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SLIDING BUTTERFLY
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The
sliding butterfly
is executed by exploding laterally as you drop to a
full or half butterfly save. The actual save you use is performed as we have
taught except that you are moving sideways into the shot as you drop. Many
game situations you face where you need a butterfly save will require some
lateral motion.
GAME SITUATIONS
Pass for a one timer
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If you were just to drop into a butterfly as the pass happened you
wouldn't get across to cover the other side of the net. If you use a sliding
butterfly you would be exploding across in a perfect butterfly so that when
the puck arrived you would just be getting there an instant before. If you are
quick enough it would be better to get there standing but a hard pass
sometimes makes this impossible. If you get a great push and execute a
nice sliding butterfly at the top of the crease the puck will usually hit you or
miss the net.
Breakaway
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We discuss this in detail in the breakaway chapter but I will touch on
the basics. When a player dekes you must move laterally as you drop or
they will have the whole net to shoot at.
Tips and Deflections
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By using a sliding butterfly you can jam the tip which means arriving
close to the point of contact just as the puck arrives. Again, if you just drop in
place the tip will play you instead of you playing the tip.
Advanced Tip
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Staying square is crucial when you use this save. Many goaltenders
keep their chest square to centre ice instead of making a little shoulder turn
and squaring up as you slide. If you don't get square up you really reduce
the amount of net you cover.