Just curious how smaller goalies who rely on 'athleticism' manage to avoid getting beat up high when they spend a lot of time in a low stance?
The best example I can give is Slovak goalie Krnač (see this video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSbHE7RjOhk/?igsh=MTA4MnJ0Nms0cXJhMw==)
He's evidently an incredible skater and very agile/athletic, but I don't know how he's holding such a low stance on practically every shot (even when playing in the crease/on the goal line) and not getting beat high with his size?
I know generally a smaller goalie may play more aggressively to cut down angles, but the video above has me confused as he's not the only goalie I've seen play so low without having size in their favour and also not challenging very far out. I'd have thought the players pick top shelf every time, especially if the goalie sinks into the stance a good few seconds before the shot comes in.
Any thoughts? I'm 5'9 (F28) myself so always keen for new ideas.