Set Up
Put the players in front of the goal. They will start with a ball in their stick, and in this drill we want to emphasize getting loaded ready to shoot. Players start with the lead shoulder point to the goal, getting their hands back in a. comfortable position (loaded). We over emphasize the windup, and tell players to take 2-3 big hops before shooting. After reps, we have them try it after 1 big hop to the goal
Coaching Points and Principles
- Get loaded in a comfortable position (don’t let the stick head point to the ground, slightly up to the sky is correct)
- Take 2 big hops to the goal
- Transfer weight from back to front
- Turn hips through shot with hands following (like a golf swing)
- Release the top hand, snap wrist for quick strong release
Progressions
- Add in escapes, like split dodges or roll dodges
- Give the players a target to hit, make it a game
