We tested 6 ball hockey shin guard models to bring you detailed information how to size your new ball hockey shin pads. Tested models: Knapper AK7, Bauer Performance, ReasonY Gladiator 3.0 PRO, Mylec MK5, Winnwell, Raptor-X. How to size a ball hockey shin guard Measure the leg from the ankle to the middle of the […]
How to choose ball hockey goalie pads? You have these three options ice hockey goalie pads, ball hockey or street hockey goalie pads. If you choose ice hockey goalie pads , you will have to consider buying slider kit and search for slider kit installer in your region. Adding sliders on your ice hockey pads […]
Ball hockey shin guards in 2021 Each year, we at ReasonY hockey work hard on a new player ball hockey shin guards development, but we understand that every player is unique and therefore we made a list of ball/dek hockey shinguards that have solid performance and you should consider them while shopping for your new […]
Many goalies ask, why ReasonY ball hockey goalie shoes cost more than regular running shoes, steel toe boots or floorball shoes. The ReasonY shoes are made in Europe and not in Asia. We are using polyurethane sole as it is more durable and it also absorbs the impact better. Foam in the cheaper running shoes […]
How to butterfly slide faster Most ball hockey goalies use ball hockey goalie pads with plastic sliders, but they struggle to go down to proper butterfly or slide across the goalie crease. If you use proper ball hockey goalie pads and ball hockey goalie shoes, you should be able to slide quick and have a good push. Ball […]
Improve your slide at home and slide faster Many ball hockey goalies struggle with butterfly and butterfly slide. This happens because going down to butterfly is not natural movement for adults. The common mistake is to land on the front face of the pad or slide with the pads tucked behind you. Goalies sometimes jump […]
Ball hockey goalies use goalie pads with sliders, but they are not getting the full benefit from the sliders. The common mistake is incorrect rotation and foot placement just before the slide. Make sure you rotate your head, shoulders and get the bottom rotation by placing the pushing leg more in front. Place your foot […]
When the goalie ends up in the butterfly position deep in the goalie crease and the ball is in tight, he/she should stay calm and slide out in the butterfly position. If the goalie decides to get up, he/she is creating more openings for the the shooter and the ball. Learn how to slide out […]
Many ball hockey goalies project the glove towards the ball, even if it is in the corner. Nobody can score from the corner unless they pass the ball in front of the net and the pass won’t be high in the air as it will be hard for the receiving player to shoot. Ball hockey […]
Many ball hockey goalies use technique from ice hockey, but sometimes it might slow them down. If you work on ball hockey foot movement, you will become quicker and more efficient in the net. Ball hockey goalies have to remember that they have to train “movement memory”, which means to repeat the same pattern at […]
