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POINT SHOTS
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A point shot originates out near the blue line and commonly involves
screens, tips and often leaves juicy rebounds if it is not handled properly.
The shot will either be a missile designed to beat you cleanly or an off speed
shot that is designed to be tipped or screened.
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Each situation is very dangerous and many stoppable goals occur
from point shots.
How to handle it
1) Challenge to the top of the crease without getting tied up with people
in front of the net.
2) Stay low and fight to find the puck if an early screen is set up.
3) Use your vision to see if late screens are coming or if tip men are set
tip to the side.
4) A low shot must be angled out of danger with your stick and try to get
a glove on anything off the ice. Remember you will be at their mercy
if a rebound is thrown out to the slot.
5) If a potential rebound is likely try not to commit yourself by leaving
your feet. It is far better to give out a rebound if you are on your feet if
it is unavoidable. If you butterfly or paddle down you have to realize
you may be hung out to dry.
Advanced Tip
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Try not to over challenge or run out at the point shot. Watch that a
shot wide of the net doesn't quickly rebound back out in front or even worse
off you and in the net. Know the boards!