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POWER SHOOTING
Syracuse’s Kayla Treanor, the nation’s top scorer in 2014, shows why it’s all about deception AS TOLD TO MEGAN SCHNEIDER
Everyone has hopped on the Kay Train. Tewaaraton finalist Kayla Treanor led Syracuse to the 2014 NCAA championship game, capping a sensational sophomore season with 79 goals and 38 assists as the top scorer in Division I. In just two years, Treanor, already a two- time All-American, has accumulated 212 points. How has Treanor, also a member of the U.S. national team, become such a lethal scorer? She may be known for her nifty crease work, but Treanor tells us it’s about having more than one move to score. Now crank up that power shot with maximum deception.
HANDS
Get your hands back. Flip your bottom wrist to get more power. To make it seem like I would shoot high, I move my hands higher up on my stick.
RIGHT FOOT
As I plant my right foot, I bring my right hand back and draw all of my power from the right side of my body. That way I set up the shot so I can use my core and legs to follow through.
EYES
Look at the goalie to know if she’s righty or lefty and see where the open spot is to shoot.
DEFENDER BEHIND
Set up a split dodge with the hand you want to shoot with. Once my defender is behind me, I usually bring my stick in front. But if I feel like I have enough space, I bring my hands back.
62 LACROSSE MAGAZINE » october 2014
A Publication of US Lacrosse
©GREG WALL (KT)
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