks, each with their devotees:
The Harpist
One hand pulls back the elastic as the other hand places a puck in front of it. Be sure to let go of the puck before letting go of the elastic. Once in a while you'll find all the pucks are on the wrong side, and so you'll need to sweep them over with a broad movement of your arm (this move is known as the "type writer").
The Garner
Drag a puck back against the elastic and let go, first with one hand and then the other. This produces the highest firing rate but only Mr Garner himself can combine it with good accuracy .
Amélie's Raspberries
Much like the harpist but each finger on your loading hand is primed ready with a puck to re-load as soon as one is fired. This is difficult to master but can greatly increase firing rate if done well.
