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On a hard, clear point shot the goaltender's approach is different. The
goaltender understands that not only must the initial save be made but
also there must be precise rebound control.
The final area to address here is peripheral awareness in the fractional
moments before a shot is released. By keenly understanding where the
opponents are lurking, the elite goaltender can either target the rebound to
soft areas where their teammates are or make sure the puck isn't left in
danger zones near the opposition.
H) Save % in Practice
Practice is where rebound control improvements occur. A conscious
focus and a burning hatred for rebounds in practice will result in dramatic
improvements. To quantify this improvement select a knowledgeable,
impartial observer to track your save percentage in practice. Record all
shots on goal and all the goals you give up. The save percentage
generated will be quite illuminating and knowing that each shot in practice
is being tallied will result in more attention to tidy rebound control.