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Do Hockey Shooting Targets Actually Improve Accuracy?

Do Hockey Shooting Targets Actually Improve Accuracy?

Every hockey player wants to improve their shot accuracy. Whether you’re an aspiring young player or a seasoned pro, the ability to hit your spots can mean the difference between scoring a game-winning goal and missing a crucial opportunity. One of the most effective training tools for improving shot accuracy is light-up, interactive hockey shooting…

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Train Your Mind with These 5 Must-Read Hockey Autobiographies

Train Your Mind with These 5 Must-Read Hockey Autobiographies

We all know that hockey isn’t just a game, it’s a passion. And to reach your maximum potential, you need to feed this passion both physically and mentally. At Snipe Lights, we are committed to helping players develop not only into great hockey players, but also into great people. Learning from both the successes and…

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I Wish I Had Snipe Lights When I Started Playing Hockey

We hear this all the time. Players wishing that the interactive light-up shooting target system Snipe Lights was around back when they were learning how to shoot. So, we decided to pull a few strings and rent a time machine, grab some Snipe Lights, and travel back through history to see just how far back…

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DIY Hockey Shooting Drills for Better Accuracy & Power

DIY Hockey Shooting Drills for Better Accuracy & Power

Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your shot or an experienced player fine-tuning your accuracy and power, practicing off-ice is key. The good news? A low cost home training setup will help you develop a harder, more accurate shot. There are countless do-it-yourself drills so you can work on your shot in a driveway,…

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The Best Hockey Training Aids for Home and the Rink

In the hockey world, staying ahead of the competition is key. Players need to dedicate time to refining their skills both on and off the ice. Fortunately, with the right training aids, you can elevate your game from the comfort of your home or during practice sessions on the ice. Whether you’re working on shooting,…

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The Biomechanics of Hockey Shooting Training

A perfectly placed shot in hockey is a thing of beauty (unless you’re a goalie). The best snipers can make shooting look effortless. But what most people don’t see is the countless hours of training that go into constructing that shot. While repetition to build muscle memory plays a huge role in developing a great…

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Maintaining Midseason Motivation and Preparing for the Playoff Push

The halfway point of any hockey season is a pivotal time for players. Fatigue sets in, the excitement of the early season fades, and the intensity of playoff preparation looms large. Staying motivated and sharpening both mental and physical skills can be a challenge. Here’s how players can navigate this phase with focus and energy,…

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Goalie Pad Passes

https://youtu.be/pOTa74y_VHw In this video tutorial, Tim Turk discusses an important skill in hockey known as “pad passes”—a technique used to create scoring opportunities by intentionally shooting the puck at the goalie’s pads to generate a rebound. The video explains how, in certain situations when there is no clear target to shoot at, players can use…

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NHL Hockey Shooting Coach Tim Turk – Slap Shot in Motion

In this hockey shooting tutorial, NHL Hockey Shooting Coach Tim Turk provides tips on how to **improve your hockey shot**, specifically focusing on the slap shot in motion. He emphasizes the importance of proper puck placement and preparation before taking the shot. To achieve maximum power, players should ensure that their power arm remains in…

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Overemphasize and Transfer Weight to Your Target!

https://youtu.be/y2ngONVdF8Y This video tutorial focuses on techniques to help you improve your hockey shot by emphasizing proper body mechanics, particularly the transfer of weight and activation of key muscles. To start, the instructor stresses the importance of overemphasizing the activation of the glutes, even before you begin pushing for power. By activating the glutes while…

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NHL Hockey Shooting Coach Tim Turk – Wrist Shot Release In motion

In this ice hockey tutorial, NHL Shooting Coach Tim Turk focuses on improving the wrist shot release in motion. The video explains how to take the fundamental techniques you’ve learned from stationary drills and apply them to dynamic, in-game situations. Tim emphasizes the importance of posture, puck position, and the proper use of your hands…

