Slap Shot
By Dave Tempke
(Morgen, 2009)
Introduction
The slap shot is the most dynamic and
complex shot that there is in the sport of
hockey. In this presentation I will
breakdown all of the movements, muscles,
joints and bones involved in the slap shot.
I will also be giving examples of common
injuries attributed to the slap shot.
Phases
 The
slap shot can be broken down in
to 3 distinct phases:
 The Preparatory phase
 The Wind Up phase
 The Impact & Follow Through phase
The Preparatory Phase
(Daniel, 2009)
Movements of the Preparatory Phase

Slight flexion of the
knees and hips
(Fitsugar, 2007)

Abduction of the hip
(University of Wisconsin Hospitals and
Clinics Authority, 2009)
Movements of the Preparatory Phase

Lumbar flexion
(Thomson)

Supination of the
hand that is lower on
the stick and
phalangeal flexion
(Elliot, 2006)
Movements of the Preparatory Phase
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Elbow Flexion
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Dorsiflexion
(Vanderheiden, 2008)
(Missouri Hip and Knee Center, 2005)
Muscles of the Preparatory Phase

Knee Flexion: biceps
femoris, popliteus,
semimembranosus,
semitendinosus
(Cunningham, 2008)
Muscles of the Preparatory Phase
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Hip Flexion: iliacus, psoas major and minor,
rectus femoris, sartorius, pectineus, anterior
fibers of gluteus medius, gluteus minimus,
tensor fasciae latae
(Reid, 2009)
Muscles of the Preparatory Phase

Hip Abduction:
sartorius, gluteus medius
and minimus, tensor
fasciae latae
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005)
Muscles of the Preparatory Phase

Lumbar Flexion: rectus abdominis, internal and
external oblique abdominals
(Unknown, 2009)
Muscles of the Preparatory Phase

Supination: Biceps brachii, supinator
(TeachPE.com, 2010)
(TeachPE.com, 2010)
Muscles of the Preparatory Phase

Phalangeal Flexion: flexor digitorum
superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus
(Real Bodywork, 2009)
Muscles of the Preparatory Phase

Elbow Flexion: biceps brachii, brachialis,
brachioradialis
(JDC, 2010)
Muscles of the Preparatory Phase
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Dorsiflexion: peroneus
tertius, extensor
digitorum longus,
extensor hallucis longus,
tibialis anterior
(Norman, 1999)
Joints of the Preparatory Phase
 Lumbar
Vertebrae
Joints of the Preparatory Phase
 Tibiofemoral
Joint
Joints of the Preparatory Phase
 Hip
Joint
Joints of the Preparatory Phase
 Humeroulnar
& Radioulnar Joints
Joints of the Preparatory Phase
 Metacarpophlangeal
Joints
& Interphalangeal
Joints of the Preparatory Phase
 Talocrural
Joint
Bones of the Preparatory Phase
Joints
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Lumbar: pelvis, lumbar vertebrae
Tibiofemoral: femur, tibia, fibula
Hip Joint: Pelvis, femur
Humeroulnar & Radiohumeral: scapula,
humerus, radius, ulna
Metacarpophalangeal & Interphalangeal:
metacarpals and phalanges
Talocrural: talus, distal tibia and fibula
The Wind Up Phase
(somegeekintn, 2009)
Movements of the Wind Up Phase
 Lumbar
Rotation towards rear leg
 Elevation of shoulder girdle of rear
arm
 Horizontal Abduction of rear arm
 Cervical Flexion
Muscles of the Wind Up Phase

Lumbar Rotation:
external oblique of
opposite side, internal
oblique of the same side
(O'Rahilly, 2009)
Muscles of the Wind Up Phase

Elevation of shoulder
girdle: rhomboids, upper
and middle fibers of the
trapezius, levator
scapulae
(Unknown)
Muscles of the Wind Up Phase

Horizontal Abduction: middle and posterior
fibers of the deltoid, latissimus dorsi,
infraspinatus, teres minor
(Unknown, 2009)
Muscles of the Wind Up Phase

Cervical Flexion: Sternocleidomastoid
(Swan, 2009)
Joints of the Wind Up Phase

Lumbar Vertebra/Pelvic Joint
Joints of the Wind Up Phase

Glenohumeral Joint
Joints of the Wind Up Phase

Sternoclavicular, Acromioclavicular, and
Scapulothoracic Joints
Joints of the Wind Up Phase

Atlantooccipital, Atlantoaxial, and Cervical
Vertebrae Joints
Bones of the Wind Up Phase
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Lumbar vertebrae, pelvis/sacrum
Glenohumeral: scapula, clavicle, humerus
Shoulder Girdle: sternum, clavicle, scapula,
thoracic vertebrae
Atlas, axis, cervical vertebrae
The Impact & Follow Through
Phase
(Unknown, 2009)
(Unknown, 2009)
The Movements of the Impact &
Follow Through Phase

Slight knee flexion of the
front leg and full flexion
of the rear knee
(SportsMemorabilia.com, 2010)
The Movements of the Impact &
Follow Through Phase

Lumbar rotation towards front leg
(Action Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre, 2008)
The Movements of the Impact &
Follow Through Phase

Adduction and
depression of the rear
arm on the stick
(Sandford, 2008)
The Movements of the Impact &
Follow Through Phase

Adduction of the scapula on the front arm
(VHI, 1992)
Muscles of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase
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Knee flexion: biceps femoris, popliteus,
semimembranosus, semitendinosus
Lumbar rotation: External obliques of the opposite
side, internal obliques of the same side
Adduction of the arm: pectoralis major, subscapularis,
latissimus dorsi, teres major
Scapula adduction: rhomboids, middle and lower fibers
of the trapezius
Scapula depression: pectoralis minor, lower fibers of
the trapezius
Joints of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase

Tibiofemoral
(Chai, 2005)
Joints of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase

Lumbar Vertebrae
(Carrier, 2007)
Joints of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase

Glenohumeral
(LaRusso, 2009)
Joints of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase
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Sternoclavicular
Acromioclavicular
Scapulothoracic
(Art and Web Design)
Bones of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase
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Tibiofemoral: femur, tibia, fibula
(Chai, 2005)
Bones of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase
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Lumbar Vertebrae and pelvis
(Carrier, 2007)
Bones of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase
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Glenohumeral: scapula, clavicle, humerus, ribs
(LaRusso, 2009)
Bones of the Impact & Follow
Through Phase
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Shoulder girdle: sternum, clavicle, scapula,
cervical and thoracic vertebrae
(Art and Web Design)
Fastest Slap Shot

The fastest slap shot ever recorded was clocked
at 105.4 MPH by Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins,
at the 2009 All-Star game Skills Competition in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsr0YUVrB
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Common Injuries
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While injuries do occur if a player is hit while
shooting the puck, injuries are not that common.
Some injuries that can occur are inflammation,
sprains, torn muscles of the joints and muscles
involved in the slap shot.
Closing
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In closing, the slap shot is the most dynamic and
complex move in the game of hockey. There are
vast movements, muscles, joints, and bones
involved in it.
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