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A Lot On the Topic of Goalie

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

How do you become a much better soccer goalie? The answer is to master the lost art of actually catching the soccer ball. Merely blocking shots typically won’t do much more than raise your save stats. As the old frame of mind returns, so will a brand new breed of “better” goalies.

Change Your Thought Process

The goalie in ice hockey has probably the most unsafe job –to stop the puck (sometimes zooming in at 160 km/h) from entering the goal-net.

First of all, goalies have to improve their thought process. Just slapping the ball away accomplishes nothing greater than giving the offensive team another crack at the goal. Considering the fact that the goalie is probably within the ground or horribly out of position, a ball inside back in the net becomes a near certainty. Of course, if the ball goes out of bounds behind or over the goal, you’ve earned a dreaded “corner”  Next to a penalty kick or even a totally free kick correct outside the 18, a corner is probably the most risky play for a defense.

Adequate Training

The goalie chest protector is often a safety vest made from molded plastic material with specialized elbow pads, bicep and forearm protection. The chest protector is surprisingly lightweight to enable the goalie’s unrestricted movement. Chest protectors may well price from $100 to $200, according to quality.

There are lots of helmet designs for ice hockey goalies. It need to be lightweight and shock-resistant and have a foam cushion lining for comfort. Ideally helmets will feature built-in sweat absorption bands. Helmets, which cost about $150 to $250 have to be thoroughly checked for convenience and safety just before purchase.

A single glove would price tag about $125. The goalie also uses a aim blocker for his other hand to block the puck from entering the net. Again it must be hard enough; an effective goal blocker costs close to $45.

Ice hockey goalies have leg pads that are heavily padded for total calf and shin protection. Most leg pads are closed at the feet to supply safety for toes and soles. Leg pads are expensive, at all over $300 to $350 a pair.

Goalies are also provided having a throat protector to guard against direct shots, and also lacerations and abrasions from his helmet.

You also can learn more information here about Ice Hockey Goalie Pad and Roller Hockey Goalie Pads.

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