The butterfly is pretty simple once you get the hang of it. The butterfly is moving to your knees to save low shots. To do this move, push your feet out to the sides to cover the maximum amount of net possible. Remember that this save should be used with low shots, screened shots, or shots from close range. You must also remember to always keep your stick on the ice! Your stick should be covering the five-hole (area between the legs). It might sound easy to remember and do, but it is the most common mistake, even the best goalies do it (lift the stick off the ice) sometimes. Your catching glove should be open(as usuall) and out in front a bit, and keep it closer to your legs on lower shots to close any holes.

Your buterfly save should be as compact as possible. After you've gone down in the buttefly position, you must learn to get back up very fast! It's a lot more difficult to move side to side from your knees than it is on your feet. This is another good thing to work on during practices, getting up and down faster. It's a good idea to get up with on leg at a time (usually the leg furthest from the direction of the puck). Do five to ten in a row, or so. It'll build the muscles in your legs as well as help you go faster!