Ice Hockey
Backhand Shot Accuracy
Generate power and accuracy on the backhand shot
12 min
5 x 10 backhand shots to corners
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Cup the puck deep on the backhand with the blade slightly closed.
- 2Sweep the puck forward, rolling the wrists open through release.
- 3Transfer weight to the front foot as you release, same as a forehand shot.
- 4Alternate targets between the far post and the short side.
What to focus on
Full wrist roll and weight transfer on the backhand release.
Common mistake
Pushing the puck with the arms only, no wrist roll or weight shift.