π¨ U15 Shooting Sessions in Full Swing!
π¨Todayβs focus: mastering the forehand to backhand deke and shot β a high-level skill used to create space and deceive goaltenders in tight scoring situations ππ₯
Players worked on:
π Forehand to Backhand Deke β Initiating the move by attacking with speed and shifting the puck from forehand to backhand with strong top-hand control. This forces the defender or goalie to bite and opens up space.
π Backhand to Forehand Pull & Quick Release β After the initial fake, the puck is pulled back to the forehand with a sharp cut, using inside edges for balance and explosiveness. The shot is released quickly before the goalie can reset.
β‘οΈ Key Details:
β’ Hand speed is critical to selling the fake and maintaining puck control.
β’ Inside edge work allows quick lateral movement and balance through the deke.
β’ Head up through the entire sequence to scan for goalie movement and net openings.
β’ Low stance & strong posture = better control and quicker t...
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