Week #3 & #4 - July 2^nd-July 8^th                  Goal: Shoot 100 pucks 5 days both weeks to reach a total of 500 shots for each week.
Shooting instructions for Wk #3 & #4: Backhand shots ONLY. Wk #3 Low corners only, Wk#4 Top corners only.
♦  Like the wrist shot, it is very important to generate speed of the stick blade. Remember that form and accuracy come before attempting quicker shots. See below for guidelines described by USA Hockey.
♦  Hands held approximately 12 to 15 inches apart
♦  Shot begins with the puck at the side of the body and behind the back foot
♦  The blade of the stick is to be cupped over the puck
♦  Transfer weight from back skate to front skate as you shoot
♦  Start with puck in the middle of the stick blade while moving it towards the toe during shot
♦  Follow-through with a straight blade or closed blade

Week #5 - July 9^th - July 15^th                       Goal: Shoot 100 pucks each day for 5 days to reach 500 total shots for the week.
Shooting instructions for week #5: Note the differences for divisions below.
                    MITES: Work on regular wrist shots ONLY in all corners.
                    SQUIRTS through HIGH SCHOOL: Snap shots ONLY. Low corner only.
♦  To perform the snap shot, remember that the line for shooting needs to be closer to the body than for the wrist shot. The snap shot is performed quickly and can be effective in catching a goalie off guard. Follow the instructions below for correct procedure.
♦  In the wind up, position the stick 10-14 inches behind the puck and 4-5 inches off the surface (ice or floor) with the blade centered on the puck.
♦  Rotate your wrists to make the blade of the stick parallel to the floor. Your weight should be on your back foot at this point.
♦  As you transfer your weight forward while making the shot, snap through the puck hitting the surface a few inches before the puck.
♦  Follow through will be short.
♦  Try opening and closing the blade during your shot and follow-through to create a low or high shot.
♦  This needs to be a quick, fluid motion as the power of the shot comes from a strong sudden top hand pull and a bottom hand push on the stick while you snap your wrists and transfer your weight. There are many things happening at once and form is KEY to success and accuracy of the shot so start out slow and progress to create the fluidity of combined motions.

Week #6 - July 16^th - July 22^nd                       Goal: Shoot 100 pucks each day for 5 days to reach 500 total shots for the week.
Shooting instructions for week #6: Backhand shots ONLY in all corners.
♦  The backhand shot is probably the most difficult to master. PRACTICE, PRACTICE & PRACTICE! Remember, form is the key element in with all shots. Refer to week #3 and #4 for instructions.

Week #7 - July 23^rd - July 29^th                  Goal: Shoot 100 pucks each day for 5 days to reach 500 total shots for the week.
Shooting instructions for week #7: Note the differences for divisions below.
                Mites and Squirts: Wrist shots only on one foot. 200 on front foot, 200 on back foot and 100 on weakest foot.
                Pee Wee through High School: Slap shots ONLY. Low corner only.
♦  Position the puck 2-6 inches behind the front foot before shooting. You will find it easier to keep the shot low the further you move the puck back. Hold your stick tightly with your bottom hand just below mid stick. Keep the line of shooting close enough for comfort but far enough away to allow good extended arm movement.
♦  Once you have positioned the puck, view your target and draw your stick back between your waist and shoulder. At this point your weight is on your back foot.
♦  With force, drive your stick downward leaning into the shot and transferring your weight to the front foot.
♦  Just like the snap shot, hit the surface 2-3 inches behind the puck.
♦  Contact with the puck should be in the middle of the blade or slightly toward the heal, with a closed blade. Hitting the puck toward the toe of the blade will result in a weak an uncontrolled shot.
♦  As you hit through the puck snap your wrists.
♦  Your follow through should be low as you point your stick toward the target.

Week #8 - July 30^th - August 5^th                 Goal: Shoot 100 pucks each day for 5 days to reach 500 total shots for the week.
Shooting instructions for week #8: See below for divisions.
                Mites and Squirts: Backhand shot only on one foot. 200 on front foot, 200 on back foot and 100 on your weakest foot.
                Pee Wee through High School: Slap shots mid to high corner.

Week #9 August 6^th -August 12^th                   Goal: Shoot 100 pucks each day for 5 days to reach 500 total shots for the week.
Shooting Instructions for week #9: Choose your two weakest shots and try to make them your strengths by performing 250 shots each alternating upper and lower corners.

Week #10 August 13^th - August 20^th              Goal: Shoot 100 pucks each day for 5 days to reach 500 total shots for the week.
Shooting Instructions for week #10: Alternate shots, alternate lead foot, and alternate targets on all 500 shots.
 

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