Excessive and improper use of the Reverse-VH technique
The reverse vertical-horizontal (reverse-VH or RVH) technique is used with great prevalence by...
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A Different Role for Goalie Coaches: Helping Shooters
Goalie coaches spend time trying to help goaltenders improve, but there is a potential untouched market for earning revenue as a goaltending consultant that some may not have considered: training goal scorers.
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Active Glove: “Kipper Catch” Versus Body Cradling
The “Kipper catch” is a technique some goalies may not be acquainted with, or perhaps they just know it by another name. It simply involves rotating the trapper and bringing it across the front of the body to catch pucks, almost like a baseball player catches a ball, and while it’s not for every goaltenders there are benefits.
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Goaltender–Specific Skating Series: Drill 20 of 20
With the Butterfly Wings Drill we return to the crease for the final drill in this basic goaltender-specific skating series.
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Goaltender–Specific Skating Series: Drill 19 0f 20
This conditioning drill combines a butterfly drop and a T-push, and is often executed as a “mirroring drill” between a goaltending tandem.
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