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WALKING OUT OF THE CORNER
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In this situation a player sees that he can make a quick rush out of the
corner. He knows he is going to get flattened the longer he holds the puck so
they often let quick shots go hoping for a squeaker or a bad rebound in front.
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You need to be well aware of your help out in front. If you donʼt have the
help you need in front of the net, this attacker will be more likely to try something
fancy. If you are solid in front with some big D that wonʼt happen.
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Since the shot is coming from a poor angle close up your stance and
stand at the top of the crease. Ramp up any low shots out of danger and
break up any backdoor passes they might try to slide through close to your
crease.
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If they have the puck behind the goal line you should be hugging the
post with your pads facing centre ice. You only turn to face the shooter if he
brings it out in front of the net. If they try to bring the puck in tight to jam it
a fake
poke check works
well and often cause them to seize up with the puck. Never let
the player bring the puck through your poke check range. If they come close they
get the stick EVERY time. Don't lunge just use a cobra-like poke check.