How to Hit a Slap Shot

This is one of the most difficult techniques in hockey, but when done correctly, it's a powerful and dangerous offensive weapon.

Things You'll Need

  • Hockey Bags
  • Hockey Elbow Pads
  • Hockey Gloves
  • Hockey Helmets
  • Hockey Jerseys
  • Hockey Pants
  • Hockey Shin Guards
  • Hockey Skates
  • Hockey Socks
  • Hockey Sticks
  • Hockey sticks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Skate to within a reasonable shooting distance from the goal.

    • 2

      Position your body sideways to the net and in a normal passing stance - skates parallel, knees bent, back bent forward, stick extended, blade edge flat on the ice (or roller rink) and puck cradled in the center of the blade.

    • 3

      Raise the stick up and straight back until your bottom hand is at shoulder level.

    • 4

      Keep your bottom arm straight.

    • 5

      Shift your weight to the back foot.

    • 6

      Raise your eyes, and mark the desired target (an open edge of the goal, not an opponent's helmet).

    • 7

      Bring the stick aggressively forward: Pull with your top hand, push with the bottom hand.

    • 8

      Transfer your weight to the front foot.

    • 9

      Strike the puck on its bottom edge.

    • 10

      Follow through with the stick.

    • 11

      Adjust the blade to control its height.