This week we expand on our last video, which covered wrist shots and move into the slap shot. The slap shot is one of the most exciting shots in hockey - but there's a lot going on in the actual technique to make it effective. This video covers the basic technique and instruction points for teaching the slap shot.
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- Technique Key Points
- Low Stance (Power is generated from lower body)
- Puck near the middle of your stance
- Wind-up straight back - don't twist behind your body
- Limit your wind-up to just above shoulder height
- Transfer your weight from your back leg to your front
- Look to your target
- Open your hips and point your front skate to the net
- Make contact with the ice 2-3" before the puck to flex your stick
- Follow through with your stick pointing to the net