Steps. 1  1. Understand how a slap-shot works. 2  2. Learn when to take a slap-shot. 3  3. Point your feet towards the puck, which should be about 3 feet (0.9 m) from your skates.  4. Glance at the 1  net. 5. Get the proper grip.  6. 1  Wind up. 7. Take another look at the goal and aim as you wind  up. 8. Make contact with the ice inches before you hit the puck.