goalie question<<<<<<<<<<  how do you backhand with a glove on?
464819
Very simple.  Take your stick like you would normally do if you are shooting a forehand.  Then turn your glove over so the pocket is facing down to the ice and the glove is on the opposite side of the stick from where it normally is.  Position your stick so the puck is on the heel of your backhand, and pull back letting the puck role up your blade and you should be able to put it off the glass with good speed and distance.  If you want to see a good example, look at how Marty Turco holds his stick.  Everytime he shoots he holds his stick in the way i described.  I only switch my glove around when taking a backhand.
1096869
First of all what position are you going to play?\nIf you are a goal keeper, try putting some weight in your legs and wrists and jumping up and to the sides (as if you were trying to get the ball).\nOther positions try control of the ball, doing "the bicycle", changing direction and speed, etc. And also with out the ball try speed and changes in direction. If you have a partner, try dribbling and then try stoping him.
855435
using ur thumb hahaha
1075140
keep practicing your hand skills by throwing the ball up and catching it. the more you do it the more you will get use to it. trust me 94 all-city wr speaking here. it worked for me. try to keep it simple as well! good luck and don't give up!
510968
When I was younger(14) a coach taught me to strike every ball as if your trying to have it stay on the ground all the way in, just off slightly to either side of the goalkeeper.  By doing this you create a greater margin for error.  Fewer shots going over the crossbar or to the sides of the post.  If struck with power the proximity to the goalkeeper does not come into play unless he guesses correctly. Do not place the perfect ball, make it hard, low, and on target.
670045
hold the ball so that the seam looks like a "U", place your index finger and middle finger on or on the outside of the seam. the bottom of the "U" should be between your knuckles. now throw a fastball, but let the ball slide out of your hand, less snap on the wrist. but just a little. the result is the equivalent of a slider but the ball has a more straight downward movement. \nanother grip is just the reverse, flip the "U" up-side down and place your finger tips on the outside of the widest part of the seam.
172866
Put a baseball in it, Rub the webbing with Vasoline, Rub the pocket with Vasoline. Tie the glove shut. Put it in a old pillowcase and throw it in the dryer. "Low Heat" or none if you can. Let it rumble around in there for a hour or two. Then play catch. Do this 3 or 4 times and your glove will be as soft as a babys butt.
417844
For goalkeeping, try to find a partner to train with -- preferrably another goalie.  There are a lot of drills you can do one on one with each other.  For example, stand about 15 feet apart and drop kick the ball to each other and try to catch the ball.  Keep your thumbs touching when you catch the ball, forming a W with your hands.
541718
Be at less than an angle, more like 75%. Don't forget to use the PADS of your fingers.\n\nGood luck and happy playing!
253725
The answer is do what you think is comfortable. Some of the best golfers of all time have not work gloves. \n\nBen Hogan and Fred Couples come to mind. \n\nBut there's also the flip side to that, because Jack Nicklaus wore a glove even when he putted....\n\nSo it's all personal preference. Keep in mind that if you do not wear a glove you should change your grips often, also you might want to consider a cord grip for added traction.
410134
Assuming you can catch already, buy some tacky receiver gloves. If you can't follow Carter's advice. I think what he meant though is thumbs together above the nipples and away below. I prefer thumbs together period. I don't look like a pro but I don't drop very many balls in front of me either. As for the elusive over-the-shoulder catch you're on your own.
443399
backpass...is when you pass it to the goalie and he picks it up with his hands...this used to be legal, but too many people did it, and making it illegal brought more excitement to the game, because defenders in trouble cant just kick it to the keeper and have him pick it up....games are for spectators, so they did it to make the game more exciting.....
481048
I would say try getting some people together and use the fence as a goal and play soccer.If you did not know this,a forward is the person who makes the goals, a defender is the one who helps the goalie but cannot touch the ball with hands, and you probably know what a goalie is. I say practice forwarding. It really helps you in soccer. \n          P.S. I play.
151756
Just keep taking grounders.  Get in front of the ball.  Keep your glove down.  Watch the ball all the way into your glove.  Use two hands.  Don't worry about making the throw; you have to field the ball first. Don't get nervous. Just keep practicing and work on the fundamentals that I described.
897724
My best friend and i tried this one recently. A  backwards kick will do the trick. I speak from painful experience!
560896
Josh was right on with the yo-yo exercise.  If you can build up the dexterity and strength in you forearms and hands, you will see improvement not only on your wrister but also with puck handling and face-offs (provided you take them).\n\nWhat I recommend to everyone is to find a private coach.  Look up in your area for a "hockey gym".  Think of it like a pro shop at a country club.  There are professionals (not NHL players) there that, for a modest fee, can give you 1-on-1 lessons.  These places use some high tech gear to analyze your shot.  They can teach you how to lean into it and really torque your body to get the most power and lift.  And sometimes they will do a 2-on-2 lesson with a goalie and his/her coach.\n\nGood Luck\n\n*And I almost forgot... dmt479, what the #!*$ does basketball have to do with a hockey question.  Don't just type some random $*#@ and be on your merry way!  I bet you've tried to ice skate up hill, haven't you.
790223
Basically there are only a couple of different styles. There are floppers such as Hasek, Esposito who flop all over the place stopping shots with whatever they can. There is the butterfly style goaltender whose spreads their legs out towards each post to take away the bottom of the net and lastly, there is the stand-up style where angles tend to be of the greatest concern. Bernie Parent was a great example of a stand up goalie. If you are just starting out, find the style you are comfortable with, work angles, rebounds, directing shots to corners. Good luck ..