Goalie Training Tips: Stick Position at the Posts

Many goals originate with plays from below the goal line.  But what if there were goalie training options which could help to increase efficiency at the post position by neutralizing scoring threats from the opposition?  Goalie Army Academy in Ottawa has the right goalie training option for you.

Although some goalie training providers and coaches teach goalies to use their stick, I have found that many goalies lose their ability to apply their training to game situations.  I feel that this is because although goalies may understand the “why’s”, but they’re not being provided with the proper education which allows them to understand the “when’s” and “how’s” of maximizing their coverage and efficiency at the post position.

The concept of positioning the blade of the stick in an area that’s not between their skates when in a standing position, for some, may difficult to grasp.  Because we are taking the goaltender out of their comfort zone initially, we may receive a little reluctance to adjust their game.  However, once the goalie is able to understand the multiple potential benefits, they will become more receptive to applying these techniques.

Although the main objective throughout each goalie training session should be to ensure that goaltenders are getting better at stopping more pucks, many of the new goaltenders to our program haven’t been taught to think outside of the box.  Lacking the knowledge of how to contribute to their teams to minimize scoring chances is just as essential to goaltenders as stopping the puck.  Coaches use the term, “A smart hockey player” to describe prospects frequently.  Let our goalie training and the following How-To articles demonstrate how Goalie Army Academy can help you to become a Smart (and efficient) Goalie.

Glove-Side Post Position

Blocker-Side Post Position

Goalies do whatever it takes to stop the puck, but if they’re not doing all that they can to stop scoring chances, it is evident that they have gaps in their game.  Learn how we can help you to become a better goalie.