What should i be able to do on skates before i play goalie?

Question

example. skate backward.

Answer 1

Haha yes skate backwards.  Get up fast.  

Are we talking ice hockey or roller hockey?

If you're playing roller hockey, there's smaller wheels for your front two that allow you to drop faster when facing a shot.  I recommend those.

Practice getting in your stance, knees together, feet out.  Practice getting one leg way out there and one leg tucked up underneath you.  You mostly need to practice stretching out your body.

Answer 2

Skate duh no but really just be quick on your feet and a fleury split might help :]