How to Be a Roller Hockey Goalie
Obtain all the right equipment- all the pads, the helmet, and everything else., Stretch out thoroughly., Try skating around the goal., Get in the net and start to get into your ready position., Stand in your ready stance, and ask the coach or...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain all the right equipment- all the pads
Don't try to play without it! -
Step 2: the helmet
You should have some type of routine or comfort zone to get into the right mindset.
You'll probably find you need to stretch out much more than any of the other players.
Join in the player stretch-out then move onto doing some personal stretches.
Make sure you stretch your legs very well because you'll use them the most.
Don't forget the arms, they're important too! , Shuffle backwards and forwards using small steps to get in the right frame of mind. , There are a few different positions but the most important thing is to be comfortable in how you're standing.
You should probably do some research to find out what all the styles involve before practice. ,, Drills will usually involve you being shot at by players moving in, they are really to better the players rather than you but practice anticipating the play and keeping your eye on the ball.
Games will be a bit more relaxed as you tend to have a team on your side as well.
Always be aware of what's going on and keep yourself warm, skate on the spot, move side to side or something, as long as it keeps your muscles warm. , Timing is another key asset of a goalie, you should never make the first move, unless of course, that's your style.
Allow the player to move in on you and wait for them to make the first move and react to it. , Remember just to enjoy yourself and keep focused. , Your blocker-mitt should just rest naturally when you place your stick on the floor slightly in front of you covering your 5-hole (in-between the legs). , -
Step 3: and everything else.
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Step 4: Stretch out thoroughly.
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Step 5: Try skating around the goal.
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Step 6: Get in the net and start to get into your ready position.
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Step 7: Stand in your ready stance
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Step 8: and ask the coach or another player to warm you up with shots getting progressively better and faster
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Step 9: while the rest of the team is doing something else.
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Step 10: Get ready for drills/games once you're warmed up.
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Step 11: Positioning and timing are crucial; you should position yourself so that most of the goal is covered
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Step 12: and that which isn't covered should be easy to cover quickly.
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Step 13: Don't get discouraged when you let a shot in and everyone starts to celebrate
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Step 14: goalies are one of the toughest positions to play and don't usually get comments like
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Step 15: "nice save" unless you do something spectacular or have very nice teammates.
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Step 16: Arm positioning: Keep your arms up covering as close to the top corners as you feel comfortable with
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Step 17: have your catcher-mitt with the palm facing the puck/ball so that all you have to do is move it in front of the puck/ball to catch it.
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Step 18: Think about how you can improve after training
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Step 19: what you might change next training
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Step 20: or even do some research on alternate stances or useful goalie stretches or off-ice conditioning.
Detailed Guide
Don't try to play without it!
You should have some type of routine or comfort zone to get into the right mindset.
You'll probably find you need to stretch out much more than any of the other players.
Join in the player stretch-out then move onto doing some personal stretches.
Make sure you stretch your legs very well because you'll use them the most.
Don't forget the arms, they're important too! , Shuffle backwards and forwards using small steps to get in the right frame of mind. , There are a few different positions but the most important thing is to be comfortable in how you're standing.
You should probably do some research to find out what all the styles involve before practice. ,, Drills will usually involve you being shot at by players moving in, they are really to better the players rather than you but practice anticipating the play and keeping your eye on the ball.
Games will be a bit more relaxed as you tend to have a team on your side as well.
Always be aware of what's going on and keep yourself warm, skate on the spot, move side to side or something, as long as it keeps your muscles warm. , Timing is another key asset of a goalie, you should never make the first move, unless of course, that's your style.
Allow the player to move in on you and wait for them to make the first move and react to it. , Remember just to enjoy yourself and keep focused. , Your blocker-mitt should just rest naturally when you place your stick on the floor slightly in front of you covering your 5-hole (in-between the legs). ,
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