Bandits Goalie School - HOP STEP vs SHUFFLE vs T-PUSH

[juusto202]

It depends on the situation. If a player has the puck and he's going to cut wide, I'll use the shuffle. If the puck is on the blueline, and there comes a d- to d- pass, I'm using the T-Push.

I haven't tried the "hot step"

[kingnor2]

They are different tools for different needs. Sure a T-Push and Hop are FASTER but when tracking a puck speed isn't always the right choice, most times you want accuracy and proper positioning. Not every goalie movement is a corner to corner glide. Shuffles keep you in stance and allow you to change your angle. They're useful specifically because they don't cover tons of ground.

[egogoalie42]

That T-Push is really bothering me, though. Lifting the foot up like that is not only a wasted movement, but it is bringing him out of his stance.

I also learned to T-Push differently, by pivoting and getting square to the puck before I finish my push. That's just a preference thing, though.

[rememberthename33]

dub-step

[foodsample]

I used to see the Hop-Step as a, "noob"-tool, for people who couldn't properly execute a fast T-Push, but it has allowed me to position myself earlier for shot and made a great deal of shots a lot easier/simpler.

You should be executing this move in order to allow you more time before a shot comes. If a shot comes before you can get in position after Hop-Steping, you need to learn how to read the play ..

[omgxbox4life]

hop step.

[doritoface123]

I use a combonation of the t push and the shuffle, I use the shuffle is some guy is trying to weave around my defenders and maintains control of the puck, while I use the t push for a d to d pass

[HesGotAThumperOHSHIT]

Anybody else sick of all the criticism on these videos?

[Twiv0807]

you will still likely have your edges under you as you move into a hopstep which when done correctly makes the goalie compact, able to move into a butterfly slide, half split etc. While moving into a t-push leaves a goalies fivehole bigger, your weight on one edge and locked in until you stop. Again, this move is another tool to have and use. Check out Bryan Hogan, Ryan Leets and Jason Bacashihua as they all uses both movements and do very well with their movement selection.

[vanniek71]

If you are hop stepping when a shot is coming, likely that gaping chasm (better known as your 5 hole) you just opened up is going to detract from your ability to stop the puck.

[vanniek71]

I think they all are great tools, BUT the thing where a lot of goalies fail is choosing when to use them.

Would you hop step when the shooter is in close to get across? I doubt it, a shuffle would be a better movement choice there.

If you need to cover a large distance fast, then by all means the hop step is the fastest choice.

I would look at them this way..

Shuffle - for in close plays

T Push- medium distance, shot not taken

Hop Step - I need to get there NOW!! or far out puck placement

[APK38VIDEOS]

@vanniek71 that is why its our decision ;)

[FlPanthersHockey]

1. Hot Step

2. T-Push

3.Shuffle

I do the t-push.

[kptheegoalie]

Not that I'm closed-minded when it comes to this, but I can predict a lot of problems with the hop-step method:

1. Younger goalies will be more likely to trip over their pads

2. If the puck is stopped while you're in the middle of your hop-step, you'll either end up past the puck, or in the middle and you'll have to reposition into your stance.

3. Much easier to lose balance

Amazing shuffles and T-pushed, although he probably shouldn't be lifting his foot because he loses momentum.

[TravelingHab]

The goalie in this video isn't using the t-push properly. He is lifting his leg as he brings it in and that wastes quite a lot of time and also takes away a lot of power. His shuffle and hop step, however, are excellent.

Remember, each one is situation-specific. If you are following a short pass or a skater carrying the puck, the shuffle is the only one that doesn't leave you open. If there is any traffic around the net or a pass interception, the hop step leaves you off balance.

[halo81312936]

t push looked fine

[Twiv0807]

Remember, you can never have too many tools in your tool box when it comes to the game of goaltending.

[robandkim33]

I would love to see more videos like this. This old dog is always looking for new ways of doing things. Especially things that require less effort and are more effective.

[razoramon989]

I will try the Hop Step the next time I am on the ice

[Twiv0807]

That is what makes this position so unique, no two goalies are the same AT ALL. Everyone plays their OWN style which gives them their own confidence.

At Bandits, we give goalies several different lateral move options so they can learn each and use them at their own discretion.

Thanks for all your comments however if you keep a closed mind in the game of goaltending, you will not succeed.

[DDBZY13]

Twiv0807, you've got your stuff together. Respect.

[SneakyMaster]

Hop step is what I meant, of course, not hot step. Read it wrong ;)

[SneakyMaster]

If there´s a really quick pass across like that, don´t use the shuffle. It´s too slow. These moves should not be compared like this. They are used differently.

If you ALWAYS hot step... wow, you will fall alot during a season.

[SneakyMaster]

Do you really think overlapping the clips can show which is faster? I sure don´t. I also don´t think it matters. They are all used in different situations.

I don´t think I like the "hot step" at all. It seems desperate somehow and that can´t be great for your balance. I only do some kind of hot step when I wanna get to either side really fast and happen to get up with the wrong leg.

The t-push would be faster for this guy if he did it properly, not lifting his leg in that dorky way.

[vezina808]

I always use the shuffle.  That way, I am always ready and set to face the shot.