What type of shot is taken when a player passes the puck to themselves off the boards?

The correct choice is bank shot. A bank shot refers to a play in hockey where a player passes the puck off the boards to themselves in order to create space or reposition the puck for a subsequent play, like a shot or a pass. This technique utilizes the angle of the boards to bounce the puck back toward the player, allowing them to maintain control and often set up a scoring opportunity or evade an opponent.

In contrast, other types of shots such as a wrist shot, slap shot, or snapshot involve direct puck-handling and shooting techniques rather than utilizing the boards. A wrist shot is characterized by a quick flick of the wrist that propels the puck, a slap shot involves a longer wind-up and striking the puck with force, and a snapshot is a quick release shot taken without a full wind-up. These shots focus solely on the act of shooting rather than using the environment, such as the boards, to assist in controlling or positioning the puck.