Shot (hockey)
A
shot in
ice hockey is an attempt by a player to score a
goal by striking the
puck with his
stick in the direction of the
net. There are three basic types of shots in ice hockey:
- The wrist shot is the simplest and most accurate shot. The player first draws the puck behind his body with his stick, and then quickly sweeps it forward, imparting spin on the flying puck.
- The snap shot is the quickest shot in terms of how much time it takes to execute. With very little windup, the player violently snaps his wrists to send the puck flying.
- The slapshot is the hardest, and most spectacular, shot.