How Do You Put On Goalie Equipment?
Having the right safety gear and wearing it properly is one of the keys to being a successful goalie. If you have ever watched a hockey game on television, you realize that the goalie takes a lot of physical punishment, each and every game. Goalies are constantly hit with the puck and by other players. Without the gear being worn properly you run the risk of sustaining severe injuries, as well as leaving the net wide open for the opposing team to score. Put your athletic cup on. The whole athletic cup actually consists of a protective cup for the groin area as well as the shorts or strap to keep it securely in place. Slip on your pants. The next step is to take your hockey pants and put them on over the athletic cup. These pants are also padded and insulated to help give some protection. Lace up the skates. Put your skates on and make sure they are tied properly. It can be extremely dangerous for your skate to catch on one of the strings and can lead to a bad fall. Tie up your toe ties
