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Shooting - The
Wrist Shot
By: The HockeyLink.Ca Team
The wrist shot is
undoubtedly one of the most important
shots in a player's arsenal. When
administered correctly it can prove
deadly accurate and quick. No wind
up is required so its quick release
and control that can catch your opponent
by surprise.
The key to taking
this shot as with many is proper weight
transfer and hand positioning. Make
sure your hands are positioned comfortably
on the stick, one at the top and the
other about half the way down. Turn
your body sideways to the target,
with the stick cupped over the puck
behind your back foot. Begin sliding
the puck forward, transferring your
weight from your back to front leg.
Use the entire blade with this shot,
starting from the heel and ending
at the toe of the blade upon release.
Finally move the puck forward, flick
your wrists and follow through, pointing
at your target. Nice goal!
There you have the
fundamentals to a healthy wrist shot
in the making. The wrist shot is a
difficult shot to perfect, it should
be practiced over and over so that
when the puck lands on your blade
in the dwindling seconds of third
period you'll make no mistake.
Wrist Shot Fundamentals
> Proper weight
transfer
> Good hand positioning
> Stand perpendicular to the
target
> Use the entire blade from heel
to toe
> Follow through pointing at
the target
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