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2) Stay down low and look through the net. Assume a deep crouch and look
through the net, not over it. Most goaltenders find it easier to look over their
glove side shoulder, which I will talk about next.
3) Head switches. We have all seen the hapless goaltender in a panic turning
their head side to side in a vain attempt to find the man behind the net who is
quickly moving back and forth playing the goaltender like a fiddle. You must not
get caught turning to look over the other shoulder or the man will reverse his
direction and have an open side to shoot at or pass through.
4)
Lead the shooter using your 'good' side
. That is, took over your glove
side
shoulder and move slightly closer to the blocker side post. This will leave more
room open on your glove side post and he will be more likely to try something on
this side. You are much better exploding over to this side to break up a
wraparound or a pass out.
5) Be patient. Set up like we mentioned either near or right on the blocker side
post. Wait out fakes and break up any pass that is attempted close through your
crease. Remember that usually they aren't going to be patient like they are in the
NHL so stand up and wait them out.