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So, how well do you think your shot would improve if you were to take 5000 shots over a 10-week period? Think it can’t be done? Think again!
We have created a plan for players of all ages and abilities to follow over 10 weeks to accomplish this goal.
GOAL: Increase shot speed, quickness and accuracy
The Plan: Shoot 5000 pucks in 10 weeks
Weekly Goal: 500 shots per week
Daily Goal: 100 shots per day (5 days per week)
Below are the details for each week but we will update the team each weekend when we are together:
Weekly Shot Instructions 100 pucks per day / 5 days [500 Pucks total]
Week #1 Wrist shots 250 to lower corners & 250 to upper corners
Week #2 Backhand shots 250 to lower corners & 250 to upper corners
Week #3 Snap shots 250 to lower corners & 250 to upper corners
Week #4 Wrist shots – Balancing on One foot Back foot should be elevated on a bench or bucket equal to knee height 250 to lower corners & 250 to upper corners
Week #5 Snap shots & Backhand shots 50 each per day / 250 each per week All corners
Week #6 Drag & Shoot 250 to lower corners & 250 to upper corners
Week #7 Slap Shots 250 to lower corners & 250 to upper corners (Novice to Atom – Snap shots)
Week #8 Stickhandle & Quick Release 250 to lower corners & 250 to upper corners
Week #9 Players’ Choice Alternate shots and alternate targets
Week #10 Players’ Choice Alternate shots and alternate targets
Bonus One-Timer. This drill can be performed as an option in Week #9 or if player wishes to continue past 10 weeks
Shot Descriptions:
Wrist Shot: The hand grip is similar to that used for stickhandling. When possible, the lower hand moves slightly down the shaft for greater power. Puck starts at the heel of the blade and moves toward the toe as you sweep. Spin the puck heel to toe. The weight of the player is transferred to the stick and the skate nearest the puck by flexing the trunk laterally. The grip tightens and the puck is propelled with a snap of the wrists. In one motion, the top hand snaps forward then back towards the body while the wrist is extended. The bottom wrist flexes and whips the stick through towards the target. Front foot points towards target and the follow-through will dictate the height and accuracy of the shot. Eyes should always be on the target, not on the puck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnTnmgUxoWs
Backhand Shot - The backhand shot is maybe the most difficult for a goalie to save, and probably the most difficult to master. The hand grip is similar to that used for stickhandling. When possible, the lower hand moves slightly down the shaft for greater power. Puck starts at the heel of the blade and moves toward the toe as you sweep. Spin the puck heel to toe. Transfer body weight from back foot to front foot and the puck is released with a quick snap of the wrists while turning the blade upward. The longer the follow through, the higher the shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhbKPLGcMjo&index=2&list=PLA30890862C62F255
Wrist shots – Balancing on One Foot: Back foot should be elevated on a bench or bucket equal to knee height All weight should be on front foot and extra snap of the wrists will help generate more power to the net. Eyes should always be on the target, not on the puck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B06NnIq1s2g&index=4&list=PLA30890862C62F255
Snap Shot: The hands are usually held slightly wider than in the stickhandling position. The stick blade is drawn behind the puck at a distance and height dictated by the time available and the distance of the target. The blade should never go higher than the hip. The stick should meet the ice approx. 1 inch behind the puck. The grip tightens and the wrists are usually locked at the moment of impact. Front foot points towards target and the follow-through will dictate the height and accuracy of the shot. Eyes should always be on the target, not on the puck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDapNzhdQzM&index=3&list=PLA30890862C62F255
Drag & Shoot: This drill includes a set-up move prior to the shot changing the angle of the shot and creating more speed on the shot Hands are extended away from the body with hands close together. Pull the puck towards the body and slide bottom hand down stick slightly wider than in the stickhandling position. In one motion, the top hand snaps forward then back towards the body while the wrist is extended. The bottom wrist flexes and whips the stick through towards the target. Front foot points towards target and the follow-through will dictate the height and accuracy of the shot. Eyes should always be on the target, not on the puck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7z-kiJBU5Y&index=6&list=PLA30890862C62F255
Slap Shot: The hands are spaced wider on the shaft of the stick than during normal stick handling grip. The puck is close to the body, centered between the legs. After a quick look at the target, the eyes remain fixed on the puck. The player is sideways to the target, bending over the puck and transferring one’s weight from the back leg, to the stick, to the front leg. Wrists are locked and held firmly as the stick comes into contact with the ice, slightly behind the puck (½” to 1”). As you hit through the puck, snap your wrists. Bottom thumb down and top palm up to ceiling. The harder the snap of the wrist the hard the shot will be. Follow-through will dictate the height and accuracy of the shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxJCk36EslU&list=PLA30890862C62F255&index=7
Stickhandle & Quick Release: This drill includes a set-up move prior to the shot reinforcing quick hands and quick release Player executes one quick stickhandle and quickly snaps pucks on goal. Similar to the Wrist Shot and Snap Shot, the grip tightens and the puck is propelled with a snap of the wrists. In one motion, the top hand snaps forward then back towards the body while the wrist is extended. The bottom wrist flexes and whips the stick through towards the target. Puck is shot from in front of the players body meaning this shot will not have as much power but if executed properly will not allow goalie time to set-up for shot
. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PFGrcqqaLA&list=PLA30890862C62F255&index=8
Bonus - One-Timer: A difficult skill to master, but well worth practicing, the one timer slap shot can be executed while stationary, or in motion, and again as with any one timer shot, timing is the key. The backswing should be timed so that the downward swing begins as the puck nears the shooter. Players can also practice the one timer on their own by dragging the puck toward their body and shooting while it is still in motion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPjvhXVFiAI&index=9&list=PLA30890862C62F255