TIP #3
You have to get yourself into the position to shoot a one-timer. If you're playing the off wing, you keep yourself open to the passes with your stick cocked back. If you're skating into the shot on a pass from behind the net as you're cutting toward the goal, slide your hands down the shaft of the stick so you can get more control and accuracy.
TIP #4
If you're passing the puck cross-ice, you want to deliver the puck near the front foot so the shooter can step into the shot. There is very little windup on the shot because you're using the velocity of the pass to propel the shot toward the net. Your job as a shooter is just to get it on goal.
REMEMBER THIS ...
Like any shot, the key to a good one-timer is accuracy. A booming shot that misses the net and rattles the boards just makes a lot of noise. Start slow and work on the proper techniques.
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