Taping a ball hockey stick enhances grip and control, but it's important to note that no tape is needed underneath the bottom side of the blade. Starting from the heel of the blade, wrap the tape towards the toe, covering the top. The most important is to cover the flat side of the blade. On our Knapper ball hockey sticks, like the AK5, we've incorporated a tape-similar grip on our blade to enhance performance without having to tape the blade itself.