THE EXTRA STICKHANDLE KILLS THE SHOT. Receiving a puck in transition is not about stopping the play to gain control. It is about using the first touch to prepare the next action. In this sequence, the player receives while moving through the slot, keeps the puck quiet and attacks the middle with minimal handling. One controlled touch changes the shooting angle before a quick release. The focus: • Receive forward and stay in motion • Underhandle—do not overcontrol the puck • Attack the middle to make the goalie adjust • Change the angle without slowing down • Release before the goalie can reset The best shooters do not need extra touches to feel comfortable. Their first touch creates the shot. Less handling. More deception. Faster release. SFU Red Leafs skill session with Professional Coach Guido Lamberti-Charles and Euro Elite Hockey Development. Teaching the game—not just drills. #EuroEliteHockey #SFURedLeafs #HockeyDevelopment #ShootingSkills #BauerHockey