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[quote name='txdinghysailor' timestamp='1295273036' post='2200983']
I scored 3 goals on Friday. :) And one of them was on a real goalie :)
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Right on! :like:

I haven't scored against a real goalie -- in a game -- yet.

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Spend a few hours a week practicing stick-handling. Start without skating, then move forward slowly, gradually faster, then skate backwards, do crossover turns, quick stops, etc. The only thing is practice. There's no other way to get better.

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[quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1295401467' post='2201625']
Spend a few hours a week practicing stick-handling. Start without skating, then move forward slowly, gradually faster, then skate backwards, do crossover turns, quick stops, etc. The only thing is practice. There's no other way to get better.
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I should practice stick-handling -- with a puck -- when skating backwards, doing crossover turns, and stops? That sounds tough. I'll have to try that tomorrow!

I've been practicing with a golf ball. And I decided to get that guys videos. He's amazing! I think that I'm going to set up a goal on the pavement on the side of the house and practice over there. I can wear rollerblades. But I may just practice mainly in shoes.

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[quote name='southern california guy' timestamp='1295403923' post='2201638']
I should practice stick-handling -- with a puck -- when skating backwards, doing crossover turns, and stops? That sounds tough. I'll have to try that tomorrow!
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Well not all at once. Small steps. Kids who play hockey practice this about four times a week every week from November through to about March, so it's something that takes time.

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[quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1295404142' post='2201639']
Well not all at once. Small steps. Kids who play hockey practice this about four times a week every week from November through to about March, so it's something that takes time.
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Joe, that's a lot of practice!

I made a discovery yesterday though. Don't go for the puck with your head down.. :cry2: Now I see why it's important to keep your head and chest up.

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