Open Up Your Offensive Repertoire with the Saucer Pass

Between opponent’s sticks blocking passing lanes and defenders trying to break-up odd man rushes there are many tactics used by a defender to disrupt a team’s offensive strategies. Players who have the saucer pass in their skill set create more options for themselves while on offence.

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The puck should start on the heel of the blade with the face open. The puck is then rolled along the blade in front of the body in the direction of the receiver. This causes a spinning movement of the puck and keeps it flat both in the air and when it lands. 

Players will see the benefits of using the saucer pass in many different situations to beat defenders. They are often used to beat a defender in odd man situations when there is a stick or body in the passing lane.