This video covers the fundamentals of shooting in stride and emphasizes the importance of proper timing and technique.
Coaching Points:
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Shooting While Stepping: Shooting in stride involves releasing the puck as the player steps into their stride. This helps generate more power by transferring body weight into the shot.
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Timing: The key challenge is timing the shot with the stride, ensuring that the puck is released the moment the foot plants on the ice.
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Correct and Wrong Foot: Whether shooting off the "correct" or "wrong" foot (left foot for left-handed shooters, right foot for right-handed shooters), the player should focus on releasing the puck as the foot makes contact with the ice.
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Power Generation: Stepping into the shot helps the player’s body weight shift over the stick, generating more force and flex on the stick for a more powerful shot.
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Goalie Disruption: Shooting in stride forces goalies to adjust their positioning and angles, increasing the shooter's chances of scoring.
The more a player practices this skill, the better they will become at mastering timing and power.
