1. Learn the Qualities Every Scorer Needs
Shooting a hockey puck requires speed, timing and precision and must be developed during drills and practice. Players who can score often are prized in hockey. To put the puck in the goal, a player must be able to retain possession of the puck, anticipate the goalie's movements and visualize the path to the goal net.
2. Hold on Tight
To shoot a hockey puck effectively, you must develop stick control. The closer to the blade you hold the stick, the more control you will have over its movement. Grip close to the stick blade with both hands. You should be able to rotate the stick in any direction. Retaining control of the stick will help you retain possession of the puck and will enhance your shooting accuracy.
3. That Magic Puck
A player must be able to keep possession of the puck and move it into scoring position. To gain puck contro, you must always be aware of where the puck is, even when you don't have it. When you possess the puck, keep it centered in the middle of your stick blade. This will make it harder for opponents to poke check the puck away from you and give your shot more force. Practice awareness and keeping the puck centered during your drills.
4. Get a Helping Hand
A well-executed setup and pass can provide a great shooting and scoring opportunity for one of your teammates. During team passing drills, work on passing the puck to one another and working together to bring the puck down to the net. Putting yourself between the net and your teammate to cut down the distance to the net will help them pass and increase your scoring chances.
5. Shoot 'Em Up
There are a variety of hockey shots to use when you want to score. Wrist shots are short-distance shots in which the player flips a wrist to shoot the puck with a quick motion of her blade. Slap shots are taken further away from the goal; a player winds up with the stick like a golfer and puts the full force of his upper body behind the shot. Players also take rebound shots by shooting the puck back at the net after it rebounds off the goal post or the goalie's glove.
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