11Dec 2010 by Jeremy Weiss 3 Comments
Post-Knee-Up Drill

Post-Knee-Up Drill

Goalie, Half Ice Drills, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills, Misc. Drills
The Post-Knee-Up save is a controversial but solid selection, when used correctly The Post knee up save is a controversial yet solid selection. It is controversial because most goalies do not always use it in the correct situations. This particular drill will work on the Post Knee up as well as work on teaching the goaltender to read and react and utilize the save in the correct situation. Here's the diagram: Post-Knee-Up Drill:SEQUENCE 1:1. Goalie starts square to Player 1.2. Player 1 passes low to Player 2, who attacks the net from the side3. Goalie uses Post-Knee-Up positioning4. After the shot, player 2 opens up to the slot for a rebound or a one-time shot5. After Player 2 shoots, Player 1 drives low around the bottom of the circle and…
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23Nov 2010 by Jeremy Weiss 1 Comment
Crease Movement #1

Crease Movement #1

Goalie, Hockey Drills, Individual Skill Drills
Giving goalies a structured way to move around their crease is important for warming up and building muscle memory When doing this drill, make sure the goalie is performing his or her moves properly and getting in the proper stance. Don’t let your goalies try to do the drill too fast to maintain proper form. Make sure they are getting in the proper Post Knee Up and doing the proper Butterfly Slide. We are working on the following movements and positions: 1. T-Push 2. Reactionary Butterfly 3. Butterfly Slide 4. Stance 5. Post Knee Up Here's the diagram: Crease Movement #1 1. T-Push across, square up to puck 2. T-Push back to center, square up to coach 3. T-Push to post, either hug post or use post-knee-up position 4. T-Push…
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