One of the most specialized positions in all of sports, a hockey goalie needs to be dedicated and able to concentrate at all times in the heat of battle. He or she is the last line of defence and is considered by many to be the most important player on the ice. A great performance or a crucial save at an important point in the game can elevate the play of the whole team resulting in many victories. Playing goal is very rewarding when you win and can be exasperating when you lose.
Here are five Tips for Great hockey goaltending:agel
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During play you should always be at the ready position. Keep your knees bent with both hands at the same height in front of you. Keep your catching glove open towards the play and your blocker in front of your knee. The stick is held on the ice in front of, but never touching your toes. You are now ready to make that great save.The secret to great goaltending is positioning and concentration. Positioning means to keep square to the puck, cutting down the angles and giving the shooter less of the net to aim at. He can't hit what he can't see. Concentration means keeping your eye on the puck at all times during play, even when it is at the opposite end of the rink.When the opposition has control of the puck either in the corner or behind your net be sure to hug the post. Stand in the ready position with your backside in the net and your leg, waist and arm tight to the post. Do not turn your body to face the shooter but rather only position your stick to block a pass out from behind. In this way you can easily move from side to side while still remaining in position to face a shot from the front.One of the most popular styles of goaltending today is the butterfly. This is because you can cover more of the net and minimize openings. From the ready position drop to your knees with your pads spread to either side. Keep your head, shoulders and torso tall and square to the puck. The blade of your stick should be on the ice, between your pads and protecting the five hole. Your catching glove should be open, a little in front of your body and positioned just above your pad. Practice dropping into the butterfly and getting up again while remaining square to the puck.Work on your skating and puck handling skills. You need to be mobile and able to control the puck. Practice starts, stops and direction changes, all the while keeping square to the puck. Being able to handle the puck will enable you to control rebounds and give up fewer scoring chances to the opposition.
Playing goal is great fun but requires hard work and practice. The best part is that your team mates think of you as being a little (or a lot) eccentric. These five tips for great hockey goaltending should help on your path to becoming the next great hockey goalie.
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