Definitions

Median- the median plane is the mid line longitudinal plane dividing the head and torso into right and left halves.

Superior- refers to a structure being closer to the head of the body.

Anterior- refers to a structure being more in front of the body.

Posterior- refers to a structure being more back then another structure in the body.

Distal- refers to a limb being further away from the median plane of the body.

Inferior- refers to a structure being closer to the feet rather then the head.

Flexion- bend or decrease of an angle on a joint.

Circumduction- circular movement, permitted at a ball and socket joints.

Rotation- turns a moving bone about its axis.

DRILL #3

The final drill to do while trying to improve your slap shot it a one timer drill. A one timer is when you hit a moving puck without stopping to accept the pass its one smooth motion if done correctly. This drill is nice because you can do it with a partner by having them pass the puck to you and you shooting it right off the pass, or as shown in the image above you can get the shooting equipment which passes the puck back to you after you pass it to the device. This drill will take a lot of time to perfect.

DRILL #2

The second drill you can work on is one most teams use as a warm up, it is commonly known as the "Butterfly Drill". the player in the corner makes a pass (as shown) to the other player on the other side after you make the pass you skate up to the top of the circle and receive a pass from the other side. As you receive the pass if working on your slap shot it is best to take a shot from the top of the circle to work on getting a quick release off and it helps your goaltender out since you don't want to take a slap shot up close on him

DRILL #1

A great way to improve your slap shot is just to practice it, the easiest way to do this is to line up pucks in a straight line and do a "rapid fire" which is shooting one puck after another. While shooting make sure focus on your form in your shot and accuracy. I personally like to do this with a friend because you get a little break when you take turns and you can give each other tips for improvement. Always remember the more you practice the better your shot will get. 

Novice Video

Expert Video 1

Expert video 2

Phase 1 Locate puck and step into the shot

(Regular terminology) In this initial stage you want to locate the puck and step into the shot putting all of your weight into the puck. your hands should be at the mid point of the stick and one at the top. Your head should only be down for a second just to locate the puck, after that you should pick your head right up and pick a shooting location.

(Scientific terminology) start in anatomical position. after that you should use flexion at the median of the body. as you can see im bent only about 40 degrees proterier of the coronal plane. then begin to step into the shot. 

Phase 2 wind up and make contact

(regular terminology) In the second stage as you are stepping into the shot you want to begin your wind up. you do this by pulling the stick back and having your hand that was on top before now on the bottom. depending on the time you have to release the shot, you want to begin to wind down with full power going forward. Once you make contact with the ice 2-3 inches before the puck the stick should flex and forcing a harder shot with your follow through. 

(scientific terminology) while stepping into the shot you should have full rotation in your shoulders and be able to circumduct your arms back while making your inferior bottom hand and it will now switch with the superior top hand. 

Phase 3 Follow through with your shot

(regular terminology) The final stage of of your shot is basically a follow through you want to point exactly where you want the puck to go. this is much more difficult to pick a location with a slap shot. after you shot and make contact with the puck you want to make sure you follow the puck after your shot and continue to go after it.

(scientific terminology) with the follow through you want to continue to get all of your power Anteriorally towards the puck. and while following the puck after your shot you want your distal limbs to be loose to be able to move to all angles the puck could bounce to.