How to shoot? What am I doing wrong?

[WarriorLax9]

I was just wondering if someone could give me a step-by-step with photos or a video. Whenever I shoot they go up and at not a very fat speed. People always tell me Im shooting wrong but dont help me fix it. If you could give me some pointers that would be greatly appreciated.

[Live4It]

You might be releasing the ball to early, make sure you follow through,
This should help,
http://lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=33741

[slinkyspine]

Don't slide your top hand. My dad won't stop telling me to do it. And its BAD. No Top Hand Sliding!

[Hunter]

Shooting on the run- http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=72067

Quick stick- http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=72073

Shooting Mechanics- http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=72080

Mark Millon's tips on shooting- http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=70226

Shooting Low to High- http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=78215

Casey Powell's shooting tips- http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=122977

You should devote about 85% of you're shooting practice to shooting on the run, you will rarely have a completely open shot while standing still.

[tiplax]

don't use just your arms, that's the most common mistake i see. you need to get your whole body into the shot(arms, shoulders, hips, legs and back)

[WarriorLax9]

Alright, Ima practice all day tomorrow with some of my attack buddies, thanks for the pointers.

[Kwick_STX]

don't use just your arms, that's the most common mistake i see. you need to get your whole body into the shot(arms, shoulders, hips, legs and back)
What he said.

If you're looking for power, then you have to lead with your hips. Try to turn and drive your front elbow towards your target and turn your hips/twist your back as hard as you can to get a lot of torque early on in your shot, then shoot.

If it's accuracy... get one of those shot things and just work with it.

I'd say your body accounts for more than twice what your arms do with speed. You can also do so plyometric drills (like tossing a medicine ball laterally and stuff).

[CSlax06]

I play defence so I dont shoot often, but every once in a while coach puts my on attack because of my stick skills and my shot. Im only in eighth grade so dont be rippin on my shot but heres a quick clip of my shot. I would like to know what I am doing wrong (form wise) http://media.putfile.com/shootin-25 btw this was after a big game so i was tired lol

[RockStar]

If you're shooting high, you're possibly reaching too far back on your wind-up.

Two choices - adjust your stroke, or add more whip to your pocket.

That, and make sure your technique is right before you F with your stick

[CSlax06]

btw im shooting at a garage and im at the bottom of a hill lol

[faceoff25]

how do you add whip to your pocket?

[CnSLax3]

Make the pocket higher.

[Nicklax871]

How old are you?

[CnSLax3]

How is that relivant to the question?