The goalie ride is a simple riding strategy that puts pressure on the goalie when they have the ball. The goal is to lock off every passing option, force the goalie to carry the ball, and make a bad pass or decision.
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The goalie ride is a team riding strategy used when the other team's goalie has the ball.
The main goal is simple: take away every easy pass and make the goalie make a play.
If the goalie has no good passing options, they may have to carry the ball upfield, make a bad pass, or turn the ball over.
When the goalie gets the ball, every rider needs to lock onto their assigned player.
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