Lyon In The Cage Goaltending, Vancouver, BC (2026)

02/26/2026

Overlap Vs. RVH Diagram
- When to use the use the overlap
- When to Transition to RVH
- Health benefits of using the overlap

02/18/2026

Rebound Control – Self-Grading System for Young Goalies

This diagram is designed to help young goalies understand how to grade every save. Ideally, we want every rebound to end up behind the net or out of play, but that’s not always possible. Shot location, shot placement, traffic, and simply being human mean that not every save will be perfect.

By self-grading your saves, you build muscle memory over time for where pucks should be directed. This process develops your skillset physically and mentally. It’s an important habit to master at a young age, especially since goaltending demands full focus for the entire 60 minutes of a game.

Start by grading your rebounds during warm-up drills in practice. These drills give you enough time to make the save, track the rebound, and assess the result. Once you’re comfortable with that, move on to more detailed or fast-paced drills and continue the same process.

Eventually, this should carry into your games—not as something you actively think about, but as a subconscious habit you’ve trained for. A parent or coach can track your rebound results during games and compare them to the categories on the diagram so you can review them afterward.

Your goal each game should be to average a “B” grade, which represents a good rebound on the chart. Consistently doing this will naturally help raise your save percentage and lower your goals-against average.

This system may seem simple, but rebound control is one of the main things scouts and coaches analyze in goaltenders. Many decision-makers at higher levels were forwards or defensemen when they played—so while they have strong hockey IQ, they often don’t fully understand goalie techniques or what makes a strong goaltender. By improving rebound control, you reduce any potential doubt they may have about your game.

Grading Scale
    •    Bad: F
    •    Okay: C
    •    Good: B
    •    Great: A

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