How do lacrosse goalies improve their skills. What are the common myths about lacrosse goalies. Why is proper equipment crucial for goalie performance. How can goalies enhance their athleticism. What are the best strategies for shot blocking in lacrosse.
The Evolution of Lacrosse Goalie Techniques: Dispelling Common Myths
Lacrosse goalies are often misunderstood and underappreciated players on the field. Despite their crucial role in both defense and offense, many misconceptions surround this specialized position. Let’s dive into the top myths about lacrosse goalies and uncover the truth behind these skilled athletes.
Myth 1: Lacrosse Goalies Aren’t Athletes
This couldn’t be further from the truth. Modern lacrosse goalies are elite athletes who possess a unique set of physical attributes. While they may not always be the strongest or fastest players on the field, goalies excel in:
- Lateral quickness
- Hand-eye coordination
- Explosiveness
Top college lacrosse goalies and professional players like Scotty Rodgers and Brett Queener are prime examples of goalies in peak physical condition. Aspiring goalies should prioritize their fitness and hit the gym regularly to enhance their performance.
Myth 2: Stepping to the Ball at a 45-Degree Angle
Gone are the days of using a 5-point arc and stepping at a 45-degree angle towards a shot. With high school players now shooting at speeds of 80-90 MPH or higher, goalies need to adapt their technique to react faster.
What’s the modern approach to stepping? Goalies should adopt a flatter, more lateral angle using a 3-point arc. This technique allows them to be closer to the cage, providing more time to react to incoming shots. While this adjustment may take time, especially as players progress to higher levels of play, mastering this technique early on can lead to significant improvements in shot-stopping ability.
Equipment Essentials: Debunking the Pocket Depth Myth
One of the most prevalent misconceptions about lacrosse goalies revolves around their equipment, particularly the pocket depth of their sticks.
Myth 3: A Lacrosse Goalie’s Pocket Should Be As Deep As Possible
Many believe that a goalie’s stick should have an extremely deep pocket, often referred to as a “fishing net” pocket. However, this idea is outdated and can actually hinder a goalie’s performance.
Why is a deep pocket not ideal? Goalies have two primary responsibilities:
- Stopping the ball
- Starting the offense
A pocket that’s too deep can negatively impact a goalie’s ability to clear the ball effectively, potentially ruining the team’s offensive opportunities. With advancements in lacrosse mesh, stringing techniques, and head design, goalies can now achieve excellent ball control with a moderately deep pocket.
What’s the ideal pocket depth for a lacrosse goalie? A pocket depth of 2-2.5 balls is generally sufficient. Anything over 3 balls deep may do more harm than good. A well-strung pocket with a simple channel will serve most beginner goalies well, allowing them to both stop shots and initiate clears effectively.
The Psychology of Protection: Addressing the Padding Myth
Myth 4: Lacrosse Goalies Who Wear More Padding Are Afraid of the Ball
This myth is not only false but potentially harmful to players’ confidence and safety. The truth is, wearing additional padding beyond the standard chest protector, gloves, helmet, and cup is a personal choice that can significantly boost a goalie’s confidence and performance.
Why should goalies consider additional padding?
- Increased confidence: Less worry about injuries means more focus on making saves
- Better safety practices: Especially important for youth players whose bones and muscles are still developing
- Improved mental focus: Reduced fear of impact allows goalies to react more freely to shots
What additional padding options are available for lacrosse goalies?
- Padded shorts
- Shin guards
- Specific pads for previously injured areas
It’s crucial for teammates and coaches to support whatever equipment choices give their goalie the most confidence on the field. For youth players, it’s recommended to require padded shorts and shin guards in addition to standard equipment until they reach a higher level of play.
Developing Goalie Skills: Beyond the Myths
Now that we’ve debunked some common myths, let’s explore how lacrosse goalies can enhance their skills and performance on the field.
Improving Reaction Time and Shot-Stopping Ability
How can goalies improve their reaction time? Here are some effective exercises:
- Wall ball drills: Practice catching and throwing against a wall to improve hand-eye coordination
- Reaction ball drills: Use a rubber reaction ball to enhance reflexes
- Tennis ball drills: Have a partner toss tennis balls for quick-reaction saves
- Video analysis: Study game footage to recognize shooting patterns and improve positioning
Enhancing Clearing and Passing Skills
What techniques can goalies use to improve their clearing abilities?
