Netnewbie Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Alright I have watched the videos, done some practice but I'm hitting a wall. It seems like my pads stick to the ice rather then slide. Does this happen and what can I do to stop it? Looking for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 What kind of pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 What kind of pads? Some pads won't slide as well as others depending on material, construction, etc... ice conditions can make a difference as well. But, generally its a technique issue. A common mistake I see new goalies make is trying to push across without loading up on their push leg. They actually do the opposite and lean to the side they are pushing towards. That shift your weight onto the pad you want to be sliding with which can drastically limit your ability to slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netnewbie Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Theses are the let me know if ya need more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netnewbie Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 8 hours ago, jayluv54 said: What kind of pads? Some pads won't slide as well as others depending on material, construction, etc... ice conditions can make a difference as well. But, generally its a technique issue. A common mistake I see new goalies make is trying to push across without loading up on their push leg. They actually do the opposite and lean to the side they are pushing towards. That shift your weight onto the pad you want to be sliding with which can drastically limit your ability to slide. Ok I will give that a go. I have been really leaning on the sliding leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckducker Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 It takes practice for sure. If you don't get much free skating time, definitely try to practice it in between whistles. Nothing crazy, just drop down and push back and fourth a couple times. I also find doing the "pendulum routine" (that is pushing back and forth and over and over) much more useful than just pushing off once, 1 and done. By going back and fourth, you're going to automatically be loading up all your weight on your pushing leg, since that's the leg that's stopping you're movement from the previous slide. You'll get into a good rhythm, and soon you'll be rocketing around the crease without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckducker Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'd also throw in (something I've only realized the significance of in my new pads), make sure you've got your weight shifted forward over your knees. You should be sitting up tall, rather than slouching back. You want to be up high, so that your pushing skate can have a high angle of attack to the ice, which will give you a ton more leverage to push with. 9 times out of 10, if I push and my skate slips out, it's because my weight is too far back I'm slouching down. It's the difference between "wow, this is hard, how do the pro's do it so well?" and "This is easy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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