To perform the snap shot, remember that the line for shooting needs to be closer to the body than for the wrist shot. The snap shot is performed quickly and can be effective in catching a goalie off guard. Follow the instructions below for correct procedure.

• In the wind up, position the stick 10-14 inches behind the puck and 4-5 inches off the surface (ice or floor) with the blade centered on the puck.
• Rotate your wrists to make the blade of the stick parallel to the floor. Your weight should be on your back foot at this point.
• As you transfer your weight forward while making the shot, snap through the puck hitting the surface a few inches before the puck.
• Follow through will be short.
• This needs to be a quick, fluid motion as the power of the shot comes from a strong sudden top hand pull and a bottom hand push on the stick while you snap your wrists and transfer your weight.
• There are many things happening at once and form is KEY to success and accuracy of the shot so start out slow and progress to create the fluidity of combined motions.
• Try opening and closing the blade during you’re shot and follow through, to create a low or high shot.

Fig. 1
Raise your stick
a few feet
off the ice.

Fig. 2
As your arms sweep
forward exert force
downward towards
the puck.

Fig. 3
"Snap" your wrists
on the follow
through by rolling
them inward.

Do you have questions??

Contact Scott Haver at:   shaver23@sbcglobal.net

Shoot hard!!!

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