Hurling Puck-Out

Donal123B

I've started playing in goals this year for my club u-16 and minor. At the moment, a good puck-out would reach the far 65, but usually they barely reach the near 65.. Also I am not very consistent, and my short puck outs are terrible.
I was just looking for some advice on how to improve my range and become more consistent. I also have access to a gym if there are any exercises that would help.
Thanks

randd1

Donal123B wrote: »

I've started playing in goals this year for my club u-16 and minor. At the moment, a good puck-out would reach the far 65, but usually they barely reach the near 65.. Also I am not very consistent, and my short puck outs are terrible.
I was just looking for some advice on how to improve my range and become more consistent. I also have access to a gym if there are any exercises that would help.
Thanks

Practice.

One way of improving the short puck out would be to have a few friends (preferably lads who need catching practice) do little sprints between 35 and 60 yards with you aiming for one or two of them. First lad within 20 yards of the goal has to pass it back to the keeper. Some craic.

For the long range play goal to goal with a few friends, two strikes, one from the goal (you), the next strike a free from where you dropped the ball. First team to 20 points wins.

Simple really, but we spent summers doing it, you'd be surprised how quick you develop the basics.

citykat

Donal123B wrote: »

I've started playing in goals this year for my club u-16 and minor. At the moment, a good puck-out would reach the far 65, but usually they barely reach the near 65.. Also I am not very consistent, and my short puck outs are terrible.
I was just looking for some advice on how to improve my range and become more consistent. I also have access to a gym if there are any exercises that would help.
Thanks

What kind of hurl are you using? All goalies use heavier than normal hurls with a generous sized Bas. This gives a bit of heft behind the ball and more importantly ensures a consistently good contact. If you can afford it, get a Cultec (I'm not an agent BTW). Whatever is in the Cultecs, you get a better belt on the ball than from a normal hurl.

Clareman

Keep practising and ask your clubs senior goalie for some tips.

Andre 3000

The gym is the easiest solution. Get stronger. Target the chest, back and legs. Squat, deadlift and bench are a solid foundation to build strength. Your puck out power a distance will improve dramatically. In terms of consistency, it's about practice to get your accuracy up. Simple things like hitting marks on the wall or in the ball alley are good lone time things to do. Obviously having a buddy is gonna be great too.

commonsense.

I agree with citykat . A cultec is the way to go for distance on puckouts. And go for one that's a bit too big for you. So if your u16 I'd suggest a 35 inch.

Andre 3000

Id have to disagree with getting a bigger hurley, especially when it would appear there would be an error with technique. Use the hurley size that suits your height, or more so, the size that suits you. I'm 6"2 and I still use a 34 when traditional teachings would state I should be using a 36, but the 34 is my go to as it's the most efficient for me. Having a bigger hurley doesn't necessarily mean more power and distance.

commonsense.

Andre 3000 wrote: »

Id have to disagree with getting a bigger hurley, especially when it would appear there would be an error with technique. Use the hurley size that suits your height, or more so, the size that suits you. I'm 6"2 and I still use a 34 when traditional teachings would state I should be using a 36, but the 34 is my go to as it's the most efficient for me. Having a bigger hurley doesn't necessarily mean more power and distance.

Of course a bigger hurley dosen't necessarily mean more distance. However in the absence of perfect technique, in this instance a bigger hurley will definitely give a bit of extra distance assuming Donal123B has the basics. And assuming his technique improves the bigger hurley will then definitely aid distance striking. I wouldn't under any circumstances advocate that an outfield player uses a stick too big for him. But what we are talking about here is an unopposed strike where the objective is maximum distance.
As I say Donal123B, try a 35" Cultec and I'd be very surprised if you don't add distance.

dcrosskid

Iv'e tried the Cultec hurley's a few times and I don't like the feel of them. I would advocate using a slightly larger than normal boss but not a goalies hurley either.

My advice would be to just practice. It really is as simple as that. A few mates could help you out for 10 mins with varying puckouts, someone else suggested the clubs senior goalie which is a great idea also, he'd give you a few good tips i'm sure.