How to Shoot a Wrist Shot in Roller Hockey

The wrist shot is the most common shot in roller hockey. It is most effective as a short quick shot, so practice for control and speed.

Things You'll Need

  • Hockey Elbow Pads
  • Hockey Gloves
  • Hockey Shoulder Pads
  • Hockey Sticks
  • In-line Skates
  • In-line Skating Helmets
  • Roller Hockey Goals
  • Roller Hockey Pucks
  • Hockey sticks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Position the puck just slightly behind your back skate, or at your side.

    • 2

      Dribble toward the goal.

    • 3

      Slide your lower hand down your stick so that it is about 15 inches below your top hand.

    • 4

      Hold the stick with a firm grip.

    • 5

      Place your blade just behind the puck.

    • 6

      Cup the stick blade over the puck.

    • 7

      Look at the goal, then the puck, and then back at the goal as you shoot.

    • 8

      Sweep the blade from behind the puck to project it toward the goal.

    • 9

      Snap your wrists back as the puck leaves the stick.

    • 10

      Follow through, but keep it low. Use a higher follow-through when shooting for upper corners of the goal.