Drill

Drills

Ice Hockey

Slap Shot Load and Timing

Sync the backswing, downswing, and contact point for a clean slap shot

15 min
5 x 10 slap shots from the point
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Set up with the puck slightly ahead of the front foot and stick loaded.
  2. 2Bring the stick back to shoulder height in a controlled backswing.
  3. 3Strike the ice just behind the puck to load the shaft, then drive through.
  4. 4Follow through low and toward your intended corner.

What to focus on

Consistent contact point just behind the puck to load the flex.

Common mistake

Hitting the puck first with no shaft flex, producing a weak, inaccurate shot.