SCA Hockey Camp Director shares a mental checklist for shooting that can help you take your game to the next level!
HITTING TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST
COACHING POINTS
Posture:
Double V Grip
Sit low- two bent knees
Arms away from the body- critical
Hands together- top of stick, half way down grip for short grip
Feet square to the passing line
Action:
Use a flat backswing (baseball swing)
Turn the left shoulder towards the ball
Step with the left foot towards the ball toe pointing at target
Finish with weight over front foot and hold 2 seconds
Stick:
Raise the stick in the backswing with left wrist- break wrist
The stick is low at impact- long follow through
Ball:
Left hand in line with ball of foot/shoulder line
Ball speed generated by:
Upper body rotation
Armand wrist action
Stick action
Transfer of weight
EMPHASIS
Stand square to the passing line
Play to each others forehand
Weighted pass (direction-speed-height)
Step forward with the left foot when playing the ball
SWEEP HITTING TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST
COACHING POINTS
Posture:
Double V Grip
Body weight over left leg
Arms fully extended
Toe points to target
Hands are over the left foot at impact
Hold the low finishing position (head over knee, over ankle)
Action:
Make the back swing over the ground
Turn left shoulder towards the ball
Stick:
The tip keeps pointing upwards
Stick remains in contact with the surface for follow through
Release right hand after impact
Ball:
Slightly right and in front of the left foot
Play the ball on the shaft just above the hook (sweet spot)
EMPHASIS
Stand square to the passing line
Play to each other forehand
Weighted pass (direction-speed-height)
Step forward with the left foot when playing the ball
Ensure ball positioning is far enough away from body