slap shot

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The slap shot is a powerful shot in ice hockey. It is characterized by a swinging stroke where the player pulls their stick back away from the puck and then forcefully strikes it towards the net. This type of shot is typically executed further from the goal crease, where there is more space for the player to maneuver. The slap shot is known for its speed, with Zdeno Chara holding the NHL record at 108.8 mph. It is one of four basic shots in ice hockey, alongside the wrist shot, snap shot, and backhand.12

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…of shots in hockey: the slap shot, the wrist shot, and the backhander. The slap shot has been timed at more than 100 miles an hour (160 km an hour). The slap shot differs from the wrist shot in that the player brings the stick back until it is nearly…
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…of shots in hockey: the slap shot, the wrist shot, and the backhander. The slap shot has been timed at more than 100 miles an hour (160 km an hour). The slap shot differs from the wrist shot in that the player brings the stick back until it is nearly…
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