The area where a shooter would attempt to score between a goalie's pads.

The space between the goaltender's leg pads is known as the five hole. The five hole is the most vulnerable spot for the goaltender; constant motion and positional play cannot be achieved without some sacrifice in the five hole area.

The space in between the goalie's legs. Many goals are scored in the five hole because of the way the goalie must shuffle to cover the entire net.