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Post by mapleleafs on Nov 8, 2006 1:05:15 GMT
Hey guys, ive just started playing hockey again as a nettie, Im currently playing as a Netminder after some great help from Luke with kit. Now im currently playing for Peterborough Phoenix, but there training doesn't really have a set "Schedule" its just an hour of playing hockey which is fine, but im after any advice tips anything people can offer from experience or who are also just starting out but maybe play with a team who have set training scedules.
Cheers Guys
Jon
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Post by jaycourtney on Nov 8, 2006 11:03:06 GMT
always have good angles.
keep it basic
when ever you let a goal in don't let it phase you look at Martin Brodour (sp) his never phased and always relaxed.
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Rich
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Post by Rich on Nov 9, 2006 12:27:57 GMT
Where can you get to? I know the pboro Predators guys, run a team in sheffield and have contacts all around rec.
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Post by Louisa on Nov 9, 2006 13:44:12 GMT
I'm in london, so I can't really advise you from a practical point of view. However, I've coached at some goalie camps, and I pick up a few tit bits here and there.
For your first couple of times, don't feel as if you are forced to go down on every puck, just get used to the kit, the goal etc.
Get your stance right, this is important for any player. The blade of the stick should be away from your skates (about 3 to 4 inches) and angled towards your pads. Your catcher should be angled 45 degrees from the ice... in the direction of the shot.
Keep you eye on the puck at all times.
If there is a player in front of you, they have to move. Tell your defence to get them out the way, or it might be the defence who are in the way, tell them you can't see. Communication between the goalie and the defence is always important.
If the puck goes round the back of the net, step to the side a little and look through the net. Your back should be close to the post and facing the open side of the net. If the puck is behind the net, they can't score, so don't be afraid to move and have a look.
Be a sponge.... absorb the shots, dont let out rebounds. Also acting like a sponge means the shots hurt less!
Tap your stick on the goal posts so you know where the goal is. The worst thing you can do is wander... then realise you've left your net wide open. Also, look for markings on the ice like the goal crease, or advertising marks so you can see where centre is.
More importantly... have fun. You are only just starting out, you will let in goals. Don't worry about it!! Just try your best! And don't get in a strop if the goal does go in. Remember there are 5 other players on the ice, but don't blame them either.... its a team game.
Good luck!!!
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Rich
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Post by Rich on Nov 9, 2006 14:12:42 GMT
i wish our Goalies would remember the last sentence, theres no point blaming everyone, just blame the goalie hehe.
Seriously tho the main point there is angles, dont worry about dropping on pucks etc just make sure you dont give the shooter an easy time
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Post by mapleleafs on Nov 9, 2006 15:07:51 GMT
cheers for that stormbabe, will take it on and try using that next week :-) nervous or what lol, Rich i can travel with ease and have also spoken with Matt, the predators guy the only thing is when i spoke to him he was saying they already have 3 netties whereas with the Phoenix i am there only one so for now i think untill i pick it all upa little better it may be easier to stay there as im getting plenty of ice time and loads of shots on me whereas moving to somewhere else i will have massive competition for regular spots and with me nort been "superb" just yet i can get my confidence up and playing ability up with the phoenix guys then move when im at a better ability or is that just rubbish lol?
Thanks for the help and advice really appreciate it.
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Post by Louisa on Nov 9, 2006 18:21:54 GMT
you'll have plenty of time to work on them. just pick a couple of them to do... angles, like rich said, are important, but you'll learn them later. as i said, just get used to your equipment, and have a few shots and focus on learning some of the easy things to pick up on.
I was going to get to the harder parts later... like angling!
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Post by mapleleafs on Nov 9, 2006 19:20:35 GMT
the other thing i was looking at was a "Goalie Camp" are they worth doing or is it just a case of easier learning as i go? could do with you coming to the phoenix training storm lol.
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Post by Rich on Nov 10, 2006 9:14:59 GMT
Camps are well worth it mate, if you keep teaching yourself youll get babits which are hard to iron out when youve been playing a while.
Shame about the Preds, some real good guys down there
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Post by pantherfan on Nov 10, 2006 16:26:59 GMT
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Post by Louisa on Nov 11, 2006 5:21:38 GMT
Camps are good, but if you learn the basics now, and get a feel for it, I think you'll do a lot better at the camp and it would be more beneficial. I wouldn't go to a camp straight away. Its like outplayers, its useless going to a camp if you can't skate. You should be fine for a camp in the Summer.
Thr one's I've done have 30 goalies, 10 nets, 5 coaches and a lot of shooters! They've been really good, for me as a coach too.
As for angles, you'll do this one at camp. The coach will get out a special stick, that has 2 expandable wires attached to the blade. He'll attach one wire to each goal post, then stand in a shooting position. You'll then clearly see what the angles are so that you can cover the net. He'll then move from one side of the net, to the other. You don't want to be too far out of your net as you'll find it difficult to move to cover the angles quickly, but you want to be sufficiently out of your net to cover all the angles (ie to fill the gap between the wires). This isn't a drill, per se, more like a demonstration about angles.
Hope that helps!
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Post by crazykeeper on Dec 19, 2006 19:14:25 GMT
Unless you go to specialised camps you'll find little goalie coaching available. Ive taught myself everything i know about goaltending id reccomend two books that are very usefull when it comes to learning to play : The hockey goalies handbook (jim corsi and john hannon) and hockey goaltending (brian daccord) both of them cover all aspects of on and off ice training aswell as game situations.
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Post by sandman68 on Jan 21, 2007 9:29:04 GMT
Unless you go to specialised camps you'll find little goalie coaching available. Ive taught myself everything i know about goaltending id reccomend two books that are very usefull when it comes to learning to play : The hockey goalies handbook (jim corsi and john hannon) and hockey goaltending (brian daccord) both of them cover all aspects of on and off ice training aswell as game situations. dont take advice from this mupet he will probs teatch you how to let them in ;D |
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Post by pantherfan on Jan 23, 2007 0:31:53 GMT
Ive taught myself everything i know about goaltending... That goes without saying! ;D |
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Post by crazykeeper on Feb 7, 2007 14:36:34 GMT
Ive taught myself everything i know about goaltending... That goes without saying! ;D and how many have you got past me this year??? |
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Post by pantherfan on Feb 18, 2007 1:13:43 GMT
At least 1 every game so far...  |
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