2. When a goalie plays on the crease line, the true dimensions of the net the goalie is protecting are 3’ high by 5’ wide. 4’ X 6’ 3’ X 5’
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6. From the shooters eye This shows the part of the net that a shooter sees. Note how much net appears to be open above the Crossbar of the goal frame placed at the crease line.
7. A view from the eye of the puck But from where the puck is coming from, there is no visible net outside the perimeter of the plastic goal frame when placed on the crease line.
8. A goalie filling the “True” goal. Still looks like a lot of net open up high.
10. Because a goalie can still cover the high part of the net, while maximizing coverage down low. Remember, a puck shot above the crossbar of the plastic goal frame at the top of the crease will go over the net on the goal line.
11. When the goalie is square to the puck and centered in the opening, this style maximizes coverage.
12. When the angle changes, the dimensions of the “True” goal shrink even more. 3’ X 4’ Rope are aligned with a puck on the boards at the blue line.
13. From the view of the puck. Notice the position of the hands.
