Let’s face it, everyone wants to score more goals. Review our ice hockey shooting drills, tips and tricks to get ahead of the competition. Developing a quick, accurate, and hard shot is something that doesn’t come overnight and takes practice. Shooting off-ice is a great way to improve your shot and can be really effective if done correctly.

1. Practice Shooting Off-Ice. Dryland shooting is a great way to improve your shooting skills when ice is not available. Use ourTraining Ice to practice your off ice shooting on a realistic surface fast and easy.
2. Develop All Shot Types. Work on improving all shot types (wrist, backhand, snap, and slap) each time you practice shooting. The Garage Tarp provides a great practical area to work on improving all the types of shots.
3. Pick A Target. Always strive for accuracy when shooting. It’s important to pick your head up and aim for a target when shooting. See Snipers Choice Targets for top of the line shooting targets.
4. Use Proper Form. Proper form/technique is very important, especially for beginners, when practicing shooting. Shadow shooting with the Stick Weight is a great way to strengthen shooting muscles and improve shooting form.
5. Shoot Through Screens. Don’t be afraid to use a defensemen or teammate as a screen when shooting on goal. A low shot works best in screen situations and using The Ultimate Goalie (with its lift up device) is a great way to practice low shooting.
6. Transfer Weight. Transfer your weight from the back foot to the front foot when shooting. This results in a harder shot because it incorporates your whole body (legs most importantly) instead of just your upper body.
7. Developing A Quick Release. Practice getting off your shots as quick as possible. One-time shots are very effective and can be easily practiced with the Pass Maser.
8. Roll Your Wrist. Roll wrist over when you shooting to increase velocity and accuracy. See the Wrist Roller for great ways to increase wrist and hand strength.
9. Shoot Hard. Always shoot as hard as you can (using good form) each time you shoot the puck. Use the Demon Hot Radar Puck to monitor your shooting speed.
10. Hit the net. Always put the puck on the net because missing is a missed opportunity for you and your teammates. Practice shooting on an official size net such as the Ultimate Hockey Goal Titanium to improve your shots on goal percentage.