Larry Gibson USA Hockey Level 4 Presentation October 1 st, 2006 Denver, Colorado. Welcome

Larry Gibson USA Hockey Level 4 Presentation October 1 st, 2006 Denver, Colorado.

Welcome


Teaching Today’s Goalies

By Larry Gibson

Goalie Coach AZ Runners


As the game changes…

Today’s goalies play a much different game than in the past.

As the game changes, so must they.

‘Down’ positioning is much more predominant today, as most plays finish down low.


Teaching Goaltenders

• It is the hope of USA Hockey that this segment of the clinic will offer information that all coaches will use as a helpful tool. Several topics will be covered including basic stance, playing angles and positioning.


Goals and Objectives

• Teaching the proper stance

• Body positioning

• Movement within the stance

–Skating Skills

• Teaching proper angles

• Game situations

• Motivation

Georges Vezina 1926


Teaching Proper Stance

“Building a house”

• The proper stance is the foundation of the goalkeeper’s “house”

• The proper foundation of ready position will allow for:

–Balance

–Mobility

–Agility

–Comfort

–Ease of movement Vladislav Tretiak


The Stance cont.

• Not all stances are alike.

• Each goaltender creates his or her own style with the blending of several of these characteristics in the ‘up’ position;

–Proper flexion

–Hands held effectively

–Feet are positioned effectively

–Stick is held properly


The Stance cont.


Body Positioning

“Positioning over Athleticism” – L. Gibson ‘91

• In the ‘down’ position or butterfly position, the goaltender strives for 3 components;

–Height

–Width

–Compactness

• Depth selection

–Limb speed vs. skating ability


Movement within the stance – Skating skills

“Striving for efficiency”

• The goaltender’s dominant direction of movement is lateral.

• The lateral direction affects angle, which is the goalie’s key positional input.

• Lateral movement along with strong angle play is essential to overall positioning.


Up Position Movements

• Shuffles

• T pushes

• C cuts


Up Position Movements-Shuffles


Up Position Movements- T-Pushes


Down Position Movements

• Backside pushes

• Knee shuffles

• Butterfly slides

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Down Position Movements-Backside Push

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Down Position Movements-Backside Push-75%

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Down Position Movements-Torso-Twist

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Down Position Movements-Butterfly slides

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Down Position Movements-Butterfly slides-75%

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Down Position Movements-Butterfly slides-Crease

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Second Shot Positioning

-Rebounds

-Locating the puck

• (Visual Lead)

• Position of the puck

• Use of the stick

• Visual Attachment (post save response)

• Recovery- 1 skate, 2 skates

Jacques Plante


Second Shot Positioning


Teaching Proper Angles

• The single most important skill in stopping the puck, is to correctly play the angles.

• Physical markings on the ice and sideboards aid in angle positions but cannot always be counted on as many rinks are different in configurations

• The only constant features (for now) are the puck and the net.

• Crease awareness is essential, know where you are relative to the posts.– Horizontal angles

– Vertical angles

– Center net coverage

– Short side coverage


Teaching Proper Angles


Save Techniques

“The puck is a question and the save is the answer” – Benoit Allaire

• Stick save

• Catcher save- Position

• Blocker save- Deflect vs control

• Body save/ Butterfly save

• Pad save

• Stack or two-pad save

• Skate/Kick saves?

• Mask?

Dominic Hasek


Components of the Save

Mental readiness Mobility Balance

Intensity Strength

Agility Motivation Character

Focus FlexibilityAnticipation Visualization Compactness

Recognition Recovery

Reading

SAVE

Positioning Ready Stance

Butterfly

Equipment Stand-up New or used Hybrid

Lightness and protection Reaction

Regular or customized Eye-hand

Reflexes

Skating SkillsPlay action trackingActive inputPuck Pursuit


Game Situations

“Or… why should the goalie study offensive systems?

• 1 v 1, 2 v 2

• 2 v 1

• 1 v 0– Breakaways

– Penalty shot

• 2 v 0

• Even strength icing.

• Communication with defense– Reading pressure

• Role on the power play?

• Role on the breakout-reading the forecheck


Motivation

• Practice habits

– Without a dedicated goalie coach, they must sometimes work alone.

– They must be self-motivated.

– Self-Instruction, trial and error.

• Handling Starts/rotations/ pulls

• Character

• Focus

• Mental preparation

• Save percentage vs. Goals against average

• Steals

Terry Sawchuk


10 Key Mental Attributes of a Goalie

1. Concentration and focus

2. Invincibility – competitiveness

3. Memory control – ability to “park” or forget poor results.

4. Game sense

5. Sense of humor

6. Willingness to learn

7. Self motivation

8. Good communications

9. Passion for the game

10.Desire to not get beat (grit, determination)


Summary

• Today’s goalie often has a plethora of information to digest.

• With varying styles and techniques available, it simply comes down to what is effective for the individual goalie.

• Ultimately, the goalie’s only responsibility???

• Stop the next shot


Questions and answers

Thank you for your time and attention

It is my sincere wish that you have taken some good ideas from this presentation and are able to apply them into your goalie instruction

Have a great season!


Special thank you and acknowledgements

My sincere thanks to;

• Rick Van Fleet- AZ ACE Coordinator

• Keith Fehnel-Video/Defensive Specialist, AGYHA Selects

and

• U16 Roadrunner Goaltender- Kaley Gibson

Good afternoon and have a safe trip home.

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Larry Gibson USA Hockey Level 4 Presentation October 1 st, 2006 Denver, Colorado. Welcome