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CENTERING PASSES
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In our last chapter we covered breaking up centering passes in depth.
If the pass does get through, you have to EXPLODE to the top of the
crease. If you stay back in the net you will never have a prayer.
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In the case of a one-timer this save will usually be a "hit me " save.
This simply means that there is no way to physically react so your
positioning has to be correct to make the save.
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You need to know what hand the open man is and where he is
BEFORE he gets the pass. Our section on “looking off the puck” explains
this in great detail.
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If the player holds the pass and walks in with the puck you have to
react. You must get set when you get to the top of the crease or a sniper will
give you the old " how's she-going " (deke around you!)
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It is crucial that this explosive movement is done with a proper stance.
Stay down in your crouch with your stick on the ice and be sure to keep your
gloves out and open. A quick one-timer can result in an unbelievable
accidental save if you keep this in mind.
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