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5. The goalie should keep their skates in contact with the ice with all movements. By keeping the skates on the ice movements are more fluid/smooth and open less holes, especially for quick plays around the net. MTN has seen many goalies shuffle with the back leg coming off the ice and making chopping noises. A skate off the ice means there is an opening that may be exploited. Smooth movements, both skates on the ice, make for easier and more efficient movement.
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Ha!
Sorry .. I've always used the trailing leg as described here (glides on top of the ice to keep a blocking service and quick additional push-offs) - but I had some Junior A goalie coach ride my *** during a showcase because I wouldn't succumb to his "lift the trailing leg" chopping technique.