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Snipe Lights Interview with NHL Shooting and Scoring Coach Tim Turk Conclusion: Shooting Trends and New Ways to Disguise Your Shots

Welcome to the 5th and final installment of the Snipe Lights exclusive interview series with top NHL shooting and scoring coach Tim Turk. Tim has coached for five NHL teams, several international programs, and individual NHL players like Connor Bedard, Nick Foligno, Victor Hedman, Mitch Marner, and Brendan Gallagher. In this interview, Tim talks about…

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Hockey Skills Training – Over the Puck at the Puck

https://youtu.be/UjK9ZqhaOvw In this hockey skills tutorial, Tim Trick discusses the important concept of “over the puck at the puck” to help players improve their hockey shot. He emphasizes the critical role of wrist snap and how positioning the blade over the puck generates power and spin, both essential for a more effective shot. The video…

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Add Quickness & Deception to your Hockey Shot

https://youtu.be/v9zGQeRQZTk In this ice hockey tutorial video, the focus is on improving the quickness and deception of your hockey shot. The instructor emphasizes the importance of adding speed and timing to your shot release. By increasing the quickness of your stick load and puck movement, you can create a faster, more deceptive shot. The key…

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Hand & Arm Technique & Terminologies

https://youtu.be/Zw0c8t0EA3w This video tutorial highlights the critical role of the grip hand in improving a hockey shot. The grip hand is responsible for generating the velocity and speed of the puck, primarily through a pulling action. When taking a shot, it’s essential to pull the grip hand straight back, as this motion supports the stick’s…

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Importance of the Grip Hand when Shooting the Puck

https://youtu.be/iJ1G0ON7NzM This video tutorial focuses on how the grip hand plays a crucial role in enhancing your hockey shot. The grip hand is responsible for generating velocity and speed in your shot by performing a pulling action. Understanding and mastering this motion is essential to improve your hockey shot effectively. The video explains that when…

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New Lower Body Formation when Shooting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkMYO3u9_CE This ice hockey tutorial video focuses on a new lower-body formation technique to improve your hockey shot. The main idea is to utilize “open hips” during your shot, which involves positioning your chest forward, hips back, and maintaining open hips as you shoot. This approach helps generate more power and accuracy in your shots.…

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5 Ways Snipe Lights Can Improve Your Shot in the New Year

2025 is upon us, so now is the time to set some hockey training New Year’s resolutions. Snipe Lights is here to help you improve your shot with 5 easy ways to use our fun and interactive light-up hockey target shooting system so you can become the sniper you always knew you could be. Shooting…

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Hockey Shooting – Over Under Over Blade Action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A-Wj3sKXTc A great hockey shot requires precision and technique. One essential method to improve your hockey shot is the “over, under, over” blade motion, a simple yet effective way to enhance accuracy and control. This technique breaks down the puck’s movement on the blade during a shot. The blade starts over the puck at the…

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Snipe Lights Interview with NHL Shooting and Scoring Coach Tim Turk 

Tim Turk specializes in teaching shooting and scoring. He has coached for several NHL teams as well as individual players like Connor Bedard, Nazem Kadri, and Nick Foligno. In part two of our exclusive interview, Tim talks with Snipe Lights about how his career took off to another level just as hockey training was starting…

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Snipe Lights Builds Confidence and Self-Esteem in Young Hockey Players

For young hockey players, building confidence and self-esteem is crucial for success both on and off the ice. For some people, pushing their boundaries requires getting over the fear of failure, but that’s the only way they’ll improve. Interactive gamified hockey shooting targets like Snipe Lights add a fun, dynamic, and competitive element to training…

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Training Exercises You Can Do While Watching Hockey on TV

Wayne Gretzky credited his uncanny ability to always seem to know where the puck was going to watching hockey on television growing up and tracing the puck’s movement on a piece of paper. This was a form of mental hockey training, as it showed Wayne the typical hot spots on the ice with the most…

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Creative Ways To Use Snipe Lights