- Practice long passes with teammates during warm-ups
- Work on quick outlet passes to midfielders
- Develop communication skills to direct defensive players during clears
- Improve footwork to create better angles for clearing passes
The Mental Game: Psychological Preparation for Lacrosse Goalies
Being a lacrosse goalie requires not only physical skills but also mental strength. How can goalies develop their mental game?
- Visualization techniques: Imagine successful saves and clears before games
- Positive self-talk: Develop a mantra or positive phrases to boost confidence
- Mindfulness practices: Incorporate meditation or deep breathing exercises into pre-game routines
- Goal-setting: Establish realistic, achievable goals for each practice and game
By focusing on both physical and mental preparation, lacrosse goalies can elevate their game and become invaluable assets to their teams.
Advanced Techniques for Experienced Lacrosse Goalies
As goalies progress in their careers, they can incorporate more advanced techniques to further improve their performance. What are some advanced strategies for experienced lacrosse goalies?
Aggressive Positioning and Baiting Shooters
Experienced goalies can try the following techniques:
- Step out further to cut down shooting angles
- Use subtle body movements to bait shooters into targeting certain areas
- Develop a strong understanding of opposing players’ tendencies and preferred shot locations
Advanced Save Techniques
What are some advanced save techniques that goalies can master?
- Behind-the-back saves for low shots
- One-handed stick saves for high shots
- Kick saves for low, hard shots
- Cross-body saves for shots to the off-stick side
These techniques require significant practice and should only be attempted once a goalie has mastered the fundamentals of shot-stopping.
The Role of Technology in Goalie Development
In today’s digital age, technology plays a crucial role in athlete development. How can lacrosse goalies leverage technology to improve their skills?
Video Analysis and Performance Tracking
Goalies can use various tools to analyze and improve their performance:
- High-speed cameras to study save techniques in slow motion
- Shot tracking devices to measure shot speed and placement
- Performance analysis software to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Virtual reality training simulations for off-field practice
Wearable Technology for Physical Training
What wearable technologies can benefit lacrosse goalies?
- Heart rate monitors to optimize cardiovascular training
- GPS trackers to measure movement and positioning during games
- Force sensors to analyze explosive movements and improve reaction time
- Smart goggles or contact lenses to enhance visual acuity and depth perception
By incorporating these technological tools into their training regimen, lacrosse goalies can gain valuable insights and accelerate their skill development.
Building a Supportive Goalie Community
Lacrosse goalies often face unique challenges and pressures. How can goalies build a supportive community to enhance their development and enjoyment of the sport?
Goalie-Specific Training Camps and Clinics
Attending specialized training events can provide numerous benefits:
- Learn from experienced goalie coaches and professional players
- Network with other goalies from different regions and skill levels
- Gain exposure to diverse playing styles and techniques
- Receive personalized feedback and coaching
Online Goalie Communities and Resources
What online resources can lacrosse goalies utilize to connect and improve?
- Goalie-focused forums and discussion boards
- Social media groups dedicated to lacrosse goalies
- Video tutorials and training series created by experienced goalies
- Podcasts featuring interviews with successful goalies and coaches
By actively engaging with these resources and communities, lacrosse goalies can continue to learn, grow, and support one another throughout their playing careers.
The Future of Lacrosse Goalie Play: Emerging Trends and Innovations
As the sport of lacrosse continues to evolve, so too does the role of the goalie. What emerging trends and innovations are shaping the future of lacrosse goalie play?
Hybrid Goalie-Defender Roles
Some teams are experimenting with more dynamic goalie roles:
- Goalies occasionally leaving the crease to participate in defensive plays
- Increased emphasis on goalies’ stick skills for clearing and transition play
- Exploration of “rover” style goalies who can cover more of the field
Equipment Innovations
What new equipment developments are on the horizon for lacrosse goalies?
- Lighter, more responsive goalie sticks with advanced materials
- Smarter, more protective padding that doesn’t sacrifice mobility
- Helmets with enhanced visibility and communication features
- Customizable stick heads and pockets tailored to individual playing styles
As these trends and innovations continue to develop, lacrosse goalies will need to adapt their skills and strategies to stay ahead of the game. By embracing these changes and continuing to refine their fundamental techniques, goalies can position themselves as invaluable assets to their teams and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the position.
