Level 2 · Lesson 5

Handling Rebounds

Where the rebound goes decides how you move. Learn when to cover it, push over, get up, or combine them, and how to arrive set for the second shot.

Rebounds & scrambles
Rebound control
Recovering fast
Always in position & ready
Butterfly & saves
Level 2 book lessons

Even great goalies give up rebounds. Handling a rebound means getting to the puck's new angle fast and arriving set, ready for the next shot. There are different ways to get there, and choosing the right one is the skill.

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Control the rebound with your stick
Why goalies use it
How to do it
Common mistakes and fixes

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