Ice Hockey
Wrist Shot Weight Transfer
Load the stick and transfer weight for a heavier wrist shot
15 min
5 x 15 shots (corners of the net)
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward load the stick and transfer weight for a heavier wrist shot.
Instructions
- 1Start with the puck behind your back foot and weight loaded on it.
- 2Sweep the puck forward, pushing with the bottom hand and pulling with the top.
- 3Transfer weight to your front foot as the blade flexes.
- 4Roll the wrists and follow through toward your target corner.
What to focus on
Stick flex and clear back-to-front weight transfer.
Recommended reps
5 x 15 shots (corners of the net)
Common mistake
Shooting all arms with no weight shift or flex.