Where do you look when shooting a puck?

You don’t have to stare at where you want to shoot, but you should at least look at the net and find a place to shoot. Many players get caught shooting with their head down which typically results in missing the net or the puck hitting the goalie right in the chest.

What is the best shot in hockey?

The wrist shot is the most accurate shot in hockey and typically the first one taught to children when they begin to play. It relies mostly on wrist and arm strength.

How to train for off ice shooting drills?

Start slow and perfect your technique. Once you have mastered a drill mistake free, start increasing the speed. When the number of mistakes is reduced at a higher speed, proceed to vision training. This is where you look at an object 10-12’ in front of you while doing the drill. On all off-ice shooting drills, the key is persistent practice.

Are there any off ice exercises for hockey players?

Off-ice exercises and workouts are critical for hockey players as they grow older. The exercises and workouts below are hockey specific for a wide range of age levels. These exercises include leg strength, skating specific, stickhandling, upper body & core, and full workouts. Full Off-Ice Workouts.

When to start off ice training for hockey?

Over the last decade, off-ice training for hockey players has become very popular. Players and coaches have discovered that stick skill acquisition can be accelerated when adding off-ice training in addition to on-ice practices. Off-ice training for kids should start as early as possible.

What kind of training does USA Hockey do?

USA Hockey has created fun, age-appropriate dryland (off-ice) exercises that help deliver the agility, balance, coordination, strength and skill training that young players need to complement their on-ice play.