Goalie 101: How to play a breakaway - Tips & Tricks

In this video we talk about the fundamentals on how to correctly play a breakaway, including gap control, speed, patience and body control.
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[@corinnenierzwicki4042]

Enjoying the videos. I like that they are quick and to the point. Can’t wait to include your videos in hockey homework for my goalies. My one minor suggestion is using a mic so we can hear you better on the video. Otherwise, great goalie content!

[@TotalGoaltendingDevelopment]

Thank you for the feedback, we really appreciate it. Great suggestion, and something we will definitely look to do in future videos. Hope these help your goalies improve their game!

[@richvail7551]

A lot said in such a short time. Perfect video with exactly the information I was looking for.

[@TotalGoaltendingDevelopment]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your support.

[@jdw777]

Thanks

[@jimjones9100]

any comments on the deek to right almost stopping, then the long pullback to opposite side

[@TotalGoaltendingDevelopment]

This is a tricky one and requires a lot of patience. If you have good body control, you can usually catch an edge and power leg back in the correct direction. If you lose control, you always have your stick to poke check the player as the pull the puck back the other way.

[@samweinsteinsmith1836]

Do I back up once the puck is a stick length away?

[@TotalGoaltendingDevelopment]

That is a rule of thumb that we recommend. It’s also important to match the players speed when you c-cut backwards and start from above the top of your crease.

[@samweinsteinsmith1836]

How do I stop a shot on a breakaway? How do I stop that shot so close in the slot and in tight like that? I get in position and it goes in and my reflexes and reaction time doesn’t kick in either.

[@TotalGoaltendingDevelopment]

Make sure your gap control is good. If you back off too soon, you will create a lot of room for the shooter. If the gap between you and the puck is within a stick and a half length, it will require a really good shot to beat you. Don’t get frustrated, keep working!

[@isaaccayer6250]

What is goalie skate radius

[@TotalGoaltendingDevelopment]

He uses a 3/4 cut.

[@TristanSt33l]

can’t wait till regulations let us back on the ice

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