SHOOTING PROGRAM
The complete Hockey Lab Shooting Program will get you shooting like you’ve always wanted to. After training hundreds of players and developing their shots, Coach Gino has put together a complete program with proven methods to reshape your shooting mechanics. You’ll start noticing improvements immediately, and when you have completed the program you’ll be shooting with more accuracy, power, and confidence!
The program is designed for players at all levels. The complexity of the drills will differ based on the level of the program.
HOW IT WORKS
The program has seven (7) courses and designed to put you through a guided process with your development being the focal point. Each session and program progressively inches you closer to getting you shooting like a game changer!
Step 1: Book your initial assessment
Step 2: Select the right starting program for you!
Step 3: Purchase your program
Step 4: GET STARTED!
At the end of each program, you’ll be reevaluated to determine wether it is best to continue at the current level, or to move to the next course in the program to continue with your development.
ROOKIE LEVEL
The LEVEL ONE courses are intended for players that need to work on fundamentals. They are ideal for beginners, or players that struggle with their overall shooting technique.
COURSE 1
INTRO TO SHOOTING
6 SESSIONS
With this program we focus on the important aspects of taking a shot. The areas of focus during each of the six sessions help you to build a shooting foundation with the proper mechanics.
With this program you’ll learn the key elements to taking an effective wrist shot in stride, as well as an introduction to taking a backhand.
Each session breaks down a key element, and focuses on break any old habits and building new ones through shooting drills, continuous repetition, and constant feedback and coaching.
Session 1 - The Stride Shot Technique - How to take a shot.
Session 2 - Loading the puck - Proper puck, body, and hand positioning.
Session 3 - Weight Transfer - Properly shifting your weight.
Session 4 - Follow Through - Having the proper shooting stance.
Session 5 - Shooting with Accuracy - Placing the puck.
Session 6 - Shooting In Motion - Putting it all together.
COURSE 2
EFFECTIVE SHOOTING MECHANICS
6 SESSIONS
This program focuses on being able to shoot in different shooting situations. The focus during each of the six sessions is to get you to be able to effectively shoot in situations that will occur in a game.
The program will challenge you to know use the techniques you used in program one, and implement them effectively in each shooting situation.
By having each session focus on different situations, it’ll build your muscle memory to execute the shot, while doing it effectively with the proper shooting technique.
Session 1 - Generating Power - Through proper weight transfer.
Session 2 - Receive/Release - Receive the pass with the puck loaded. No time to waste.
Session 3 - Opening up the Hips - Get square and generate power.
Session 4 - Shots from Angles - Shooting from different angles.
Session 5 - Creating Shooting Lanes - Get the shot to the net.
Session 6 - In-Tight & rebounds - Release it fast and up.
ELITE LEVEL
The LEVEL TWO courses are designed for players taking the next step in the development plan. Ideal for players that already have good shooting mechanics, and for players that have completed Level One.
COURSE 3
POWER SHOOTING
6 SESSIONS
This course focuses on being able to shoot to score with a harder, and faster shot. The areas of focus during each of the six sessions help you understand how to effectively use your power hand, generating power through your hips, and get a quicker release with the top hand twitch.
In addition to the continuous training on the wrist shot, and backhand, we’ll introduce shooting off the inside leg snap shot.
Session 1 - Proper Shooting – explain and practice the Hockey Lab key elements to having an effective shot.
Session 2 - Power Shooting: learn how to effectively use both hands to increase your power.
Session 3 - Weight Transfer – generating power through proper weight transfer.
Session 4 - Quicker Release – learn the key factors to a lightning bolt release.
Session 5 - Shooting with Accuracy - increase your scoring opportunities.
Session 6 - Receive/Release – receive the puck in a ready-to-shoot position and catch the goalies off guard.
COURSE 4
SHOOT TO SCORE
6 SESSIONS
This program focuses on building your confidence to shoot to score. With this course we’ll focus on teaching you to have a shot first mentality! You’ll work on shot selection, having better accuracy, and taking each shot with the objective to score!
Each session will work on different scoring opportunities, and and scoring habits to increase your scoring efficiency when facing the same situations in games. All this will solidifying your technique.
