Goaltending styles
Question
My question is: What are the different goaltending styles? I've heard something like "butterfly-style" and I was hoping you could tell me what the styles are and what they mean and how a goaltender develops that kind of style. Does it depend on the goaltending coach?
Thank you.
Answer
Ana
Back in the day there were 2 types of styles: stand-up and floppers (now called butterfly). It was important to be stand-up when I was growing up. Today, I feel there are solely butterfly and there are hybrids of the 2. I believe a combo is best. Always remember this, when you are off your feet you are always out of position. Also, you cover more net when you are on your feet.
8yr old goalie
spring hockey