🔥 DON’T FORCE THE FIRST SHOOTING LANE—CREATE THE NEXT ONE. In the previous progression, we worked on protecting the puck, loading in motion and shooting through traffic. Now we add another scoring option: the delay. When the original lane closes, don’t rush the shot. Maintain control, keep the puck within reach and use the delay to shift the defender and move around the traffic. 🏒 Protect backhand to forehand 👀 Sell the first shooting lane ⏳ Delay without stopping your feet 🛡️ Keep your body between pressure and the puck ↔️ Move around the traffic 🎯 Release immediately from the new angle The delay isn’t a pause—it’s a tool to manipulate pressure and create a better scoring opportunity. Coaching cue: Keep the hands active and the puck available. If the puck becomes disconnected from the body, the player can’t release quickly when the new lane opens. Developed at Euro Elite Hockey Development with professional coach Guido Lamberti-Charles. Teaching the game—not just drills. ...