In
ice hockey
Ice hockey (or simply hockey) is a team sport played on ice skates, usually on an ice skating rink with lines and markings specific to the sport. It belongs to a family of sports called hockey. In ice hockey, two opposing teams use ice hock ...
, a one-timer is a
shot
Shot may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media
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*''Shot, Illusion, New God'', an EP by Gruntruck
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that occurs when a player meets a teammate's pass with an immediate
slapshot, without any attempt to control the
puck on their
stick
Stick or the stick may refer to:
Thin elongated objects
* Twig
* The weapon used in stick fighting
* Walking stick, a device to facilitate balancing while walking
* Shepherd's crook
* Swagger stick
* Digging stick
* Swizzle stick, used to stir d ...
. An effective one timer requires precise timing on the part of both players involved, especially the shooter. This play improves the shooter's chances at scoring a
goal.
A
wrist shot can also be done on a one-timer, though the puck is released far slower than a
slapshot one-timer.
The effectiveness of the one-timer comes from three things:
# The angle from goal between the pass and the shot
# The change of direction of the puck
# The speed of the puck after the shot
Greater angle, change of direction and/or speed increases the chances of the puck going into the net.
Lesser angle, change of direction and/or speed decreases the chance of the puck going into the net.
Either way, the one-timer enjoys a greater success rate than a one-on-one shot between shooter and goalie.
The reason it is called a one timer is because the player only has one time to connect.
References
Ice hockey terminology
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