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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Two cones
- Full-size goal
- Ball
Setup
- Area: Goal area in front of a full-size goal, no additional bounded area
- Goals: One full-size goal
- Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned centrally in the goal area, starting behind the two cones
- Coach: 1 grey coach positioned a suitable serving distance in front of the goal, ready to serve the ball
- Equipment: Two cones spaced evenly in front of the goal for the goalkeeper to hop over, 1 ball with the coach
Instructions
- The goalkeeper hops over the cones using alternating legs to reach the set position.
- Once set, the coach serves the ball to practice either a low or mid-diving save.
- Emphasize attacking the ball rather than falling back during the save.
- Repeat and vary the service location and height to challenge the goalkeeper.
Coaching Points
- Maintain a balanced set position on the balls of the feet.
- Keep the body weight forward and knees slightly bent.
- Anticipate and react quickly to the shot.
- Analyze the angle and approach of the ball.
- Glide into ready position smoothly.
- Stay light and organized on the feet.
- Watch and assess the ball's flight and pace.
- Execute a positive take-off and collection.
- Demonstrate good technique and confidence in saves.
- Be proactive and cover all angles.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the speed of the coach's service.
2. Use more balls to simulate successive shots rapidly.
Make it easier:
1. Allow the goalkeeper to only use their strong leg initially.
2. Slow down the pace of the coach's service.
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