This video resource article demonstrates well how an effective butterfly is on close plays and when a goaltender has to "take the lower part of the net away" from the shooter. You will also notice how effectively Velocity 7070 pads turn into proper Pro-Fly position when they are strapped on properly. If you have any questions on the strapping check our Velocity user guide article.

     This video will also give you a good example on the drill to practice your butterfly execution. Start by skating out to meet the shooter and start telescoping back towards your net. The shooter will aim at your 5-hole when you are moving backwards like you would do in a natural game situation. Make sure that the shooter will give you enough time to start your movement backwards before shooting. On each shot you will perform your butterfly move. Pace yourself properly so that you can do all movements at explosive game speed (once your technique allows).

     If you have time and space to do the same drill with shooters starting from the blue line and skating towards you at full speed and performing the same shot on your 5-hole, it will be even better and more game-like.

     Remember also to practice how to use your hands and keep them in front of your body instead of tucking them at your side and behind as then you can react better to shots and rebounds etc. Ask your shooters to take some shots at your sides and over the pads as well to force you to work on using your gloves for saves. The toughest spot for most goalies is the space under your blocker hand armpit, as with most normal sticks, they force your arm up while your stick is covering your 5-hole and this leaves an open spot.

     We will produce some additional resources later demonstrating more advanced use of butterfly and butterfly slides.