The Top 5 Lacrosse Goalie Myths
Posted By: Jordan Adkins
There are many misconceptions when it comes to lacrosse goalies, the most specialized position on the lacrosse field. Unfortunately, goalies often don’t get enough love, and many lacrosse players don’t know a lot about playing goalie. In lacrosse, many things can come down to preference, and plenty of things are very specific and nuanced. Given that playing goalie in lacrosse is a lot about what makes you feel the most comfortable as a goalie and making the save no matter what here are my top 5 lacrosse goalie myths:
Lacrosse Goalies Aren’t Athletes
To start, this one really fires me up! This may have been true 30+ years ago, but your modern-day goalie is an elite level athlete. Look at guys like Scotty Rodgers or Brett Queener, and most top college lacrosse goalies; they’re in peak physical condition.
Lacrosse goalies may not always be the strongest guys or have the most straight-line speed on the lacrosse field, but it is almost a guarantee they excel in lateral quickness, hand-eye coordination, and explosiveness. Any lacrosse goalies out there who think you don’t need to be an athlete to great goalie needs to think again and hit the gym.
Step To The Ball
The days of stepping at a 45-degree angle toward a shot in a 5 point arc are over. Once players hit the high school level, they begin shooting upwards of 80-90 MPH and even higher. With shots coming that fast, goalies need to take all the time they can get to react to a shot; and that means stepping on a flatter, more lateral angle. Stepping at a lateral angle is using a 3 point are that allows you more time to react to the ball by being closer to the cage. This will take some adjustment, as every new level will come with faster pace. So the earlier goalies learn to step flatter, the quicker you will see results.
A Lacrosse Goalie’s Pocket Should Be As Deep As Possible
Possibly one of the biggest misconceptions about lacrosse goalies is that you want a fishing net pocket on a goalie stick.
Lacrosse goalies often have the worst strung pockets on lacrosse fields because they are told their stick doesn’t matter or to just make the pocket really deep. Very few people know how to properly string a lacrosse goalie stick, and even fewer people care.
As a lacrosse goalie, you have 2 jobs: stop the ball and start the offense. Goalies are the last line of defense and also the first line of offense; everything goes through them at some point. Lacrosse Coaches know that clearing can win and lose games but don’t make sure their goalie has a lacrosse stick that they can throw with and ruin their clear from the start. With technical advancements in lacrosse mesh, stringing, and head design, goalies don’t need a pocket that is overly deep; and lacrosse goalies deserve a pocket that is well strung. New meshes on the market are incredible at controlling rebounds even at 2-2.5 balls deep, so anything over 3 lacrosse balls deep will be doing a disservice to the goalie. A simple channel on a moderately deep pocket will do any beginner lacrosse goalie fine, and putting a little elbow grease into developing your goalie’s clearing ability will go a long way.
Lacrosse Goalies Who Wear More Padding Are Afraid of the Ball
If anybody ever tells you that you are “scared” if you wear more padding than a chest protector, gloves, helmet and cup, ask them to get in cage and do it. Chances are, they will take a pass. Nobody enjoys being pelted with a solid rubber ball being hurled at you; except for maybe one or two lunatics. But exclude those outliers and no one likes a crease crank to the sternum.
So why should a lacrosse goalie be discouraged from wearing what gives them the most confidence? From a young age, I became comfortable with the bare minimum, but I know plenty of other incredible goalies who opt for padded shorts, a protector for their shin, or a random pad somewhere they’ve been injured before. These pads freed them up mentally to not have to fear being hit by the ball in that specific place and just react to the ball. I personally think all youth goalies should be required to wear padded shorts AND shin guards, on top of the other necessary equipment until they are in a higher level of play.
It’s a pretty simple concept: the less you worry about being hurt by the ball, the more you can focus on making saves. It’s also a better safety practice considering younger athlete’s bones and muscles are not fully developed yet. I think teammates need to support whatever gives their goalie(s) the most confidence; and if that means a little more padding, then more power to them.
Quint Kessenich Isn’t Secretly Also Jason Bateman
You’ve probably been told by older lacrosse players, or some lacrosse coach of yours, that Quint Kessenich isn’t actually Jason Bateman. Someone has likely tried to convince you that they’re two separate people who live independent lives that aren’t correlated to each other. This is in fact a myth, and the two are constructed of the same DNA that was extracted from Quint and later recreated as Bateman 5 months later with a typical 9 month gestation period. While it is true that they occupy two physical “beings”; this is more or less a Looper situation of two of the same existing independently in the same timeline.
