Aiming: Shoot Where the Goalie is Not

Everyone talks about scoring goals; getting the most power, the best accuracy, under hand, side arm, worm burner, "btb". Power, accuracy, and crowd pleases are all useless if you are not shooting in the right spots.  "shoot where the goalie is not", seems simple enough but its the key to not just shooting but scoring goals. It doesn't matter if you shoot 100mph and can shoot with accuracy with in a inch if you are aiming stick side high everything.  The more the goalie has to move to save the ball the more likely he won't, whether it's left to right or up to down, keep the ball away from the goalies stick. So aim for corners. Think about it, if the keepers stick is by his head the corners are the farthest distance in every direction. If the pass comes across the crease so is the goalie, meaning he can't block the far post. If is stick is high put it low, vis versa (in the corners of course)...and thats where your super strength and accuracy come handy. Many coaches tell you to bounce your shot at the goalies feet, hoping the bounce will catch the goalie off guard. When a goalie sees the ball go low so does he, when the ball bounces it meets him half way making his job easier. Rather than aiming for the ground, pick your corner and go for the netting. Throwing in a stick or head fake can make the goalie go one way, opening up corners for you to pick. It doesn't need to be an extravagant full body acting job, just a quick head nod or stick pump fake will get the job done. Even the slightest movement from the goalie can make all the difference (if you can aim well). And remember to change planes. If you fake high, don't shoot high. You are only going to make the goalie look great...at your expense. Just remember shoot where the goalie not and start raking up the Gs.