Snap Shot

By: Ben Eaves

Snap shots are generally more effective than wrist shots becuase they are quicker and can catch goalies by surprise.

Here are some key to a good snap shot:

• use the natural flex of the stick to generate power by driving the heel of the blade into ice a couple inches behind the puck.
• use a good weight transfer from back foot to front foot or load weight onto front foot (see video).
• top hand pulls hard towards body.
• bottom hand follows through towards target.
• stick should remain low and close to the ice.