No one ever sees Quint or Jason in the same place, yet the two were “born” a mere 30 miles apart. You could also compare this to a Hancock type relationship in which two beings must maintain a buffer between them to retain their specific strength or skill.
Quint Kessenich (left) Jason Bateman (right)
“different people”
There’s a mutual respect for each other’s survival among the two slightly-over 50 year old men to not interfere with the other’s existence. For now, the two stay in their respective on-camera professional fields and don’t intermingle in similar social circles. This is simply a symbiotic relationship of distance for protection of their ruse, but it’s a fact that they are actually the same “person” when you use some biological analysis.
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About Jordan Adkins
“The Goalie That Looks the Part”, Jordan has loved the game since his first practice is 4th grade. Won tournament MVP in 6th grade and it was all downhill from there. Claims to not be a weird goalie, which is probably the weirdest thing a goalie could say.
Video tutorial: How to play goalie in lacrosse
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Published Feb 11, 2011 • Last updated 12 years ago • 2 minute read
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“Usually people see the size of the goalies and the size of the net and they think, ‘How does anybody ever score in this game?’” said Toronto Rock goalie Bob Watson. “But the control that the players have with the ball and the angles they can generate make things difficult.”
Through six games this season the Toronto Rock sit first in the NLL’s East Division. Strong goaltending has been a big reason why the team has experienced success.
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Watson and Campbell point out that while lacrosse is often compared to hockey there are a number of big differences.
“In hockey the puck is always coming off the ice and always coming from the same spot, from the stick,” said Watson. “But in lacrosse it’s in the stick, behind their back, over their shoulders, it’s under-hand, it’s overhand so it comes from every angle.
“And the ball bounces as opposed to the puck.
“The control is also an issue.
When a guy has the ball in their stick as opposed to on their stick in hockey the control level is second to none.
“It doesn’t take much room for these guys to score. The velocity these guys shoot at, at times over 100 miles-per-hour, is also challenging.”
Watson took a shot off his collarbone during a practice this week. The 40-year-old, who is considered one of the best netminders in NLL history, stumbled out of the net after getting hit.
“It can hurt you,” said Watson. “It’s something you have to overcome and you fight it every night. Sometimes guys are winding up right in front of you and the fear is in the back of your mind, but at the end of the day you have to stand in front of it and for the most part it doesn’t hurt … or, you know, you won’t get seriously hurt.”
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” Sergey Murashov on the title of the best goaltender, debut in the KHL and readiness to score
During the past regular season, Sergei “dried” 11 games, and he was only two games “at 0” short of the league record. In the playoffs, Murashov also showed an impressive result, having passed the Mikhailov Academy and the Spartak MHC together with the team, and lost in the semifinals to the future champion, the Nizhny Novgorod Chaika. The successes of the Yaroslavl goalkeeper were duly appreciated by the league – Sergey was nominated for two awards at once: the best goalkeeper of the season and the MVP of the championship.
In an exclusive interview with the official website of the MHL, Sergei Murashov spoke about the closing ceremony of the MHL season, the bronze playoffs, the broken breadcrumbs and psychology.
“Watching the play-in, we were looking forward to the start of the “cutting” and the real “steam room” in the playoffs
– Summarize the season.
– The season, like all the previous ones, was not easy and very eventful. If we take the team result, then, of course, we wanted more, Loko had only one goal – the Kharlamov Cup. However, I think bronze is also a good result. We had a decent season, won the regular season, got a good experience in the playoffs. As for the personal goals that I set before the season, I won’t hide it, I didn’t manage to achieve everything. In general, I consider the season productive and I can add it to the asset, because I managed to play in the KHL and become the best goalkeeper in the MHL. I played many games for Loko, but there was a little understatement due to the fact that we did not take the cup.
– How did you react when you were chosen as the best goalkeeper of the JHL?
– It’s very nice! There are many good goalkeepers with great prospects in the League, so I perceive the prize as a motivation to work further. Any personal nomination in the JHL is work for the future, because it will turn out ugly if the player is the leader in the JHL, and then gets lost at the adult level and everyone forgets about him.
I’m glad that I was noted. I think I’m moving in the right direction. I have something to strive for.
– What can you say about your competitors for this award – Artemy Pleshkov and Ilya Nabokov?
