Mike Gabel
Mike Gabel is one of the top goalies in professional soccer. He is currently goalie for the Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse. In college, Mike was a four-year started and two-time Captain at the University of Vermont. He broke school records for "goals against" average in a season and career. Mike was drafted by the Chicago Machine in 2006. He quickly established himself as one of the best goalies in the game and was named to the 2008 and 2009 All-Star teams.
Mike's instructional lacrosse training videos for Pro Tips 4U focus on how to play the goalie position. His tips include how to select the right stick for you, proper hand placement, goalie stance, goalie arc, off stick hip save, stick side low save, off stick high save and clearing the ball.
Mike's Videos
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In this Pro Tips 4U Lacrosse training series with Mike Gable, you’ll be able to download all 8 of MIke’s videos. Mike will teach you; clearing the ball at the goal, goalie arc, goalie stance, goalie hand placement, off stick high save, stick side low save, off stick hip save and stick selection.
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In this Pro Tips 4U video, LaCrosse Pro Mike Gabel talks about Stick Selection. Learn what to look for in a stick, why Mike prefers light and strong, the difference between stick composition, how to modify your stick with tape, why you may want to choose to shorten your stick, and why to stay away from gimmicky new type sticks.
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In this Pro Tips 4U video, LaCrosse Pro Mike Gabel talks about the Off Stick Hip Save. Learn the secrets of why you need to keep your hands away from your body, how to step and where to place the stick, why it’s important to get the ball in front of your body and why you shouldn’t just pivot and push your stick out alone.
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In this Pro Tips 4U video, LaCrosse Pro Mike Gabel talks about the Stick Side Low Save.” Learn the secrets of how to position your stick, how to get your feet in position, the process of blocking – clamping – maintaining position, why you need to extend your bottom hand and why you shouldn’t try to save and scoop with the edge of your stick.
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In this Pro Tips 4U video, LaCrosse Pro Mike Gabel talks about the Off Stick High Save. Learn the secrets of where to position your stick, how to control and maintain possession of the ball, the proper way to move the stick back across your body so you won’t give up a rebound, what a “windshield wiper” move is and why you should avoid it.
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In this Pro Tips 4U video, LaCrosse Pro Mike Gabel talks about Goalie Hand Placement. Learn the secrets of where to put your weight, the proper knee and hip position, why its important for free upper body movement, what to do when the ball is coming at you and how to follow through when making a save.
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In this Pro Tips 4U video, LaCrosse Pro Mike Gabel talks about The Goalie Stance. Learn the secrets of where to put your weight, the proper knee and hip position, why its important for free upper body movement, what to do when the ball is coming at you and how to follow through when making a save.
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In this Pro Tips 4U video, LaCrosse Pro Mike Gabel talks about The Goalie Arc. Learn the secrets of the low arc and high arc, what’s better for bigger and small goalies, how to position your self towards the shooter, where to keep your arm position, what to do with your back foot, how to position yourself when the ball is back right, behind the net and back left, what not to do as a goalie and how to move when in goal.
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In this Pro Tips 4U video, LaCrosse Pro Mike Gabel talks about Clearing The Ball at the goal. Learn the secrets throwing it to a mid-fielder, when to throw to a defenseman, what is the crease and how much time you have in it, when the goalie should advance the ball, how to use the goal to your advantage and the proper way to move behind the goal.
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