trouble covering...

[metal_head_pete]

I have trouble covering pucks when they are basically a slow dump in, usually when an opposing player is coming down. What usually happens is I start thinking too much, since I have the time. What ends up happening is that I either drop my glove on the puck way too early, which makes the puck hit the rim of my glove, giving the player a rebound, or I just drop it in the wrong spot. During these plays I also get very nervous because they're so easy. What can I do to stop this from occuring??

[njt42]

put the puck behind the net??? Idk

[Ryeno42]

What's wrong with typing in "Handling slow dump-ins?"?

Are you in the movie business? You should with you tag lines.

Do it right or don't post.

[thewallp2]

loooks liike someones mad...arent we all here to help eachothers , we are all goalies whats the point of blasting eachothers off?anyways...like previously said just put it in back of the net if a d is coming or if no d is coming and a player is rushing on you just shoot it down where no one is if you cant make adequate passes

[bellness]

i hate dump ins..words cant discribe.


I had one come in on me. it was going one way so i moved wqith it and went down to play it. and it hit a bump in the ice. changed direction and in the net.


this make me wanna cry :O

[thewallp2]

what i hate is when someone chips down the boards you come out to play it , it hits a dent in the boards comes out in front and someone zgot a wide open net to shoot in

[bguminey]

Originally Posted by thewallp2

what i hate is when someone chips down the boards you come out to play it , it hits a dent in the boards comes out in front and someone zgot a wide open net to shoot in

Happened to me the other night I feel your pain makes you look/feel like an idiot thankfully a goal wasnt scored from this

[maximum31]

ok, big think on direct dumps is stick use, you can steer the puck to the corner with your stick and if the dump is slow enough a flick of the wrist can send the puck behind the net quicker. If you want to cover it the important thing is to back up your glove with your stick/paddle, then your pads, a one knee down or paddle down is good for this purpose. Then even if you miss you have a chance and your right there.

[canaman34]

Originally Posted by Ryeno42

What's wrong with typing in "Handling slow dump-ins?"?

Are you in the movie business? You should with you tag lines.

Do it right or don't post.

On the rag again?

[JON]

I usually just send it right back where it came from, off the glass, but better on one of my guys' sticks if possible. Try to catch the forechecker offsides. If the forechecker is rushing too hard then what I do is is play the puck to the side and behind me a little, and then fire it off the glass... Or as mentioned, paddle down with your glove and pad backing it up, then put your glove over it. If it's a slow dump in, it shouldnt rebound off your paddle and into harm's way...You can also swat it into the corner and give your backcheckers a chance to catch up.

[leaferguy]

Originally Posted by metal_head_pete

I have trouble covering pucks when they are basically a slow dump in, usually when an opposing player is coming down. What usually happens is I start thinking too much, since I have the time. What ends up happening is that I either drop my glove on the puck way too early, which makes the puck hit the rim of my glove, giving the player a rebound, or I just drop it in the wrong spot. During these plays I also get very nervous because they're so easy. What can I do to stop this from occuring??

I'm confused. Are you trying to cover it or pick it up, move it, and then play it?

And honestly, adding a word or two to take away the action/suspense thriller isn't that bad. When people are searching for info, it's a lot easier to find something that reads "Trouble with slow dump ins" and not "trouble covering..."

[Jansson]

Don´t think so much. Just do it. Make up your mind what you want to do with the puck and stick to it.

[fusion]

It's all about timing. Basically, all you can do is practice this over and over until you know how to read the puck and when to time it.
When the puck bounces, I put one pads down to make sure that I cover the puck and then I slide it into the corner. When it's not bouncing I place it with my stick, I keep my glove and inch or two above the stick incase it bounces, so that I can snatch it quickly. Then, I either chip it off the boards or play it to the corner.

[leaferguy]

If you're just trying to cover it, I just lay my stick down along the ice, let the puck hit it, and then cover it off the "rebound."

[chrono]

Good stuff for you in some of the above posts.

I agree that you are thinking way too much about it. Read the play and if you know its coming, let the puck come to you. Don't try to fight it off. It sounds like you may be "waiving" at it when it gets close.

I always found that placing my glove behind the upright blade of the stick and allowing the puck to hit it gave me a much softer rebound and gave me ample ability to play it or cover it as I saw fit. Also, try dropping to your knees, paddle down perpendicular to your body and allowing the puck to hit it. While this may make it more difficult to get up and play it, it offers the most contol over the puck.

Lastly, the best advice I could give you is to approach your coaches and teammates and have them do some dump in drills with you that mimic the circumstances of the plays you are uncomfortable with. Keep at until you develop a response that you are comfortable with.

Good luck!

-Tim