A slap pass, also known as a slap shot, is ideal for passing to a teammate or shooting on goal from a medium distance. A slap shot is more powerful and faster at striking the ball than a push pass. Allow your torso to be perpendicular to your target while securely gripping the stick with both hands. Then swing the shaft up and back through the zone you want to shoot at in an arc that is almost straight up and down. The ball requires less power to strike than a puck, so a slap shot is easier to do when playing hockey. Because there is no ice under foot, a player can't use friction to help their shot go farther. But because there is no resistance from the sticks of opponents, a player can use power instead. In addition to being easy to execute, a slap shot is effective because it goes where you want it to go. The ball travels in a straight line, so if you shoot it hard enough, it will go far enough. Also, since there is no resistance against the shot, players can blow by their defenders if they need to. Finally, a player can change direction after they have released the slap shot if needed. Since it's so easy to execute, even young players can master this skill. There are several ways to score with a slap shot. You can pass the ball to a teammate who can shoot it or run toward the net yourself.