2 Great Tips That Will Increase Your Slap-Shot Power!
2 Great Tips That Will Increase Your Slap-Shot Power!
The game of Hockey is a very fast passed, aggressive thinking on your toes type of game. Every hockey player knows that you can not score goals in less you know how to properly shoot the puck. And if you cant score goals then you won’t win the game it is just that simple. Most people think that in order to do a slap-shot, all you have to do is wind up and fire away at the puck. This is not true there are many very important details when taking a slap shot. I will break the details down into two parts, so that you can improve your shot. Weather you are a coach, rookie, or a veteran these slap-shooting tips will help you out.
#1 Weight Distribution
While taking a slap-shot it is very important to be standing 3 inches away from the puck with your back foot pointing to the puck and your front foot facing in the direction you want to shoot the puck. When you are lifting your stick in the air you will want all your weight on your back foot, then when it is time to come down you will slowly transfer your weight to your front foot and, right when your stick hits the puck you should be stepping forward with your front foot with all your weight onto it. This will create momentum; witch in return creates a much powerful shot.
#2 Hand Placements
The way a player holds his stick while taking a slap-shot is extremely important. The hands must be firm and steady, in order to have a great slap-shot. The first hand should be at the top of your stick where the grip tape is, and your second hand should be in the middle of the shaft. Most of the power will come from your top hand. Your top hand that is holding the grip tape is the most important hand while taking the shot. While you wind up to take the shot you will slid your second hand up,