How Do You Take A Slapshot In Ice Hockey?
slapshot flex Understand how a slapshot works. The hockey stick is aggressively slapped (almost as hard as you can) and bent on the ice, building tension that is then released against the puck in the direction of the intended target. Even though this technique can generate a puck speed of over 100mph, it’s not as accurate or as convenient as other shots. • Learn when to take a slap-shot. It’s tempting to wind up on the one-timer heading for you when you’re right at the top of those hash marks, but try to restrain yourself. The vast majority of the time, something much more simple will work better. Slap-shots should be used primarily by a defenseman when in his position near the blue line. This allows for a tip by a forward standing in front of the net. • Point your feet towards the puck, which should be about 3 feet from your skates. Do not point your skates at your target (which is the net, hopefully); this is a huge mistake made by beginners. Although once you build more skill in tak
