Penalty Shot Advice
You see it more often than not in youth hockey games -- the super slow approach on a penalty shot.
And here's the thing... a slow approach just showcases indecision and gives the goaltender the advantage.
Now, I get it -- it looks pretty sweet when you deke the goalie all the way out of the crease...while barely moving.
Highlight reel stuff, right there.
But you look really silly when the goalie stops you.
Just skate in confidently, like it's a breakaway, full speed, make a move, and bury it.
No hesitation.
Goalies hate that.
Cause the shot goes in most of the time.
Well, except that one time...
Related Articles
» Dirty Players: Can we stop with all the Slashing?
» Helmet Drama for Beginner Hockey Players
» COVID 19: Staying Sharp while Social Distancing
» Team Setting, Team Culture, Team Personality -- it matters.
» The Worst Website for Youth Hockey...ever. MyHockeyRankings.com
» Snobbery in Youth Hockey?
» Will the 2020-21 Youth Hockey Season even Happen?
» Our First Junior Hockey "Main Camp" Experience
Agree? Disagree? Let me know -- I love the feedback from all angles!
Chris Rutsch
Hockey DadYear round, I spend a significant amount of time and money transporting my three boys to and from freezing cold ice rinks. Not because I expect them to make it to the NHL but because I know the rigorous youth hockey experience will serve them well in the future.