How to Score in a Hockey Shootout

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start at center ice with the puck on the face-off dot.

   It is important to go as fast as possible while keeping the puck under control.
   
   The faster you go, the more difficult it is for the goalie to react to what you are doing. , Ideally, you want to be skating forward, faster than the goalie is skating backward. , If the goalie moving back too quickly and is close to the net, then you want to shoot because you can see more of the net. , Hopefully you will score a goal in the process.
   
   The main thing in the shootout is to score and give your team the advantage, while also putting pressure on the opposing player to score for their team.
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   Step 2: Start skating to build up speed.

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   Step 3: Any decent goalie will come fairly far out of the net to begin

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   Step 4: then back in as you approach the net.

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   Step 5: If the goalie is too far out and not backing up fast enough

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   Step 6: then you want to deke.

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   Step 7: Once you have made your decision keep skating and complete your deke and/or shot.

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