Skating Drills: Goalie

Lateral movement while down on the ice to cover low-angle shots.

Effective skating drills generally center on these essential movement patterns:

“Breaking established patterns involves drills that challenge a goalie's usual responses... This continuous adaptation makes goalies harder to beat and increases their overall save percentage.” TikTok · rh_goaltending · 4 days ago

One of the most recognized exercises is the , which incorporates all fundamental movements—C-cuts, shuffles, T-pushes, and butterfly slides—to build overall crease mobility. Other variations include:

“These are a handful of basic skating drills for hockey goalies that will make your goalie a better skater.” YouTube · Goalie Coaches · 5 years ago

Goalies and coaches often emphasize that these drills are the "glue" that connects individual saves into a cohesive game performance.

Drills that simulate unusual shot angles or deflections to encourage reactive rather than predictable movements.

Exercises like tossing a rubber ball against a wall can be integrated to improve hand-eye coordination alongside footwork. Community Perspectives on Training