Pro vision
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LaCouvee
Goaltending
@lacouveegoaltending
About me
Hey Goalies!
My name is Connor LaCouvee, I am a
professional goalie with experience in
NCAA, ECHL, AHL, & Europe.
Over the past two years, I have been
running goalie development programs
on and off the ice.
Please Read:
I am NOT a licensed strength &
conditioning coach
This is NOT medical advice
Do this program at your own risk
These drills should be PAIN FREE
This program is for goalies 10 & up
Please watch and read all exercsie
tutorials before attempting
The Crucial Role of Vision in
Goaltending
I
Vision is the cornerstone of elite
goaltending.
As a goalie, your ability to track the
puck, scan the ice, and maintain spatial
awareness directly impacts your
performance.
Superior vision allows you to anticipate
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plays, react quickly, and make critical
saves.
This eBook explores the importance of
vision, the visual elements essential for
goalies, how to train your vision, and
provides a series of hand-eye
coordination exercises to elevate your
game.
Why Vision is Important
1. Tracking the Puck: Accurate vision is
essential for following the puck's
movement, especially during rapid plays
and deflections.
2. Scanning the Ice: Peripheral vision helps
you monitor player positions and anticipate
passes and shots.
3. Spatial Awareness: Understanding the
spatial relationships between yourself, the
puck, and other players is key for
positioning and movement.
4. Decision Making: Quick visual processing
aids in making split-second decisions that
can be the difference between a save and a
goal.
Elements of Vision Used in
Goaltending
1. Central Vision (Hard Focus): Focuses on
the puck and the immediate play in front
of you.
2. Peripheral Vision (Soft Focus): Captures
the movements and positions of players
around you, allowing for better
anticipation.
3. Depth Perception: Essential for judging
distances and the speed of the puck and
players.
4. Eye-Hand Coordination: Synchronizes
your visual input with your hand
movements to make saves.
5. Dynamic Visual Acuity: The ability to see
clearly during movement, crucial for
tracking the puck during fast-paced
action.
How to Train Your Vision
1. Visual Tracking Drills: Practice
following moving objects with your eyes
to improve puck tracking.
2. Peripheral Vision Training: Use exercises
that enhance your ability to see out of
the corner of your eyes.
3. Depth Perception Drills: Engage in
activities that require judging
distances, such as catching balls from
various ranges.
4. Reaction Time Exercises: Develop your
ability to react quickly to visual
stimuli.
5. Focus Flexibility: Train your eyes to
switch focus rapidly between near and
far objects, simulating game situations.
Hand-Eye
Coordination Exercises
Visual Tracking Drills
Drill Video
1 Hand - off wall or partner -
Video
Full hand/3 fingers/2 fingers
1 ball Goalie Glove Video
Saccades (Horizontal +
Video
vertical + diagonal )
Eye circles Video
Convergence Video
Hand-Eye
Coordination Exercises
Peripheral Vision training
Drill Video
2 balls - Off Wall Video
2 balls - Off Wall +
Video
Ground
2 balls - Off Wall -
Video
cross
1 ball - Side view -
Video
Overhand + Underhand
Divergence (Eyes) Video
Hand-Eye
Coordination Exercises
Depth Perception Drills
Drill Video
Juggling Video
Chaos Juggling Video
CLaw Juggling Video
Ground Juggling Video
1 ball - between the legs
Video
lunge
1 ball - behind the back Video
1 ball - dribbling Video
Hand-Eye
Coordination Exercises
Reaction time Drills
Drill Video
Ball Drops (circles) Video
Corner throw Video
Alt. Ball Drops Video
Reaction ball (ground) Video
Reaction ball (off wall) Video
Hand-Eye
Coordination Exercises
Focus Flexibility Drills
Drill Video
Focus Shifts Video
Juggling (Any variation) Video
Strobe glasses Video
Mirror Juggling to Reg.
Video
Juggling
Conclusion
Mastering vision and hand-eye coordination
is essential for any goaltender aspiring to
reach the pinnacle of their performance.
By incorporating these exercises into your
training routine, you can enhance your
ability to track, anticipate, and react,
giving you a competitive edge on the ice.
Remember, consistent practice and
dedication to improving your visual skills
will translate into better game-day
performance.
Thank you
Awesome job making it this far!
If you enjoyed these drills, please
tag me on social media
@lacouveegoaltending
Here are links to additional
Programs: Training Programs
And to my website:
LaCouvee Goaltending
Have a question?
Contact Me Here:
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@lacouveegoaltending
Email
connor@[Link]
WhatsApp
+12509512806