Ice Hockey
Rebound Control Reads
Direct rebounds to safe areas rather than back into the slot
12 min
6 x 10 shots with rebound reads
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward direct rebounds to safe areas rather than back into the slot.
Instructions
- 1Face shots from various angles with shooters positioned to follow up.
- 2Absorb low-danger shots to the body and direct high-danger shots to the corners.
- 3Use pad angle and glove positioning to steer rebounds away from the slot.
- 4React immediately to cover a loose rebound if one occurs in a dangerous area.
What to focus on
Directing the rebound to a low-danger area based on shot difficulty.
Recommended reps
6 x 10 shots with rebound reads
Common mistake
Allowing rebounds to squirt straight back into the high-danger slot.