Top 3 Ways For A Hockey Goalie To Improve Hip Flexibility

[@goalietraining]

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[@rolandbouchat7462]

I do not see exactly where you put the ball for the TFL...On the side..you say you have a video about it? which one is it?

[@coachnate5747]

Maria , I can’t find your vdo on TFL

[@goalietraining]

@@coachnate5747 if you go to my channel and search - "hip mobility with nasty LAX" you should find it

[@rolandbouchat7462]

@@coachnate5747 yeah i found it where Maria said

[@Visor31]

I’m really hoping this helps me out going into U15!

[@goalietraining]

Consistency is the key and this will give you a starting point, but just like your off-ice strength and speed training, maximizing your mobility takes a consistent and progressive approach. Where are you playing now?

[@dansledemicercle7686]

I am a 45 year old new keeper. I have not yet 10 games to play. A few weeks ago we were able to start a shortened summer season. My last games had not gone well. I made 2 changes ... 1st I kept the goals full righ (I am a natural left-hander, but had kept like a right-hander when I was a kid) 2nd I took 25 minutes to stretch in m 'inspiring from your advice. In short ... first victory 😉 I felt faster in my travels, lighter ... and I think it's like mediation at the same time, I was more focused and more confident ... even after giving 3 goals, I knew I was did the right things. Merci Maria!

[@goalietraining]

Bienvenue Frederick and CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is amazing!! The first of many more to come!

[@Carzeditz-y2t]

Love the vid

[@goalietraining]

Glad you like it Avery - thanks!

[@mtlgoalie62]

The name is Mountain, Maria Mountain. Love the intro. Haha. Great video too.

[@goalietraining]

ha ha - - - shaken not stirred!

[@wildeman32]

Great info thanks, good job on videos

[@goalietraining]

Thanks Darrin - glad to help.

[@Seoulmanaja]

I love that intro Maria! So awesome!

[@goalietraining]

Thanks - it was very stealthy wasn't it :)

[@srStinnky]

Awesome intro!!! Getting creative!! Also great video!! And this improvement keeps improving if we do this every day or we need to let it rest every other day?

[@goalietraining]

I would alternate days like we do in the SOA. Glad you liked the intro!

[@srStinnky]

@@goalietraining yeah I was thinking on how the BFC alternates the days, sometimes, after knowing you for that long I feel like I know the answers. Yeah, that intro looks super fun and probably hard on the legs!!

[@respectnhonor10]

As a goalie that hasn't played goalie in over 20 years and a player that hasn't been on skates in over 13 years i would love a chance to get with you and document my progress. I have been playing again (after that long break) for about 2 weeks and have been focusing 110% on my flexibility as I am noticing major stiffness from my waist down. Would love to talk to you more

[@goalietraining]

Great to hear you are back on the ice - congratulations! I have a few different ways I help goalies win more games with fewer injuries - here's where you can learn more about the options. www.goalietrainingpro.com/training-programs

[@HonestCarpentry]

Thank you for the new video, I have a question about my tracking habits. When I go down into the butterfly I tend to bring my hands down then track and bring my glove or blocker to the puck. Do you have any tips to just go down into the butterfly and track as I go down?

[@goalietraining]

I know exactly what you mean - it is a common issue - so what you do is whenever you are practicing your butterfly on oroff the ice you think about 'reaching' your hands toward the puck as you go down. It is a habit and you just need to practice the right pattern over and over again to re-wire your movement.

[@christytauler5672]

Great video. It would have been awesome if you did a parkour roll😉

[@goalietraining]

I think I would have to practice that a little more

[@NicoloLescano40]

thank you for making me more flexible.

[@goalietraining]

You are most welcome - it's my pleasure to help!

[@valentinhirschi5994]

This video is very helpful, I needed that. Thank you so much. But I don't have a lacrosse ball😭 what do i do now😭

[@christopherbean3413]

Buy one at your local sports store or online. They’re only a few bucks!

[@goalietraining]

Go to a sport store, Amazon, Ebay... where ever and pick one up for about $3. Or use a tennis ball or a squash ball or anything.

[@goalietraining]

exactly!!!

[@sportysbusiness]

Thank you!!!

[@goalietraining]

You are welcome

[@caseymurphy5574]

How soon before a game or practice should I do these?

[@goalietraining]

These aren't warm up exercises, they are exercises to use as part of your regular mobility routine.

[@blindmellon7430]

Thank you I will let you know how it works out

[@goalietraining]

Thanks... love your YT handle by the way - "blind mellon"

[@nemtall]

Love the Axis CCM pads

[@goalietraining]

I have been super impressed with them!

[@Nick-qu5yw]

solid intro

[@goalietraining]

thanks - - sometimes I have a little too much time on my hands - - ha ha!

[@christophercozad4374]

Hahaha the drill gun. Hahaha

[@noochy9091]

I’ve had on three occasions while playing goalie a tearing/popping sensation in my hip/groin area followed by immense pain which would put me out for months. Any idea what it could be? I’m scared to play now.

[@goalietraining]

Could be a strain, could be hip impingement, could be a labrum issue... lots of things it could be, so your very best thing to do is get it assessed by a sport physiotherapist who can help you figure out why it is doing that and tell you if you should be scared to play or not. That is your #1 best option.

[@julienroussel7993]

my phone is too recent to download the app :(

[@MariaMountain]

The great news is that you can click on the link in the description and still get it for free as a PDF.

[@julienroussel7993]

@@MariaMountain Nice thank you :)

[@goalietraining]

You are welcome. @@julienroussel7993

[@christopherbean3413]

Awesome!! Funny intro! Attention grabbing!

[@goalietraining]

Glad you liked it - - now you know what I do when no one's looking :)

[@rolandbouchat7462]

1) I do not see exactly where you put the ball for the TFL...On the side..you say you have a video about it? which one is it? 2) Do you have to do this every week, or everyday or once you did it, the increase of flexibility stays?

[@goalietraining]

The LAX ball is more on the side of the hip. I am pretty sure I have a video on Self-Myofascial Release on my channel, I probably go over it in more detail there. You would have to continue wth the drills to improve your flexibility - four days per week at least.

[@rolandbouchat7462]

@@goalietraining got it...btw, Have you received my email on your website?

[@goalietraining504]

@@rolandbouchat7462 not sure. My assistants get all my email first and then put it in my Q&A database.

[@rolandbouchat7462]

@@goalietraining504 orite...some funny things happened to me with the program. This is what it is about

[@goalietraining]

@@rolandbouchat7462 I actually answered this question last week on my weekly live Q&A - you can find that on IG or my Facebook page

[@valthewolf5295]

This is peak entertainment

[@goalietraining]

Glad you like it! Thanks :)

[@rayakitz1255]

Can I use a golf ball?

[@goalietraining]

Yes, in some spots it will be tough to get in there because the golf ball is too small, but you can for sure give it a try. If you are new to SMR, then a golf ball will be very aggressive and could lead to bruising, so go easy.

[@BillytheGoalie]

It’s like you’re reading my mind Maria

[@goalietraining]

same wavelength!!!

[@cnh1710]

This is like watching a torture movie to me. If my legs did that I would be screaming....

[@goalietraining]

Sounds like someone needs more mobility work ;)

[@nuynobi]

My _current_ mobility routine? Lol.

[@goalietraining]

Then it sounds like this might be a good place to start.

[@nuynobi]

@@goalietraining That's why I'm here. I'm only 42 and I feel like a rusted up robot.

[@goalietraining]

@@nuynobi uh oh... that's not cool. You might want to also check out the Free Butterfly Challenge program - bit.ly/butterflyYT-D