Both hands move in the direction of your target. Do not swing your stick in an arc as you release the puck. Proper knee bend is important. Keep your stick in contact with the puck; do not slap at the puck as you pass it. A pass should be done without making any sound.

Imagine a straight line in the direction of your target. Your stick should follow straight through on this line. If you whip your stick in an arc as you're passing, it's harder to predict where the puck will go! The puck could leave your stick at any point in the arc.

    o drill: pass with partners for extended periods of time    o drill: use a heavy puck    o drill: practice moving as you pass the puck    o drill: add a turn as you pass the puck