How to Take a Wrist shot
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The wristshot is one of the most commonly used shot in hockey, this means that it is critical for any one who is serious about hockey to perfect their wrist shots. When learning to take a wrist shot there are 3 things you need to work on
You need to work on your wrist shot power / speed because as you get better at hockey, so do the goalies. The slower your shot is the more time the goalie has to react and stop you. This is why it is important to work on your wristshot powerThe accuracy of your shot is very important, in fact accuracy is more important than power (but having both is a lethal combination) If you look at the net, and you see the goalie has left a 4 inch by 4 inch opening, and you can shoot the puck right into that opening, you will be able to score a lot more goals. Practice your accuracy first so you can shoot out the corners when you need to. Once you can snipe the corners, then practice building your wrist shot power
The last thing you need for a perfect wrist shot is how fast you can get the shot off. Some players take a long time to set up their shot, they pull the puck back, break their stride, look for a spot to shoot and then shoot. All of this preparation gives the goalie a lot of time to set up and predict where you are going to shoot. Practice coming in at full speed and shooting without breaking your stride.
An unpredictable release, coupled with deadly accuracy and blistering speed will guarantee you a tonne of goals in hockey.
The wristshot is one of the most commonly used shot in hockey, this means that it is critical for any one who is serious about hockey to perfect their wrist shots. When learning to take a wrist shot there are 3 things you need to work on
- Wristshot power / speed
- Wristshot accuracy
- Wristshot release time
You need to work on your wrist shot power / speed because as you get better at hockey, so do the goalies. The slower your shot is the more time the goalie has to react and stop you. This is why it is important to work on your wristshot powerThe accuracy of your shot is very important, in fact accuracy is more important than power (but having both is a lethal combination) If you look at the net, and you see the goalie has left a 4 inch by 4 inch opening, and you can shoot the puck right into that opening, you will be able to score a lot more goals. Practice your accuracy first so you can shoot out the corners when you need to. Once you can snipe the corners, then practice building your wrist shot power
The last thing you need for a perfect wrist shot is how fast you can get the shot off. Some players take a long time to set up their shot, they pull the puck back, break their stride, look for a spot to shoot and then shoot. All of this preparation gives the goalie a lot of time to set up and predict where you are going to shoot. Practice coming in at full speed and shooting without breaking your stride.
An unpredictable release, coupled with deadly accuracy and blistering speed will guarantee you a tonne of goals in hockey.
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