– These are very good and trained goalkeepers, each of them is great at reading the game. I personally know Ilya Nabokov, he is a cool guy. Artemy is a fast goalkeeper who moves well in the net despite his size. I think that the release of the “Captain” in the “Golden” division is, to a large extent, his merit. Each of us had our own team goals, I did not think that it was necessary to become the best and beat the competition. In addition to them, there are many more goalkeepers in the MHL who could claim the title of the best.
– You were also nominated for the MVP of the JHL Championship, didn’t you expect to see yourself in two categories at once?
– Yes, it was unexpected. If I was still thinking about the title of the best goalkeeper, then with MVP it was completely unexpected.
I found out about this when I saw a notification from the MHL social networks, where I was marked. It was nice to see myself in another nomination, as the title of the most valuable player is also very honorable. This is the award that celebrates not just personal merits, but the contribution to team success.
– How would you rate the JHL Season Closing Ceremony?
– It was cool! It’s a really good event, a lot of familiar faces, it was nice to meet the guys who were also nominated for other awards. Most of all I remember the way we talked and discussed the season. It was fun because everyone told their own stories and jokes. It was great to listen to stories about matches when we played against each other, to see everything from the other side. Off the ice everyone is friends and communicates well. I myself am familiar with many of the League, so the rivalry is only present on the ice, off it is always interesting communication, jokes and a pleasant vibe.
– The best MHL sniper Alexander Morozov never scored against you this season, did you discuss this with him?
– By the way, we didn’t talk to him about it.
Discussed the match on Sakhalin, when he did not score us a bullet, laughed at it. Only then Danya Kolyshev reminded me that Morozov really didn’t score against me, we didn’t focus on this.
– Seagull goalkeeper Lawrence Zinaddin was not among the contenders for the title of the best goalkeeper of the season, what can you say about his game?
– Of course, Lawrence made a huge contribution to the Chaika championship. The team will not win the cup with a bad goalkeeper – this is a well-known truth. We got to know him closely just recently – at the Future Cup in Minsk. He is a very nice guy, he told me a lot of useful things, I hope that I told him too. First of all, I was fascinated by the fact that for most of the season he was the second goalkeeper, he didn’t play so much, but at the right moment he came out and showed his best game, he was able to help the team win. Lawrence is a good goalkeeper with quick reactions who reads the game well. I hope he succeeds in big hockey.
– The first playoff round against Mikhailov Academy was very tense for Loko, did you expect this?
– To be honest, yes, we expected it. The fact that we entered the playoffs from the first place, and they from the eighth, these are just dry numbers. It’s no secret that the playoffs are already completely different games, everyone goes out and fights to the last, giving all his strength. Not everyone in our team had experience in cup matches, which is why the first round was difficult for us. Watching the play-in, we were looking forward to the start of the “cutting” and the real “steam room” in the playoffs, as we later said in the locker room (smiles). Mikhailov Academy is a good opponent who plays well on defense. It was not easy, but a victory is a victory. If we passed, then we did everything right.
– After “Spartak” passed the “Red Army”, many experts bet on Muscovites. What helped you get past the red-and-whites so confidently in the quarter-finals?
– After the first round, we got into the rhythm of the game and felt for ourselves what the playoffs are, we started off first of all from our game.
Spartak is a good team, where there are a lot of skilful guys, but we were absolutely not afraid of them. Open hockey “Spartak” played into our hands, we felt comfortable in such a game. There were many chances at both gates, we converted ours. Closer to the second round, I already found my game, it was easier, plus regular throws left me in good shape.
– Did the experienced players from Torpedo join Chaika play a key role in Nizhny Novgorod’s victory over Loko?
– They rather gave a boost to their team. The same Vasya Atanasov – he always smiles, he really enjoys playing hockey. Experienced players helped Chaika, not hindered us. I’m not going to speak for them, Loko had their own difficulties, which, based on the result, we could not cope with. It was interesting to play against the guys from the KHL, on the ice it was felt that they had skill, they make decisions a little faster and see the court better, but just these “slightly”, “a little” and “just a drop” play a key role in the relegation matches.
– What difficulties did Loko have in the semi-finals?
– We could not let go of the responsibility that we took on. Loko could have played more relaxed, we needed to perceive the playoffs a little easier. Perhaps we were prevented by pressure against the background of the fact that we were the first team in the regular season and therefore had to take the cup. In any case, this is a good experience for the future: you need to be able to let go of unnecessary responsibility and just play to win, giving all your strength.
