Quick answer
To receive and shoot in one motion, let the blade "give" slightly as the pass arrives, guide the ball into your shooting position with that same touch, and shoot straight away. The first touch is the key: it must move the ball toward the foot you will shoot from. You can practise alone with a passer that rebounds the ball back to you, so you get hundreds of receive-and-shoot reps in a session.
Key takeaways
- The first touch decides the shot. Take the ball into the shooting position, not just under control.
- Soft hands: relax the blade and give a few centimetres as the ball arrives.
- Prepare before the pass: look at the goal and decide where you will shoot.
- Use one touch when you have time, and a quick direct shot when you do not. Both start with a good body position.
- A passer or wall gives you 100+ reps per session without a partner.
- Stay low, stick below waist height in backswing and follow-through.
Why is receiving and shooting one motion?
Most players I coach treat receiving and shooting as two separate actions: stop the ball, then think, then shoot. Against a goalkeeper in a game, that is already too slow. The best strikers do both as a single flowing movement: the first touch takes the ball toward the shooting position, and the shot follows without a pause.
Think of it like this. A pass arrives from the side. You turn your hips toward the goal, let the blade give with the ball, and the same touch moves the ball one step in front of your front foot. Then you shoot. If the first touch leaves the ball behind you, you need another touch to fix it, and the chance is gone.
How do you take the first touch?
Prepare early
While the pass is on its way, look at the goal and the goalkeeper. Choose your target. Open your hips toward the goal and bend your knees slightly. The earlier you prepare, the calmer the touch.
Soft hands
Hold the stick with relaxed hands. When the ball arrives, move the blade slightly backwards, absorbing the speed. A rigid blade makes the ball bounce away. Cue: "catch" the ball with the blade, as if it were a raw egg.
Direct the ball
The blade is slightly open (angled) so the ball moves toward the shooting spot, which is in front of your front foot and slightly to the blade side. The ball should only travel 20–30 cm. If you push it further, you lose the shot.
Shoot straight away
Use a wrist shot or snap shot, with weight moving onto the front foot. Follow through at the target with the stick below waist height.
Which option fits which situation?
| Pass arrives | Best option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Slow, in front of you | Receive, take the ball into the shooting position and shoot | You have time for a clean shot |
| Fast, at blade height | Direct shot (one-timer) | No time lost |
| From behind or across your body | Receive, open the hips, shoot on the second touch | The angle needs a touch to fix |
| Under pressure from a defender | Quick snap shot with a short swing | Little space, so keep the movement small |
| Bouncing or slightly lifted | Cushion the ball down first, then shoot | Avoid playing it above knee height |
For a deeper look at the direct shot, read how to score one-timers. For the passing side, see how to receive the ball.
How can you practise it alone?
This is where a passer pays for itself. The Extreme Floorball Passer (€129) rebounds the ball with good precision, and by flipping it you can practise straight passes or volley passes. You pass into it, receive the return and shoot. The Extreme Floorball Passer Pro (€149) has two passing slots, so you can switch between straight passes and volley passes without a partner. Both are Made in Europe, and Better Floorball is a Swedish brand, with gear designed in Sweden and tested for maximum durability.
| Product | Price | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Floorball Passer | €129 | Rebounds your pass for receive-and-shoot reps |
| Extreme Floorball Passer Pro | €149 | Two passing slots for straight and volley passes |
| Extreme Floorball Passing Kit Tiles | €239 | Passer plus 15 tiles (1.6 m²) as a surface |
| Extreme Floorball Goal | €149 | Target for your shots |
| Extreme Backstop Net 5x2,5 m | €129 | Catches the misses |
Browse the passing and stickhandling collection for all passers and kits, or read how to practise passing alone.
Coach Erik's tip: Say "goal" in your head the moment the ball leaves your blade into the passer. That small cue makes you look at the goal and open your hips before the ball comes back, which is exactly what you need in a match.
Five receive-and-shoot drills
- Pass-receive-shoot (10 minutes). Stand 2–3 m from the passer, pass, receive and shoot at the goal 5–6 m away. 4 sets of 8. Cue: the first touch goes toward the front foot.
- Angle change (10 minutes). Move the passer to a new angle each set and shoot toward different corners. 3 sets of 8 for each angle. Watch for: a ball that ends up behind your body.
- Direct shot only (8 minutes). Pass into the passer and shoot on the return without stopping the ball. 3 sets of 6. This is hard, so slow down at first.
- Move-and-receive (10 minutes). Take a step to the side after passing, receive on the move and shoot. 4 sets of 6. Cue: keep the knees bent.
- Pressure round (6 minutes). Set a timer: 10 shots in 60 seconds, each with receive and shoot. Count the goals on target.
Total time is about 44 minutes. Do it three times a week and finish with some of the shots from 12 floorball shooting drills you can do at home.
Common mistakes
- A stiff blade. The ball bounces away. Fix: relax your grip and let the blade give.
- Stopping the ball dead. It costs a touch. Fix: guide it into the shooting position with the first touch.
- Not looking at the goal. You shoot into the goalkeeper. Fix: look before the pass arrives.
- Standing flat. You cannot rotate. Fix: bend your knees and open your hips.
- Playing the ball above knee height. It breaks the rules. Fix: cushion the ball down first.
FAQ
How do you receive and shoot in floorball?
Look at the goal early, relax your blade and let it give as the ball arrives. Use the same touch to move the ball into the shooting position and shoot straight away.
What is a good first touch in floorball?
A good first touch is soft and directional. It absorbs the pace of the pass and moves the ball 20–30 cm to where you want to shoot.
Can I practise receive-and-shoot alone?
Yes. A passer rebounds your pass, so you receive and shoot on your own. The passer, a goal and a net are enough for hundreds of reps per session.
Should I shoot first time or take a touch?
If the pass is fast and at blade height, a direct shot is fastest. If you have time or an awkward angle, one good touch followed by a shot is safer.
What is the difference between the Passer and the Passer Pro?
The Passer costs €129 and can be flipped for straight or volley passes. The Passer Pro costs €149 and has two passing slots.
How many reps should I do?
Aim for 40–60 receive-and-shoot reps per session, three times a week. Quality matters, so stop a set if your touch gets sloppy.
Summary
Receive and shoot in one motion: prepare early, give with soft hands, guide the ball to your shooting spot and shoot. A passer lets you practise alone, and a goal and net complete the zone. Find more guides in the Floorball Shooting hub, and follow us on Instagram @better_floorball.
