How to Shoot a Slap Shot in Roller Hockey
The most powerful and impressive shot in the game of roller hockey is the slap shot. A good slap shot is naturally powerful, so practice for control - aim for a corner of the goal.
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Instructions
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Start with the puck in the middle of your stance or closer to your front foot, whichever works best for you.
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Slide your lower hand down your stick, to about 15 inches below your upper hand.
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Hold the stick with a firm grip.
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Look from the puck to the goal and back to the puck.
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Backswing to about shoulder height. Realize that the slap shot telegraphs itself to the goalie because of its big backswing.
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Be careful of your backswing on your slap shot. Your stick should never touch another player.
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Transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot as you swing.
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Swing hard and quick so that the blade hits the ground an inch or so before the puck. Be careful not to strike the pavement too far behind the puck.
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Keep your eye on the puck as you strike it.
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Lean down on the blade as it strikes the puck. This causes the blade to straighten out slightly, which will whip the puck as it snaps back into shape and increase the velocity of your shot.
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Follow through to about waist height so that the blade is pointing to where your shot will go.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice the slap-shot swing without the puck, but always wear your skates when practicing your shots.
Build strength in your wrists and forearms for a better slap shot.
Always wear proper pads 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.
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Mar 15, 2006
After you have the mechanics for the shot down, the windup for a slap shot doesn't need to go past your waist. The huge backswing is unnecessary, and allows more time for the goalie to set up, as well as any opposing players. Strong wrists help the shot the most. A quick hard slap shot comes after experience and strong wrists. -
Mar 15, 2006
After you have the mechanics for the shot down, the windup for a slap shot doesn't need to go past your waist. The huge backswing is unnecessary, and allows more time for the goalie to set up, as well as any opposing players. Strong wrists help the shot the most. A quick hard slap shot comes after experience and strong wrists.
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Nov 22, 2005
When you do a slice shot, you start off like a normal slap shot. When the blade touches the floor (around 2 inches away from your puck), put the bottom of the blade facing forward. When the bottom part of your blade touches the bottom part of the puck it creates a slicing motion causing the puck to rise up to the air.
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Nov 22, 2005
The puck should not gain height because of the angle of the stick blade. Instead position the puck closer to your front foot in your stance, and allow the puck to roll from the heel of the blade of the tip of the blade as you shoot. AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THROUGH.
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Nov 22, 2005
When you are winding up, put your weight on your back foot then as you swing, transfer your weight into your front foot. But never forget to follow through, it will help your shot a lot.