– Did you blame yourself for Loko’s departure, or did you realize that you had done your best?
– Right after the game, of course, it was very disappointing. I sat in the locker room and realized that I could play better. I did not undertake to analyze the matches and the playoffs in general, during the week I tried not to think about it at all. Standing on the ice after the final siren of the third match with Chaika, while no one had arrived yet, I said to myself: “Grey, remember this moment and these feelings, remember them when it will be hard for you to train.
” This has become an additional motivation to work further, to strive for those goals that are really important and that you want to achieve. When the emotions from the defeat subsided, I began to analyze the playoffs and the season as a whole, I now speak some points from this analysis in an interview, for example, about responsibility. He calmly survived this, if you take any failure as an experience, you can achieve a lot in the future.
– You said that in the MHL in the West, hockey is more systemic and mature, while in the East it is more combinational. Judging by the eastern final, did combination hockey prove to be more effective?
– For the first time in many years, we saw the eastern final in the MHL. It is necessary to build on what will happen next: if the eastern finals take place more often, then combination gambling hockey will really prove its effectiveness. If this does not happen, then it is too early to judge that the combinational game of the East is better than the Western systems.
In fact, the styles in conferences are not so different as to make loud conclusions that one system works, while the other is outdated and needs to be abandoned.
– You have already spent three seasons in the JHL, during which the Kharlamov Cup has changed three owners. Why do you think Loko’s dominance ended?
– It’s hard to say, because I was not in the championship team, I can’t say that they had something that we don’t have. The level of the league has grown, there are more teams that play great and cling to the cup. Also, Loko periodically changes, some ages are stronger, some are a little weaker, the coaching staff is changing. The last time the Kharlamov Cup with Loko was won by Dmitry Ivanovich Krasotkin, who now works in the first team. In no case do I detract from the dignity of the cups that the guys from Loko took before us – they really brought sincere joy to Yaroslavl, it was a great event for everyone. I don’t know what is missing now. Perhaps next year the Kharlamov Cup will be in Yaroslavl, we will work and give all our strength to make it a reality.
“If I get an opportunity to score a goal, I’ll be ready for it”
– You shut down 11 games in the regular season, only two games “at 0” were missing from the MHL record. Upset?
– Before the season there was a goal: to play ten matches “at 0”, it was more important. In general, I didn’t chase the record, I reasoned like this: “It would be cool to beat him, but if it doesn’t work out, it’s okay. The main thing is team victories. In principle, I didn’t have time to get upset – I had to prepare for the playoffs, think about the cup and elimination games. Maybe it will be possible to break the record next season, maybe someone else will break it. I am absolutely not worried about this, I have my own goals, which I adhere to in the first place.
– Do you remember the matches in which you had a shameful “crackers”?
– In any case, I try to forget this, because goals conceded are rubbish that needs to be thrown out of my head, but I still remember such matches./https/www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/lacrosse/2010/05/07/toronto_rock_goalie_bob_watson_enjoying_the_ride_again_after_trainwreck_09_season/bobwatson.jpeg)
We were leading about 6:0 after the second period in the home game against the “Captain”. Moreover, I had a series of three matches “at 0”, and we scored a goal – it was unpleasant. I remember playing at home before the New Year with Wings of the Soviets. We led 1-0 and we were scored in the last minute – a “cracker” broke and the victory in regular time, even though we later won in a series of shots. I also remember the away game with Spartak, in which we led 2-0, but at the last minute we were thrown by a rebound from our player. No one is to blame, such a combination of circumstances, but there is no “rusk” anymore. There were such matches, but they are all victorious – this is the main thing. It would be much more offensive to miss the puck in the last minutes with the score 0:0.
– Can you say something to the fielder if the puck ricochets off him into the net?
– No, I never have any complaints about the players on the ice. We all do the same thing, if we start yelling and swearing at each other, there will be a circus.
If at the moment of a missed puck you can feel some kind of annoyance, then then everyone goes to the face-off, and you switch, the next throw is the most important one. I can only suggest something in the locker room so as not to repeat my mistakes in the future, but in no case do I swear. We are all civilized people, we know how to negotiate, and this is one of the most important skills in a team.
– Did you mention that you want to score a goal, do you practice shooting to the opponent’s goal?
