The 1/2 V/Butterfly save is most effective when a goaltender is forced to move laterally during the save. It is extremely effective on breakaways, 2 on 0’s, and 2 on 1’s. The benefits of this save selection are the goalie’s ability to extend the leading leg to maximize lower net coverage. It is also useful to control the distance or speed of slide by using the inside edge of their lead leg. If the play is reversed, the goalie can plant the edge and reverse direction.

BLOCKER SIDE: PUCK VIEW
Reference: Puck is 3 feet in front of the crease

The Playing Big goalie’s hands are separated and mostly outside the scoring area. This creates the well known 6 hole between the blocker and body. This hole is extremely difficult to defend.		The Staubar™ goalie has maximized net coverage by moving his blocker forward he has closed the 6 hole. He has great balance and can recover from this position quickly.
GLOVE SIDE: PUCK VIEW Reference: Puck is 3 feet in front of the crease
Playing Big- goalie’s blocker hand is up and back which pushes his center of gravity farther back. The catch glove is resting on his pads, which it often falls behind the leg pads exposing more net. A goalie in this position has poor balance.		The Staubar™ goalie’s weight and center of gravity is directly over his knee’s creating excellent balance. He only needs to move slightly to cover the smaller holes. With the hands closer to the puck, he maximizes his net coverage.

For other save breakdowns click on the links below:

Basic Stance & Stick Rotation | Full V / Butterfly Saves
1/2 V / Butterfly Saves