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Square to the Puck
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The second basic principle involves being square to the puck. Being
square to the puck actually means
square to the puck, not the shooterʼs body
and
by definition means having your feet, pads, shoulders and stick facing directly at
the puck. This ability is crucial to maximize how much net you cover. As you lose
squareness to the puck you cover less net. This is exactly why a goaltender
looks wider when viewed from the front.
Square Line