Hockey Goalies: How To Recover From Butterfly

If you are a new ice hockey goalie or an adult goalie coming back to the ice after 15-20 years off, this one's for you. Getting into your butterfly is pretty easy - getting back to your skates quickly and with balance is another issue altogether. Here’s a simple drill that will help you be more efficient and feel more confident.
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[@jt-moneyHockey]

oh wow, so its not actually both together; its a staggered motion. thanks for the info

[@goalietraining]

Correct it is one at a time, because typically when you are recovering it is to move in a specific direction to set up for the next save. There is such a thing as a double knee recovery that looks very cool, but it's practical application is a little limited - like if you popped a rebound straight out in front of your own net, you may just need to recover to your skates in the same spot.

[@duncanbrown7082]

Use a medicine ball on the ice to force your hands to stay stationary.

[@goalietraining]

Yes, that is a good magnifier of energy leaks through your body. A good progression.

[@kevinstewart7792]

Alternatively is key I think, I know my leg screams at me after if I use one side exclusively… I’m not one but I’d guess a smart shooter might notice a “always gets up on the same leg” pattern eventually 😂

[@goalietraining]

You are absolutely right - smart shooters will learn that you have a weak side and capitalize on that.

[@joshlemley730]

And also maybe try to hop up