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Inice hockey, aone-timer is ashot that occurs when a player meets a teammate's pass with an immediateslapshot, without any attempt to control thepuck on theirstick.[1] 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 agoal.[2] Awrist shot can also be done on a one-timer, though the puck is released far slower than aslapshot one-timer.
The effectiveness of the one-timer comes from three things:
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 that the player has only one time to connect.
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