Ice Hockey
Shooting Off a Deke
Convert a deke into an immediate scoring shot rather than losing the puck
12 min
6 x 8 dekes into a shot on the goalie
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward convert a deke into an immediate scoring shot rather than losing the puck.
Instructions
- 1Attack the goalie in a one-on-one situation at moderate speed.
- 2Execute a single clean deke to shift the goalie's weight.
- 3Immediately shoot into the space the goalie vacated, without an extra touch.
- 4Vary the deke direction each rep to avoid becoming predictable.
What to focus on
Immediate shot release right after the deke shifts the goalie.
Recommended reps
6 x 8 dekes into a shot on the goalie
Common mistake
Taking an extra stickhandle after the deke, allowing the goalie to recover.