Often goals are the result of an accumulation of little things. The Maple Leafs (in blue) do a lot of good things that lead up to big goal in a playoff game.
How many good things can you see in this clip?
It all ends in a sweet cele!
High Performance Development for U15AA, U18AA and girls who aspire to get better
Often goals are the result of an accumulation of little things. The Maple Leafs (in blue) do a lot of good things that lead up to big goal in a playoff game.
How many good things can you see in this clip?
It all ends in a sweet cele!
Does your skating look like this?
Auston Matthews may be one of the best in the league at changing the angle before he shoots. Just look at this snipe where he fools the defense and goalie in one motion.
Here’s a great video that explains why changing your shooting angle is so important and how you can practice it at home and on the ice.
Here’s a great breakdown on how to learn and use the Mitch Marner 1-on-1 move.
Pavel Datysuk is the master at taking the puck away from opponents.
He uses three primary methods.
Most importantly, his feet never stop moving so he can quickly accelerate away after he gets the puck.
How many examples of each can you find in the video?
The key points shown in this example are as follows:
A good wrist shot has three key positions that you’ll want to master. This video breaks down how to take a hard and accurate wrist shot.
A good slap shot has four key positions that you’ll want to master. This video breaks down how to take a hard and accurate slap shot.
Artem Zub, a defenseman for the Ottawa Senators, scores his first NHL goal with a textbook example of the “Gagner” move.
Fake wrist shot off the inside foot, then fake to the backhand with a finish on the forehand. When you really need to score, it is great to have a go to move.
On the last clip, notice the Detroit Delay leading to the goal.