The Follow Though The follow through is just as important as any other part of the slapshot.  The way that the follow through is executed determines whether the puck stays low on the ice or lifts off. Lifting the puck with a slapshot is much easier than keeping it on the ice.  When one makes a slapshot with a simple twist of the wrist decides whether the puck lifts off or not.  When the stick connects with the puck but the blade of the stick is left open, meaning the curve is up, the puck will lift off the ice.  The higher the stick is brought off the ice the higher the puck will fly.  The hockey stick actually works like the sights on a gun.  where the stick points the puck goes.  This is how the players such as Chara and Gretzky were able to be so accurate with their shots.  Also the follow through also allows the continued motion of the body and stick.  By attempting to slow or stop the motion of the hockey stick it will take velocity and force from the puck slowing the shot.  By continuing the shot through the full arc of the arms it ensures that the maximum amount of force is applied during the impulse between the stick and the puck. The Slapshot The Wind Up The "Slap" Why Pucks Fly Bibliography