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Goaltending is one of the most challenging and demanding positions in all of sports. From the outside, it seems purely physical, getting your body in position to stop the puck. However, being a goalie is 90% mental, and 10% physical. In this video, I break down four psychological tools that elite goaltenders use in order to optimize their performance!

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0:00 Intro
0:58 Concentration
3:32 Arousal Control
5:53 Self-Talk
7:33 Imagery

Footnotes:

Main article consulted:

Psychological Skills For Ice Hockey Goaltenders: https://www.athleticinsight.com/Vol8I...

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