– To be honest, it happens. I can go out five minutes early in front of the goalkeeper’s ice, put 10-15 pucks behind the net and imagine that there is a throw on the board, I stop the puck, turn around and shoot quickly. You need to understand that you have little time in the game, especially since you need to calculate the height at which the puck should fly. I sometimes train shots to the goal, it takes a little time and does not interfere with the training process. If the opportunity presents itself, I will be ready for it.
– What matches of the season do you consider your most successful and unsuccessful?
– In fact, there were quite a few successful games (smiles). I will single out the home matches against Spartak, which we won with a clean sheet, despite a large number of chances at our gates. I will also note the “dry” victories over the “Red Army” and “Dynamo”, these were interesting, principled and very emotional games. I can’t help but note the away victory in a series of shots over SKA-1946, it was a very tense match: we couldn’t win back for a long time, in the end we equalized, went through a chaotic overtime, in which I received a suspension, and won. If we take unsuccessful matches, I will name the defeat in overtime from Dynamo-Shinnik with a score of 5:6. It turned out to be a very fervent meeting, there were many moments in both directions. Then I missed the most goals in one game of the season. Moreover, there is such an atmosphere in Bobruisk that the stands drive their team and this plays into their hands.
I will also name the first playoff match against Mikhailov Academy. I can’t say that it was unsuccessful, but it could have been better. I perceive such meetings primarily as an experience, everything happens for the first time, it’s okay. The main thing is to go to the end no matter what.
– Before the start of the season, you set yourself the goal of working on switching and moving in the goal, how would you rate the work done?
– I did what I wanted, and it gave the result – the brain began to switch to rebounds and finishing moves faster. I think all the current elements will also need to be improved next season, it would also be useful to work on strengthening the core muscles, add to athleticism and overall strength. I would also like to work on decision-making, to conduct so-called brain training, because it is involved in the game the most – you need to be able to control your body and make the right decisions, while spending a minimum amount of time.
– You have already played more than a hundred matches in the JHL, do you still have something to learn here?
– Of course, I would like to go further and take a step forward, to play in adult hockey.
I think the result that I show in the JHL will only add to my confidence in this. Nevertheless, in this league there are a lot of good and skillful guys with non-standard solutions, who are not so experienced due to their age, but very playful and interesting with them too. I think that in the MHL I still have a lot to learn. The main thing that I can still learn here is to follow the cup to the end. The past season showed those weaknesses that prevented us from reaching the main goal.
“The body is an athlete’s tool. How you use it directly affects the result.”
– You made your debut in the KHL playing against Sochi and conceding one goal. Satisfied with yourself?
– I’m not completely satisfied with myself in that match, but not because of the missed goal. It was simple, I do not argue, but this is not the indicator by which to judge. Even if I played “at 0”, it’s not a fact that this match would be indicative. After leaving the match, I experienced mixed emotions: I was glad that I had finally played in the KHL, because I had been following the games of the adult team since childhood.
But I also understood that there are still a lot of subtle points that I need to improve.
– What are your specific moments?
– The same switches, you need to make decisions faster. The most important thing is psychology, that match was tense, it was psychologically difficult, in this regard, you can also improve. And I repeat about athleticism, because the body is an athlete’s tool. How you know how to use it directly affects the result.
– Did you expect a new call to the first team?
– In fact, there was a plan according to which I was supposed to play Kunlun in January, but Lokomotiv had a difficult period then, so it didn’t work out. In February, there was no longer any talk about being called up to the KHL, I had matches for Loko, so we didn’t discuss these moments. At that time I didn’t think much about the first team, in the MHL I had my own tasks, we went from game to game.
– Does the lack of playing practice at the senior level affect the goalkeeper’s loss of optimal condition?
– Yes, in any case, you need to be able to rebuild and switch from one hockey to another, but this is a routine and not particularly difficult process that you can prepare for.
Moreover, Rashid Davydov, a goalkeeping coach with vast experience, works for Lokomotiv, he helps a lot and suggests nuances that are worth paying attention to. They just help to move from youth hockey to an adult. This is not an insurmountable obstacle, just a working moment – a matter of practice, time and diligence.
– Did you discuss the possibility of joining the VHL to play at the senior level?
– No, I didn’t consider the VHL this season, because I had a lot of games for Loko. I spent the first full season in a team that plays for the result, because Loko-76 is a younger team, it has less responsibility. Plus, before the season, Rashid Davydov indicated that I would be connected to the first team, so the KHL was not considered.
“Each athlete must first of all develop as a person”
– Igor Shesterkin recently proposed to remove the field for attempting lacrosse, as this is disrespectful to the goalkeeper and his work.
