You read the release, track the puck, and set for the save… but somehow, ends up in the back of the net. The shooter is celebrating, and you’re left frustrated because you thought you did everything right. You're wondering why you're getting beat on clear-sighted shots.
The issue isn’t your positioning or hockey IQ. It’s just you and the shooter—a clear-sighted shot.
Is it all because of your eyes? Not entirely. Maybe you dropped too early, maybe your hands weren’t active enough, or maybe the shooter placed it perfectly. No goalie is perfect, but how can you minimize these occurrences?
A major factor is convergence—your ability to lock in on the puck in the final few feet. If your convergence skills aren’t calibrated, clear-sighted shots become harder than they should be.
Convergence is how well your eyes work together to focus on a moving object—in this case, the puck, in the final few feet. If your convergence isn’t sharp, tracking becomes inconsistent, delaying your reaction and forcing you into poor decisions.
For a goalie, strong convergence improves:
On the Vizual Edge platform, convergence is a key skill we assess and train. Our Edge Test pinpoints deficiencies and provides you with a customized program to strengthen your ability to track the puck with precision.
In just 15 minutes, 3 times a week, you can sharpen your focus, eliminate hesitation, and track the puck much easier.
Beni Halasz, goalie at UMass-Lowell, made Vizual Edge part of his routine this season, and the results speak for themselves. His save percentage jumped from .901 last season to .929, and his GAA dropped from 2.84 to 1.98—the best numbers of his college career.
"I really like using Vizual Edge because I can tell the difference between using and not using it already after week 1. My eyes can track the puck better, faster, and it allows me to be calmer on the ice when making a save or tracking passes/shots. Making saves just feels easier."
Beni’s improved convergence (up 138% since he started training) and tracking ability have helped him become sharper, calmer, and more consistent—turning saves that used to beat him into routine stops.
Let’s Get Started
Want to sharpen your puck tracking—all from your laptop or tablet? The best goalies in the world, from youth hockey to the NHL, are doing it. Not to mention five of the last seven Richter Award Winners have all relied on Vizual Edge to power their vision training.
Most clear-sighted shots should be routine. Strengthening your convergence skills helps you track the puck earlier, react faster, and control the game.
It’s not about guessing—it’s about seeing the puck clearly and trusting your brain and body to do the rest.
Get started today for less than $2/day at vizualedge.com.