Ice Hockey
Shooting In Stride
Release without slowing down or gliding into the shot
15 min
6 x 8 shots off the rush
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward release without slowing down or gliding into the shot.
Instructions
- 1Skate the puck in at speed from the half wall.
- 2Release off your stride without a glide or a stop.
- 3Change your release point rep to rep: off the front foot, then the back.
- 4Aim for a specific corner and track your make rate.
What to focus on
No glide before release, feet keep moving.
Recommended reps
6 x 8 shots off the rush
Common mistake
Coasting into a two-foot stop to set up the shot.