One of the great things about Snipe Lights is its versatility. The built-in game modes offer a variety of ways to improve your shooting speed and accuracy. But it doesn’t end there.  With just a little imagination, players and coaches can customize their hockey shooting target experience and create specific exercises that can be laser-focused…

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Advice From the Best Shooters (and Goalies) of All Time

Is there any better way to improve your mental and mechanical approach to shooting than to get tips from the greatest snipers to ever fire a puck?   We’ve compiled some of the best quotes from the greatest shooters of all time to help supplement the training that players get from Snipe Lights.  We’ve also thrown…

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The Ultimate Guide to Hockey Blade Curves

It may come as a surprise to some players that hockey stick blades offer more options than just a bigger curve vs. a smaller curve. There are actually six different major variables among stick blades that can make a big difference in the way a player handles and shoots the puck.  There are so many…

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Hockey Shooting: Basics and Techniques

The Guide to Hockey Shots for Aspiring Snipers If the objective of hockey is to score goals, then it makes sense that hockey shooting is the focal point for basically any aspiring player looking to grow their game. If you can score more goals, it’s easier to get noticed by scouts, coaches, or GMs and…

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Why shoot at empty hockey nets when you can aim at hockey shooting targets?

The Ultimate Guide to Hockey Goal Targets

Hockey games are won and lost by scoring goals, and while mastering the art of scoring is no simple feat, you can step up your training by investing in hockey goal targets to practice your sniping. These essential tools are designed not just for practice but to fine-tune your skills, ensuring fun and effective training…

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The Economics of Hockey Parenting Explained

The Dollars and Sense of Hockey Parenting Hockey parenting is an investment that goes beyond the ice rink, demanding both financial and time commitments from families. Hockey, in particular, is known for being an expensive sport, especially when compared to other youth activities. From purchasing essential gear like skates, pads, and sticks to paying for…

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Snipe Lights Game Modes Explained

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably either purchased Snipe Lights or you’re considering purchasing an interactive shooting target. Congratulations either way!  The return on your investment starts by understanding all the fun and challenging Snipe Lights game modes that help hockey players of all levels improve their shooting skills.   Here is how the game modes…

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Gamification Accelerates Ice Hockey Skills Development

Hockey training involves a ton of learning. Players are constantly developing their brains and bodies during practice, but it’s not always easy to create a training environment that keeps players consistently motivated to reach their full potential. Hockey shooting targets like Snipe Lights can tap into the power of fun to help players accelerate their…

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What to consider when buying a hockey goal

What to consider when buying a hockey goal Ice Hockey Goals and Nets Playing ice hockey involves a lot of gear, and one crucial piece is the hockey goal. In leagues like the National Hockey League (NHL), the standard size for a hockey goal is 6′ x 4′ (feet). Each hockey rink has two goals…

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Master Goal Scoring: 5 Essential Tips

Master Goal Scoring: 5 Essential Tips So, you’re itching to master goal scoring and put more pucks in the net? Who can blame you? Scoring goals is the name of the game, and that sweet feeling of helping your team win by slamming one home is hard to beat. Now, if you want to become…

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Hockey Equipment Care: Keeping Your Gear in Top Shape

Hockey Equipment Care: Keeping Your Gear in Top Shape Introduction As dedicated hockey players, we know that taking care of your equipment is vital for peak performance on the ice. By properly maintaining and caring for your gear, you can extend its lifespan, maximize your comfort, and ensure your safety during intense gameplay. In this comprehensive guide,…

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A Guide to the Best Hockey Goal Targets and Shooting Tarps

A Guide to the Best Hockey Goal Targets and Shooting Tarps Are your hockey shots on target? Improve your accuracy and goal-scoring prowess with the right practice tools. Discover the best hockey goal targets, shooter tutors, and shooting tarps for honing your skills and becoming a champion. Best Hockey Goal Targets and Shooting Tarps – Unleash Your…

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