Floorball: Wrist Shot vs. Slap Shot

Students use data to compare the two main floorball shots: the wrist shot, which is quick to load and easier to disguise, and the slap shot, which has more power. They measure accuracy by goal zone and loading time to decide when to use each one.

How to play

1. Explain both shots: the wrist shot drags the ball from behind the body with the blade in contact and releases it with a wrist roll; the slap shot has a short backswing below the waist and crisp contact (4 min).
2. Mark four zones on each goal with tape (low and high corners) and form four groups of seven, one per goal (2 min).
3. Each student takes 5 wrist shots and 5 slap shots from 7 m, calling the zone before shooting; a partner records on the worksheet whether it hits the zone (8 min).
4. With the stopwatch, a partner times from when the shooter receives a pass until the shot is released, 3 times with each technique (6 min).
5. Each group sums up the average accuracy and average time for each shot on the worksheet and suggests which game situation suits each one (5 min).

Rules

• There is no goalie in this activity: the goal is empty and marked with zones.
• Nobody stands behind or beside the goal during shooting; balls are collected only after the whole group has shot.
• The stick does not go above the waist when loading or finishing the shot.
• Goals of different groups never face each other.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: shoots from the wheelchair at 5 m and also works as timekeeper.
• Hearing impairment: the zone is shown on a card instead of being called out.
• Math difficulties: the worksheet comes with the average formulas ready to fill in.

Learning goals

• Perform the wrist shot and the slap shot accurately.
• Collect and analyze accuracy and execution-time data.
• Choose the best shot for the game situation.

Equipment for a class of 25

• floorball sticks: 28
• floorball balls: 30
• floorball goals: 4
• masking tape: 2
• worksheets: 14
• stopwatch: 4

Teacher tip

The usual conclusion is that the wrist shot is more accurate and quicker to load, while the slap shot pays off with space and time: let students get there with their own data. Keep goals away from windows.

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