– I don’t know where the disrespect comes from.
In hockey, all means are good, if it does not cause any injuries, why not? I don’t see the point in banning lacrosse, it’s spectacular.
– In the past few years, there have been trends in lacrosse and goalkeeper shots. Have you noticed any trends in goalkeepers?
– The goalkeeper zone is limited to a zone of two by two meters, there are a lot of movements in a small space, you need to understand goalkeeper work in order to mark some bright moments. Now there is no obvious trend, there are just certain nuances in how goalkeepers play when attacking from an angle: someone plays with a skate for the post, someone goes into reverse. The same Igor Shesterkin is great with a stick and plays a lot on exits, everything is individual for everyone, who is more comfortable.
– You said that you are calm about hate. Can you explain why they hate the best goalkeeper of the MHL?
– (laughs) For letting me through. In the season, by the way, there was less negativity, maybe I just spent less time on social networks.
It happens that they write after not the most successful matches, insult, ask why I miss so much. I take everything with a smile, it’s funny to read, such messages do not cause me negative emotions. A hate is rather worse for the hater himself than for the one who is being hated.
– You like to delve into psychology, you know non-verbal language, how did you become interested in this area?
– I became interested in this at the age of 14. I remember I took a book on this topic from my sister, read it and I really liked it. Since then, step by step, book by book, I still read a lot in this area. This is individual for everyone, in addition to hockey in this world there is a lot more. I believe that every athlete should first of all develop as a person, because all top-level people are in sight, regardless of the sport. They have their own face and know how to show themselves in public. It is important to propagate this image of a developed and civilized person. I’m just interested in psychology, it helps to find a common language and understand another person.
Even in a team, misunderstandings or conflicts sometimes occur, from which you also need to be able to get out correctly so that everyone is satisfied and gets what they want. Psychology is useful and interesting, I recommend it to everyone.
– You are the owner of the gold medals of the Youth Olympic Games and the Glinka / Gretzky Cup, which gold is more valuable to you?
– Any call to the national team is important and pleasant, no matter what tournament. When you put on the jersey of the Russian national team with your last name, it’s very nice. The Olympiad and Glinka are the most significant tournaments, which were especially pleasant to win. But even the victory at the recent Future Cup was important in the current conditions. It was great to spend time with the national team, work with coaches and talk to guys from different teams.
– Do you think that the squad that won the YOG and the Glinka/Gretzky Cup could make a fuss at the World Youth Championships?
– I think so.
I don’t know if we will have the opportunity to check it, but if we take the 2004 team, they have not lost a single match from U16 to U18. This also applies to friendly matches, we won absolutely everything. This is a very strong team, there are a lot of skilful guys in it, I think we would 100% claim gold.
– Name the strongest young goalkeeper right now, not counting you.
– Actually there are a lot of them, I don’t even know who to choose. The same Artemy Pleshkov and Ilya Nabokov, Seryoga Ivanov and Gleb Saranchuk from SKA, Yegor Korzin from Spartak, Pyotr Kochetkov, Ivan Prosvetov, Dmitry Kulikov, who became the best goalkeeper in the VHL. I won’t list them all.
– How do you spend your holidays?
– We finished the national team tournament on May 31, so after the season I didn’t have much rest. Now I am in Turkey, here the sea, mountains, beach, sand, everything is as calm as possible. Sports only in the form of games such as football, volleyball and so on.
Then I plan to return to Yaroslavl, most likely I will go to the village to visit my grandparents, it is very pleasant to visit them every year. After that, I will start preparing for the season, I have goalkeeping training in Yaroslavl. I plan to work on those nuances that I mentioned earlier, to recharge my emotions for a new, even more intense and interesting season.
– Who would you like to meet and what would you ask?
– I believe that the first thought is the most correct. I would like to get acquainted with Mikhail Nikolayevich Zadornov and ask the only question: “What is happiness?”
Dossier
Murashov Sergey Olegovich
Born on April 1, 2004 in Yaroslavl
Career
Since 2012 – Lokomotiv Yaro Slavl
Achievements
Gold of the Youth Olympic Games 2019/2020
Winner of the Cup of Regions 2020/2021
Winner of the Glinka / Gretzky Cup 2021/2022
Best goalkeeper of the MHL 2022/2023
Bronze medalist of the MH L 2022/2023
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