This video covers the fundamentals and progression of teaching wrist shots, focusing on proper hand positioning, body movement, and shot mechanics to help players develop better shooting skills.
Coaching Points:
- Hand Positioning: Ensure players keep their hands away from the body, with the top hand up and the bottom hand about hip-width apart to maintain control of the stick.
- Weight Transfer: Teach players to transfer weight from their back foot to their front foot during the shot for better power and accuracy.
- Blade Control: Encourage players to cup the blade by rolling their wrists down, keeping the blade cued to maintain control of the puck during the shot.
- Shooting Area: Introduce the three shooting areas—beside the body, in front, and on the backhand side—to improve puck handling and shot release.
- Add Motion and Passes: Progress from stationary shooting to adding motion and receiving passes, ensuring proper hand positioning for quick cradling and release.
- Focus on Quality: Emphasize quality over quantity in practice, ensuring players focus on correct technique for each shot instead of taking many poorly executed shots.
