How to Shoot a Wrist Shot in Roller Hockey
The wrist shot is the most common shot in roller hockey. It is most effective as a short quick shot, so practice for control and speed.
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Things You'll Need
- Hockey Elbow Pads
- Hockey Gloves
- Hockey Shoulder Pads
- Hockey Sticks
- In-line Skates
- In-line Skating Helmets
- Roller Hockey Goals
- Roller Hockey Pucks
- Hockey sticks
Instructions
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Position the puck just slightly behind your back skate, or at your side.
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Dribble toward the goal.
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Slide your lower hand down your stick so that it is about 15 inches below your top hand.
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Hold the stick with a firm grip.
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Place your blade just behind the puck.
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Cup the stick blade over the puck.
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Look at the goal, then the puck, and then back at the goal as you shoot.
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Sweep the blade from behind the puck to project it toward the goal.
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Snap your wrists back as the puck leaves the stick.
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Follow through, but keep it low. Use a higher follow-through when shooting for upper corners of the goal.
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Tips & Warnings
Shoot wrist shots from within 25 feet of the goal.
Always wear proper padding when playing roller hockey.
Roller hockey is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
Comments
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Jun 30, 2006
Start with the puck at the heel of the blade of your stick. Then as you follow through with your wind-up, let the puck roll the end of the blade as you release it. This puts a spin motion on the puck allowing it to curve slightly. The more of the blade curve you use, the more motion you get. -
Jun 30, 2006
Start with the puck at the heel of the blade of your stick. Then as you follow through with your wind-up, let the puck roll the end of the blade as you release it. This puts a spin motion on the puck allowing it to curve slightly. The more of the blade curve you use, the more motion you get.
