Pro Tips with FTC and Ian Clark Inside-Out Post Entry Sets Goalies Up for Next Move
- Enter the post using an inside-out method to arrive already flat relative to the goal line, eliminating a secondary realignment step.
- Target approximately 30 degrees of alignment relative to the goal line during post entries in recovery or organizing situations.
- Avoid entering the post steep and squared to the boards — this two-step approach is slower and causes NHL goalies to get caught behind.
- Distinguish between save situations and recovery situations: alignment discipline applies when organizing for the next moment, not when making an immediate save.
- Ian Clark's inside-out post entry technique is part of the From the Crease (FTC) app launching in early 2026, with full detail on ideal angles included.
Last week InGoal Magazine announced a partnership with From the Crease, the new goalie education app from long-time NHL goaltending coach Ian Clark set to launch in early 2026. You can read more about From the Crease and how to save 20 percent and receive a free e-book from Clark by pre-registering for the new app here, but part of our exciting new partnership is additional instructional content exclusive here at InGoalMag.com.
The first video ran in December and focused on the importance of rotational accuracy in recoveries. This second video focuses on how goalies enter their posts, focusing on an “inside-out” method taught by Clark that allows them to arrive with ideal alignment.
While some have focused on the entry itself, the key is how it sets up your next move:
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