2. Stance

Welcome to Module 2: Stance. This module focuses on the crucial foundation of a goalie’s performance—your stance. Mastering your stance is essential for effective positioning, quick reactions, and overall stability in the crease.

Stance Fundamentals: Learn the core principles of maintaining an optimal stance, including body posture, balance, and readiness. This section will cover how a strong, well-executed stance can set the stage for successful goaltending.

Ready Stance: Dive into the ready stance, the starting position that prepares you for any play. Understand how to position yourself to be agile and responsive to all types of shots and plays.

Shot Stance: Discover the nuances of adjusting your stance for different types of shots. This section will help you adapt your position to maximize your ability to make saves regardless of the shot’s speed or angle.

Resting Stance: Learn the importance of the resting stance for maintaining energy and readiness throughout the game. Find out how to balance relaxation with alertness to stay prepared without sacrificing efficiency.

Traffic Stance: Explore how to adjust your stance when navigating traffic in front of the net. This part of the module will teach you techniques for staying focused and maintaining your position even when visibility is compromised.

On the Post: Gain insights into positioning yourself effectively on the post to handle wraparounds and low-angle shots. Mastering this stance will enhance your ability to cover the lower part of the net and react to plays from behind the goal.

By mastering these aspects of your stance, you’ll lay a solid groundwork for all other aspects of goaltending, leading to improved performance and confidence in the crease.