be brave

The most important tip is to place your legs and body directly in front of the shot. The puck must hit the shin guards directly. If you are afraid of being hit by the puck and you turn to the side, you risk removing the puck from your ankle or the side of your leg where you have much less protection. Unless you’re willing to face the shooter head-on, it’s best to get out of the way entirely.

Get as close as possible to the shooter

The closer you are to the shooter, the less time the puck has to pick up speed. Step away from the shot and you risk blocking your keeper. It also increases the risk of receiving the injection somewhere on the body other than the shin guards. Somewhere more painful. Remember, you are not the gatekeeper. If you’re close to your own goal when the shot comes at you like a whirlwind, it’s best to get out of the way and let the keeper make the save.

Starting

Start practicing blocking shots with a tennis or hockey ball until you have the right feel. He then moves on to blocking real shots with real pucks. Maybe consider buying a pair of anklets.

sliding blocks

Once you’re comfortable blocking foot shots, try side blocking with a controlled slide in front of the shooter. Like the foot block, the shin guards should be stacked on top of each other and line up with the shot. Be careful not to slide too fast, or you could be out of the game if the shot is faked.

So get over your fear and start blocking shots. The fans will be wowed and your team will adore you for your exciting defensive play.