Every goalie went through this. Quick reaction to stop a puck and sudden pain in a groin area. The pain is getting more and more annoying, you cannot shuffle and getting up from butterfly is a torture. Many goalies think the groin muscles (adductors) got injured and they are seeking help of a doctor. In […]
Author: Michal Ondrasek
Served as coach, strength and conditioning coach for different ice hockey clubs and national teams from all around the globe. Various of his past students signed NHL contracts or earned NCAA scholarships. Ondrasek's main focus is bio-mechanics and specific hockey training that enhances athletes performance. Currently he is focusing on transferring his knowledge into ball hockey community.
How to pass the puck/ball
Most of the young goalies focus on raising the puck/ball and getting it out of the zone, but they are forgetting to learn how to pass it on the ice/floor. Defense is expecting hard passes on the ice/floor and not floaters in the air. Keep the movement of the blade short and quick. keep the […]
Goalie – defense communication
Communication between goalie and defense is very important during a game. Goalie should have a good peripheral vision and should be able to coordinate the teammates during the play in the defensive zone. Goalies and defense men should have simple communication “cues” that can be clearly understood during the game. It is a good habit […]