Log me on automatically each visit     Register Log in to check your private messages Goalie Forum Forum Index » Between the Pipes How should i get started? Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next   Author Message PJGoalie30 College Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 61 Location: Fighting Sioux country. Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:13 am    Post subject: skating is way different with 22 extra inches of leg width. at least go get yourself some roller hockey B.S. pads to get a feel for what it'll be like. _________________ skillz, i gotz dem. gimbo726 Hall of Fame Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 1340 Location: Dallas, Texas Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:25 am    Post subject: volcomkidd911 wrote: ok so just an update on this. i had my dad read some of these posts and he still thinks i should perfect my skating first. As far as skating goes i can skate decent i cant hockey stop though. Can do all the easy basic stuff like skating backwards and crossing over etc... I did buy a stick at play it again sports yesterday but all i have is that and skates. Skating is very important, I skated out as a forward before making the full-time switch to goalie. Is there maybe some advanced skating classes at your local rink? Even if you don't have your skating perfect before becoming a goalie, it'll make it a lot easier. _________________ That's what she said! The Greatest Pads That Ever Lived volcomkidd911 College Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 39 Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:54 am    Post subject: yeah i could have an instructor or something i think. _________________ FutureSuperstar93 Hall of Fame Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Posts: 6115 Location: Maine Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:25 pm    Post subject: I think skating is overrated. You don't need it as much as everyone says. _________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xELq9tC-RkA PJGoalie30 College Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 61 Location: Fighting Sioux country. Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:37 pm    Post subject: basically, you need to be as comfortable on your skates as off them. _________________ skillz, i gotz dem. netmind Hall of Fame Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 1685 Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:08 pm    Post subject: FS. your full of it. quick powerful and explosive movement requires that you be a strong skater. auburn goalie Hall of Fame Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 2660 Location: Maine Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:03 pm    Post subject: you dont need to be a skater, like long distances skater, if so, i would suck more than i do now. its about quick and explosive moves, like R2MN said _________________ volcomkidd911 College Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 39 Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:16 pm    Post subject: so when i go skating sunday what should i be doing to practice that? _________________ auburn goalie Hall of Fame Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 2660 Location: Maine Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:38 pm    Post subject: if you can, wear your gear! _________________ puckstopper35 Hall of Fame Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Posts: 2859 Location: Sudbury, ON, CANADA! Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:25 am    Post subject: volcomkidd911 wrote: so when i go skating sunday what should i be doing to practice that? shuffles, t-pushes, stop n go... anything that requires you to move from a stopped position in a fast amount of time. _________________ GO HARD OR GO HOME. montreal961 Hall of Fame Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 6727 Location: CANADA Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:51 am    Post subject: auburn goalie wrote: if you can, wear your gear! Don't you will got mocked. Trust me from experience. _________________ volcomkidd911 College Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 39 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:58 am    Post subject: thats the problem. i dont have any gear. _________________ montreal961 Hall of Fame Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 6727 Location: CANADA Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:41 pm    Post subject: oh... well, get some? _________________ auburn goalie Hall of Fame Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 2660 Location: Maine Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:48 pm    Post subject: montreal961 wrote: auburn goalie wrote: if you can, wear your gear! Don't you will got mocked. Trust me from experience. did you really get mocked? _________________ montreal961 Hall of Fame Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 6727 Location: CANADA Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:05 am    Post subject: By my friends, they dropped on the ice laughing, they couldnt believe that i was doing it at a public free skate, and nobody asked me to leave _________________ Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Goalie Forum Forum Index » Between the Pipes All times are GMT - 2 Hours Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next Page 3 of 5   Jump to: Select a forum Goalie Equipment----------------Goalie Equipment ReviewsUsed Goalie Equipment For SaleGoalie Equipment Chat Goalie School----------------Goalie DrillsBetween the Pipes The Locker Room----------------NHL GoaliesGeneral DiscussionGoalie NewsGeneral Hockey Talk  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Copyright © Goalie Forum.com. 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