So many goalies that I see, even goalies with a lot of experience, make the mistake of not getting their feet set before the shot is released. By setting your feet, I mean making sure your feet are planted with equal weight distribution on both feet…no movement and no gliding. This is very important for [...]
When I started playing more competitively I found a few techniques that really helped me to get my game face on and focus for the game that lie ahead. It is very important for a hockey goalie to get mentally prepared for a game…this isn’t often the case for the rest of the team. Goalies [...]
With tryouts only a few months away, I thought this would be a helpful post for any hockey goalie who is trying to make the team. These are a few tips for getting noticed by coaches and scouts and getting picked for the team that you are trying out for.
Do whatever you have to do [...]
Sometimes the hardest game to play in as a hockey goalie is the game where your own team is dominating the game and you are only get a few shots each period. As we all know its so much easier to feel comfortable in net when you are getting a lot of shots, but what [...]
I don’t know about you, but I would prefer to have a shooter deke me on a breakaway rather than shoot. A way for the hockey goalie to dictate what the shooter does on the breakaway is to adjust how far you come out when they come in. If you want the shooter to deke [...]
I remember when I had coaches who would tell me to take a look at the shooter’s eyes when they come in on a breakaway and you can tell where they’re going to shoot. This is such ridiculous advice and if you have ever received the same advice you probably need a new coach or [...]
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