How to take a slapshot

Take a Slapshot

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First you must spread your legs out.

First you must spread your legs out.

Second, grip your hockey stick tightly on the lower portion of the stick. if you are right handed then your right hand must be lower than usual.

Second, grip your hockey stick tightly on the lower portion of the stick. if you are right handed then your right hand must be lower than usual.

Third, you must keep your eyes where you want to take your shot (in this case it will be the bottom left hand corner).

Third, you must keep your eyes where you want to take your shot (in this case it will be the bottom left hand corner).

Forth, make sure that the puck is near your left foot (if you are right handed) and that it is in front of you and not between your legs.

Forth, make sure that the puck is near your left foot (if you are right handed) and that it is in front of you and not between your legs.

Fifth, bend your knees for balance and strength.

Fifth, bend your knees for balance and strength.

Sixth, the movement of your upper body must follow the movement of the stick. your waist will have a position like the photo

Sixth, the movement of your upper body must follow the movement of the stick. your waist will have a position like the photo

Seventh, bring your stick to waist level or higher as shown in the following picture.

Seventh, bring your stick to waist level or higher as shown in the following picture.

During contact with the puck, roll your wrists so that the thumb on your dominant hand turns down towards the ice. This adds accuracy to your shot.

During contact with the puck, roll your wrists so that the thumb on your dominant hand turns down towards the ice. This adds accuracy to your shot.

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