Joseph Woll Pro Reads 17
With Joseph Woll
Depth Management Tips for Breakaways And Penalty Shots
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THE SCENARIO
We’ve already outlined this one in full, it’s 1-on-1 with Ovechkin on a penalty shot, and much like the original breakaway, there isn’t much to freeze frame here, so let’s go right to video:
Much like the original breakaway save — and we’d recommend going back and re-watching that last Woll Pro Reads as a refresher — what did you notice about Woll’s depth and stance?
Can you spot and positioning keys we may have heard from other NHL goalies?
THE PRO READ
Now let’s check in with Woll to get his keys to managing a breakaway.
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- Joseph Woll breaks down his penalty shot save on Alex Ovechkin, reviewing his depth management and stance timing on a one-on-one breakaway.
- Use a hash-mark depth rule: heels on the crease edge when the shooter reaches the top hash marks, toes on the crease edge at the bottom hash marks.
- Practice the depth cues until they are automatic — Woll says consciously thinking about foot position in the moment will cause the shooter to score before you react.
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