How to Shoot a Slap Shot in Roller Hockey

The most powerful and impressive shot in the game of roller hockey is the slap shot. A good slap shot is naturally powerful, so practice for control - aim for a corner of the goal.

Instructions

    • 1

      Start with the puck in the middle of your stance or closer to your front foot, whichever works best for you.

    • 2

      Slide your lower hand down your stick, to about 15 inches below your upper hand.

    • 3

      Hold the stick with a firm grip.

    • 4

      Look from the puck to the goal and back to the puck.

    • 5

      Backswing to about shoulder height. Realize that the slap shot telegraphs itself to the goalie because of its big backswing.

    • 6

      Be careful of your backswing on your slap shot. Your stick should never touch another player.

    • 7

      Transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot as you swing.

    • 8

      Swing hard and quick so that the blade hits the ground an inch or so before the puck. Be careful not to strike the pavement too far behind the puck.

    • 9

      Keep your eye on the puck as you strike it.

    • 10

      Lean down on the blade as it strikes the puck. This causes the blade to straighten out slightly, which will whip the puck as it snaps back into shape and increase the velocity of your shot.

    • 11

      Follow through to about waist height so that the blade is pointing to where your shot will go.