Purpose: Being able to accurately hit a back hand shot or pass creates numerous different opportunities to get a shot away or to deliver a pass. Start initially with the grip, the 'V's' should be pointing down the face of the stick. Don't pass if there is no man open, it will cause the other player to hop on an break-away and score a goal. As you take aim and prepare to hit the ball, make sure your left shoulder is facing the direction that you want your ball to go towards. It happens a lot. Hitting a backhand (toma) is one of the trickiest skill to get right in hockey, but if you get the technique right and try not to overhit the ball, you will soon be able to hit the ball flat and accurately! Structure: Pairs Coaching Points: Look to hit the mid-line of the ball. Please help us continue to provide you with our trusted how-to guides and videos for free by whitelisting wikiHow on your ad blocker.


Improving your peripheral vision also helps to look in all directions. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. The ball should be located at a comfortable distance from you before you hit it.

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