Snake Shooting Drill


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Snake Shooting Drill diagram 1
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Description

Option 1: 1. players line up in corner 2. on whistle, first player in line skates up and around the top of the circle, attacking the "seam" 3. if on forehand, player shoots in stride, if on backhand, player executes a mohawk, and shoots from the forehand 4. after shot, players line up in opposite corner Option 2: 1. Basic snake - add coaches for "token" resistance 2. Start by drive skating through the coaches, using puck protection 3. Then switch to an outward facing inside mohawk as the protection move at each coach Option 3: 1. First player leaves without a puck 2. Next player in line passes out for a one-time shot 3. Use Mohawk if on backhand

Key Points

- explode through the seam - shoot in stride - use mohawk when on backhand

Notes

Visit the following link for a video demonstration of the mohawk: http://weisstechhockey.com/blog/572/powerskatingdrills/