The purpose of this drill was to help the goalie develop a game plan for low percentage shots at a severe angle.
The goal was to create a strategy to feel confident in not only making the save, but also controlling the potential rebound.
Often in this scenario the initial shot isn’t the most dangerous thing, but rather the rebound created by the odd angle.
I encourage goalies to try whatever post integration technique they feel comfortable with, and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each.
This goalie in particular is midget age, and recently went through a significant growth spurt. He doesn’t quite have the hip mobility to go toe box on post or blade on post and still create a good seal on the post, so he chooses to go shin on post.
