Movements that invalidate Prayer

Question :

It is said that prayer is invalidated by three (extraneous) movements; is this correct or not?

Answer:

It is incumbent upon the worshipper to refrain from unwarranted movements once he begins the prayer. He must avoid all vain, futile movements of his hands and feet and his head; but small movements do not invalidate his prayer, such as restraining a person from passing in front of him, opening the door and the like. But moving a lot, such as walking more than five paces without cause, or making lots of needless movements and the like invalidates the prayer. It is not limited to three movements; but whatever is considered to be much, based upon custom, whether it be intentional or unintentional.

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