Shooting Tip 2: Backhand Wrist-shot
The backhand wrist shot uses exactly the same technique as the forehand
wrist-shot. The most common problem, however, is that people often
start with the puck positioned too far forward (here we refer to
"forward" relative to the direction in which the puck travels). When
the puck is too far forward before you shoot, you cannot drag the puck
as far with your stick as you are shooting, thus you cannot get as much
power and control when you shoot.
.\ (puck too far forward - no power)
\
\
L R
. / (puck further backwards -
/ much better puck position!)
/
L R
<------------ Direction of travel of puck
Notes: 1. puck is shown as a "." on back side of stick
2. left and right feet are shown with L & R
Like the forehand wrist-shot, you must also cup the puck as you
begin your backhand wrist shot. Drag the puck backwards (relative
to the direction in which you are shooting). Then drag the puck
forward, reverse your wrists, and follow through. Be sure to
lean into the shot and to bend your knees to help raise the puck
off of the ice surface.
Again, as in the forehand wrist-shot, weight transfer is very
important. If you shoot left, begin with your weight on your
right foot, and transfer it to your left foot as you take your
shot.
To increase the control of your shot, position the puck near
the heal of the blade of your stick. Not only will this give
you more power because it is closer to the shaft of your stick,
but it will make it easier to control your shot since this part
of the blade does not usually have as much curve.
Remember ... Practice Makes Perfect!
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