rebound control
Directing deflected shots
Rebound control is the ability to manage where a ball goes after it bounces off a surface—a racket, stick, or goalkeeper's body.
In hockey, a goalie with good rebound control directs pucks to the corners rather than back into the slot.
In tennis or table tennis, it means dampening or directing returns predictably: Her rebound control let her place drop shots precisely.
- quick reflexesRapid involuntary responses
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- gloveFitted hand covering
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