Elevate Your Game: The Ultimate Guide to Hockey Goalie Video Analysis

Gone are the days when goalies relied solely on feel and instinct. Today's elite goalies use video analysis as their secret weapon, turning every game into a learning opportunity that accelerates their development.

Why Video Analysis is a Game-Changer for Goalies

Video doesn't lie. It shows you exactly what happened, not what you thought happened. This objective perspective is crucial for goalies who need to understand positioning, timing, and decision-making at the highest level.

Introducing the P35 Sports Analysis Method

At P35 Sports, we've developed a systematic approach to video analysis that focuses on three key areas:

• Technical Analysis - Precision in Movement: Frame-by-frame breakdown of save selection, positioning, and movement efficiency. We examine whether you were square to the shooter, if your movements were economical, and how your technique held up under pressure.

  
  

• Tactical Analysis - Reading the Game: Understanding the play development that led to scoring chances. This includes reading the rush, anticipating passes, and positioning for second chances.

  
  

• Mental Analysis - The Inner Game Revealed: Reviewing decision-making processes and identifying patterns in your game that might need adjustment.

  
  

Cutting-Edge Tools That Power Our Analysis 

Modern technology has revolutionized how we analyze goalie performance:

• Focus Catapult: Provides detailed tracking of positioning and movement patterns

• Excel Analytics: Custom spreadsheets that track save percentages by situation, zone, and shot type

• Slow-Motion Breakdown: Reveals subtle technical details invisible at game speed

What to Focus on During Your Video Review

When reviewing your game footage, focus on these critical elements:

1. Pre-Save Positioning: Were you in the optimal position before the shot?

2. Save Selection: Did you choose the most effective technique for each situation?

3. Rebound Control: How well did you direct rebounds to safe areas?

4. Recovery Speed: How quickly did you reset after each save attempt?

Building a Winning Weekly Analysis Routine

Successful goalies make video review a weekly habit:

• Game Day +1: Initial review focusing on goals against

• Mid-Week: Detailed technical analysis of save highlights

• Pre-Game: Quick review of upcoming opponent's tendencies

Developing Your Goalie Analysis Skills

Start simple. Pick one aspect of your game per week to focus on. Maybe it's glove-side positioning or rebound control. Use video to track your progress and celebrate improvements.

Remember: every save tells a story. Video analysis helps you read that story and write a better ending next time.