wrist shot
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A wrist shot is a quick, short-range shot in ice hockey. It is made by snapping the blade of the stick forward, often with a rotation of the wrists, to flick the puck toward the net. This shot is particularly useful in tight spaces near the goal. It is one of the four basic shots in hockey, alongside the slap shot, snap shot, and backhand. The wrist shot is generally more accurate than a slap shot, though typically not as powerful.123
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