Welcome to Lesson 4 - Video 2 of the Deconstructing the Wrist Shot Video Series!
If you missed the other videos, find them here:
Lesson 1 - Video 1 - Getting the Proper Stick
Lesson 1 - Video 2 - Hand and Arm Positioning
Lesson 1 - Video 3 - Blade of Stick and Puck Placement
Lesson 1 - Video 4 - Body Positioning
Lesson 2 - Video 1 - Stationary Shooting
Lesson 2 - Video 2 - Shooting in Motion
Lesson 2 - Video 3 - Shooting Accuracy
Lesson 3 - Video 1 - Shooting Off a Stick Handle
Lesson 3 - Video 2 - Shooting Off a Forehand Pass
Lesson 3 - Video 3 - Shooting Off a Backhand Pass
Lesson 4 - Video 1 - Advanced Quick Release Shooting
This video explains the importance of shooting in motion, emphasizing weight transfer, foot movement, and maintaining speed to improve shooting effectiveness and unpredictability in gameplay.
Coaching Points:
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Keep Feet Moving:
- Avoid gliding before shooting; maintain stride while preparing and releasing the puck.
- Skating into your shot forces goalies and defenders to adjust, increasing scoring opportunities.
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Weight Transfer:
- Transfer weight from the outside foot to the inside foot while shooting (e.g., left to right for left-handed shots).
- Practice shooting off both feet to ensure versatility during gameplay.
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Shooting Box Control:
- Keep the puck within your shooting box for better control and quicker release.
- Avoid holding the puck too far back, which makes your shot predictable and slower to release.
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Crossover Shooting:
- Incorporate crossovers to generate power and deceptive angles, especially when cutting across the ice or attacking defenders.
- Ensure smooth transitions between crossing over, weight transfer, and releasing the shot.
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Backhand-to-Forehand Transitions:
- When carrying the puck on your backhand, practice pulling it across your body and releasing quickly to capitalize on openings.
- Protect the puck while crossing over, ensuring effective body positioning for a strong shot.
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Progression and Speed:
- Start drills slowly to build comfort with foot movement, weight transfer, and timing.
- Gradually increase speed, aiming to integrate fluid skating and shooting mechanics seamlessly into gameplay.
Practicing shooting in motion enhances game readiness by making shots harder to predict and defend against, improving scoring chances in dynamic situations.
