There’s been a lot of talk about prioritizing angle over depth in Pro Drills and Pro Tips articles in recent weeks, but Is there ever a time you shouldn’t? Are there situations where depth becomes the first thing we try to add?
Philadelphia Flyers goalie development coach Brady Robinson outlined one such situation – and it’s an increasingly common type of attack – in a recent on-ice session at the Lynden Sammartino Goaltending School with InGoal’s Matthew Hutchison.
That situation? Stepping off the post for a shot from the short-side.
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great analysis
Better if used a net with a crease
Red line right down the middle is a decent indicator where you are in the net.
This video pointed out my problem with the short side shot. Never realized I was pushing more toward the center and it would open the space short side. Thanks for posting this- Can’t wait to get back out there and work on this!
Great to hear – let us know how it goes!
Most of the time goalies lose their place in net. Finding the crease for the reposition is the key. I find it hard when I come out where I am. It takes a lot of practice to get into that groove Like the say practice makes perfect.