How to Score a Goal in Hockey

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Position yourself and your hockey stick within range of the goal.

   Pull the puck all the way until it comes off your blade.
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   Step 2: Start with the puck on your stick behind your body.

   ,, Start with the stick in the air. ,, Then, separate the blade from the puck and hit the puck whilst it is moving on the ice.
   
   Hit the ice about six to eight inches behind the puck. ,, This will cause the stick to flex as you follow through to the puck, thereby generating more power. ,
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   Step 3: Shoot the puck when it is positioned in front of the blade of the stick.

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   Step 4: Flick your wrists forward and point the toe of the stick where you want the puck to go.

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   Step 5: Start with the puck to the side of your body.

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   Step 6: Face the net.

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   Step 7: Lift the heel of the blade off the ice and pull the puck.

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   Step 8: Make sure your side is facing the net.

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   Step 9: Lift your stick until is it level with your waist and hit the ice about 5 inches (12.7 cm) behind the puck.

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    Step 10: Flick the puck as hard as you can with the back of the stick.

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