Here is the final section of the "Advanced Rebound Control" article.
Body Activation/Center Shifting
The final and most advanced rebound control technique is the use of body activation. Body activation can be broken down into the idea that the goaltender will shift the body into the path of the puck in order to get the most body behind the puck as possible. By placing as much body/equipment behind the puck as possible there is less chance of having the puck find a hole or miss an out-stretched limb.
The execution of body activation involves the goaltender pushing laterally to meet the puck with as much body as possible. In most cases the body must only shift a couple of inches to a maximum of two feet. The goaltender must be able to explode into the save with control in order to maintain angle and compactness. Most often a body activation will involve a butterfly slide into the new position.
**A goaltender’s ready stance must not be too wide to ensure more power for a push into a save. If the ready stance is too wide the goaltender loses the power of extending the pushing leg.** By activating the body the goaltender has improved the chances of controlling the puck at the body.
Again Kiprusoff is a strong model, by pushing to activate the body towards a high blocker shot.
The body is controlled with strong visual attachment.
Body activation is especially helpful in a deflection situation because the puck has changed angle because the deflector is the new shooter. A deflection should be considered a new shot from a new shooting angle which requires an adjustment by the goaltender; body activation is the best way to make the angle adjustment. When coupled with the previous save selections of the stick with angle and body cradle the goaltender has effectively attempted to control as many pucks as possible at the body; the number one rebound control priority.
In conclusion, a goaltender that has superior rebound control through the use of the advanced rebound control techniques will have the ability to control the game leading to increased success. Be a leader, take charge, and control the team’s destiny through these helpful hints.