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PENALTY KILL
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When you are playing one or two men short you are trying to kill the
penalty and this happens several times a game. This is an odd man
situation, which means that there will always be someone open somewhere
so be careful that you don't over challenge or they will pass around you for
an easy goal.
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Chances are the puck will be in your zone for most of time so you
must be in great condition physically to handle this situation properly.
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Usually there are two types of goals scored in this situation so lets look
at them and then we can learn how to stop them.
Pass-pass-pass-open net-goal
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Talented teams will try to move the puck around quickly until they
spot an opening and then they try to set someone up for an easy tap in. In
some cases perfect execution will result in a goal every time but here are
some tips that will help you.
Use your peripheral vision and try to take quick
looks to see where everyone is and try to anticipate the play.
Try to see what
the puck carrier sees and who is open and where they are. Talk to you
defensemen and let them know if someone has snuck in without being
noticed.