Shootouts aren’t just about fancy moves — they are about controlling the goalie with smart entries, deception, and fast finishes. In this Switzerland vs. Czechia shootout breakdown, all 7 goals scored shared a few consistent patterns that any player can learn and apply. Master these simple habits and you dramatically increase your chances of scoring when the pressure is highest.

Watch & learn from the 9 minute video breakdown below:

3 Key Takeaways

1. Your entry path controls the goalie
Elite shooters rarely skate straight in; they approach on an angle, cross the mid-line, or change direction to keep the goalie moving and unable to get set. The more movement you force from the goalie before the shot, the bigger the openings you create.

2. Great fakes keep the goalie unsettled
Successful shooters used stick, body, and head fakes — sometimes even “fake touches” over the puck — to make the goalie hesitate. The goal of every fake is simple: keep the goalie reacting instead of set and square.

3. Quick-release finishes beat goalies in tight
Nearly every goal came from a fast release shot, often targeting holes just above the pad or through the five-hole created during goalie movement. When the goalie is still adjusting, speed of release matters more than power.

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Work Hard. Dream BIG.

Be Deceptive. Be Orange.

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~ Coach Kim

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