Session 1 - Shoot the Puck! - Don’t think, just shoot.
Session 2 - Be Deceptive - Shoot when they don’t expect it.
Session 3 - Pick your corner, any corner!
Session 4 - Shooting through a screen – shooting through a screen to get shot to the net.
Session 5 - Pull back – keeping the puck away from an opponent by pulling the puck closer to you and releasing a shot.
Session 6 - Shooting off Angles – perfecting the bad angle shot.
COURSE 5
EFFICIENT SHOOTING
6 SESSIONS
The last course in the Elite level puts it all together to get you started on the path to being a game changer. The focus is on the small details that make a huge difference with your shooting and scoring. Less touches, less ice, more snap, and other details that will make you a more efficient shooter and scorer.
Each session will work on a key element, to perfect each shot (wrist shot, snap shot, backhand, one-time/slap shot) to increase the efficiency of every shot you take!
Session 1 - Top Hand Twitch - Getting that extra snap.
Session 2 - Shot Selection - Knowing when and how.
Session 3 - Rapid Fire - Don’t hesitate, just shoot!
Session 4 - Less Ice - Don’t take so long to shoot.
Session 5 - Minimize your touches - Always be ready.
Session 6 - One Step Ahead - Have a scoring mentality.
ALL-STAR LEVEL
The LEVEL THREE courses are designed for players that want to become game changers! In this last stage, you’ll work with our specialty coaches on different scoring scenarios. This part of the program, is for players who want to continue working on their shooting and master the art of scoring, while getting the required reps. There are no limits on the number of times you take each course as the drills will differ each time.
COURSE 6
ADVANCED SHOOTING
6 SESSIONS
This program is what every player that wants to be a goal scorer needs.
Session 1 – Shooting Off a Bad Pass – Make proper adjustments in order to get shot off.
Session 2 - Shot Fake – deceiving your opponent with a fake into a stride shot with proper weight transfer.
Session 3 - Off balance – ability to take shot in an uncomfortable position.
Session 4 – Drag and Shoot – perfecting the Auston.
Session 5 - Shooting on Reception – Releasing a quicker shot by shooting on reception.
Session 6 – In-tight Shooting & Rebounds- maximizing your scoring opportunities in close.
COURSE 7
IN-GAME SHOOTING
6 SESSIONS
This program focuses on building your confidence to take whatever shot gives you the best opportunity to put the puck in the net regardless of the situation.
Session 1 - Inside leg shooting – shooting off your inside leg.
Session 2 - Backhand-Forehand – quickly get a shot off after receiving the pass on your backhand.
Session 3 - Off-wing shooting – different ways to be prepared to shoot when on your off wing.
Session 4 - High Percentage Shooting – don’t just shoot, shoot with a purpose.
Session 5 - Roof It – take nothing for granted.
Session 6 - One-Timer – getting shot off with no pass reception.
GET STARTED Schedule your initial assessment
PRICING
ROOKIE & ELITE
RATIO 1:1
6 SESSIONS $510
RATIO 2:1
6 SESSIONS $330/player
ALL-STAR
RATIO 1:1
6 SESSIONS $540
RATIO 2:1
6 SESSIONS $360/player
Please note: Semi-privates group must be formed. We do not form the groups. All taxes included in pricing.
ALL SESSIONS IN PACKAGES MUST BE USED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF PURCHASE TO ENSURE RESULTS.
SHOOTING COACHES
CHRISTOS Papandreou
JOHN AMANATIDIS
COACH Gino
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*Please note that no cancellations or appointment rescheduling will be accepted within 24 hours of the scheduled date, and will result in an attended session. No refunds.
What People Are Saying
“Gino and his staff are experts at what they do and have really improved the small details that make the difference in my son's game. Thank You!”
— Mario R.
“This is such a fun way to change up offensive practice! My son loves these sessions and has really gained confidence in shooting the puck..”
— Jamie W.
“Another great session with Gino. My son has actually said he prefers Hockey Lab to any other training. He has enjoyed every session so far. They are understanding and patient with their training. Good job Gino!”