Defense Drop Steps & Changing Direction: Enhancing Movement and Control
In this session, goalies focus on mastering the drop step technique to quickly turn the hips and keep up with offensive players. The key is to maintain control while keeping the stick in front of the player to prevent a shot. Goalies are taught how to use the drop step to guide the offensive player away from the crease, effectively neutralizing threats. The session emphasizes staying balanced and under control while changing direction to maintain strong defensive positioning.