Shooting

At any moment or in any situation, an elite shooter can be the difference maker during the course of a game. Whether it be, shooting off the rush in stride or quickly putting a puck on net off a pass from a two-touch shot, having the proper techniques and mechanics when shooting is important.

Whether it be a forward or defense, the wide variety of different shot options can seem overwhelming. At RHD we focus on the techniques and mechanics of shooting to build fundamentally sound shooters. We focus on game like settings and situation along with proper repetition to build goal scorers.

PROGRESSION:

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

When it comes to puck handling, RHD has the mindset that you need to walk before you can run. Stationary puck handling allows for a proper foundation of hand and arm movements when teaching different skills to our athletes. Proper skills and a strong understanding of those skills will allow our athletes to start “running” at game like speeds without questioning their abilities. A strong base and proper fundamentals allow our athletes to grow and excel during games, rather than be “practice players”.

Our goal when teaching puck handling is “game performance skills,” with a philosophy of challenging these “skills” through small space games and situations. From our stationary work to our full speed drills, the emphasis is to teach our athletes how to manage the puck through game like simulation.