The starting position of every save is the basic stance. Therefore, it is very important to correct this area first. We cannot expect to finish any save correctly if we start from a poor basic stance (Playing Big-Illusion stance).

Puck Reference Point: Top Hash Mark

The Playing Big goalie must move his hands further to cover the two puck entry angles. To touch the Aerial angle line on the glove side the goalie must move his hand 12.” The stick is just in front of feet and hands are back at his sides. His center of gravity is back over his heels, which produces poor balance. He is flat on his edges, which limits his lateral movement.

The Staubar™ forces the hands forward, which shifts the goalies weight onto the balls of their feet. This forward weight shift improves his balance. The Staubar™ also encourages a deeper knee bend, which automatically rolls the goalies skates onto their inside edges. Simply moving the hands forward reduces the movement required to cover the net.

Here you can see the hole under the goalies blocker arm. The goalie in this position must move farther both vertically and laterally to cover the net openings.		The goalie has to move less to make contact with the ropes simply because his hands are forward in his stance and closer to the puck.
STICK COVERAGE COMPARISONS BLOCKER SIDE: STICK COVERAGE Puck view from the top hash mark
The stick blade almost immediately begins to leave the ice surface. Less stick blade is contacting the ice, which results in less coverage. Little stick strength and no rebound control. This is why coaches say “shoot low stick side.”		The Staubar™ does allow the stick arm to pull out to the side. This action forces the goalie to pivot at the waist bringing the glove arm around keeping the chest square. The stick maintains full contact with the ice. The puck is easily redirected to the corner.
GLOVE SIDE: STICK COVERAGE Puck view from the top hash mark
Notice that the majority of stick blade has left the ice. So even though the stick can cover 15” it’s surface area is small. The only part of the goalie that is moving is his stick arm. With the stick flat and restricted, it causes pucks to rebound back towards the shooter.		The Staubar™ goalie’s stick blade stays in contact with the ice. The upper body pivots at the waist moving both arms together. The chest stays square to the puck. The puck will be redirected to the corner away from the shooter. Less rebounds means less goals.
DOUBLE YOUR STICK COVERAGE WITH THE STAUBAR™ Puck view from the top hash mark
This stance will have good results in lower levels. It works well with the “Just Stop the Puck” method of developing goalies. The goalie has to apply a force to the puck for rebound control by hitting or stabbing at it. The Playing Big goalie is only getting 28” of coverage with a 15” stick blade.		The Staubar™ teaches the goalie the stick angle and rotation from the moment they wear it. The Staubar™ goalie is focused only on making contact with the puck while rotating their stick allowing the puck to do the work for them. The Staubar™ goalie is getting 59” of coverage with the same 15” stick blade.

For other save breakdowns click on the links below:

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