Bumper Shot is a great drill for helping players set their feet before shooting. By ensuring the feet are in the correct position it sets the player up for success with their shot.
Description
Coach draws 2 spots near the top of the circles for the shooters to shoot from.
Pucks are in inline with the player on the side of the drill with the line of player.
Players in line pass to the shooter. The shooter receives the puck and takes a shot.
This pattern is repeated 3-5 times then the shooter is switched. The passer becomes the shooter and the shooter returns to line. The next player in line becomes the passer.
Key Points
Work on wrist shot technique:
- Weight transfer
- Kinetic chain
- Hands out
- Follow through
Encourage proper puck reception:
- Hands out
- Absorb passes by bringing hands towards the body
Players should be setting their feet accordingly and use their hands to load the puck efficiently for setting up their shot.
Feet should be diagonal to the target to help with weight transfer.
Puck should start next to back foot (not in front of the body).
