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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones (white)
- Red cones
- Full-size goal
- Balls
Setup
- Area: Full pitch
- Goals: One full-size goal
- Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned between the two red cones, facing the coach
- Coach: 1 grey coach positioned facing the goalkeeper, ready to serve balls
- Equipment: 2 red cones positioned 5 yards apart in front of the goal, 2 diagonal lines of white cones leading from wide positions to each red cone, balls with the coach
Instructions
- Coach serves the ball towards the goalkeeper, aiming over the red cones for saves requiring diving.
- Goalkeeper watches the ball, moves forward, and executes a diving save.
- Ensure the goalkeeper attacks the ball, resisting backward diving.
- Move the red cones and alternate the direction of serves to vary dives.
Coaching Points
- Maintain a balanced set position, weight on the balls of feet.
- Focus on the flight and pace of the ball.
- Assess timing for takeoff and collection.
- React quickly and ensure a positive attitude.
- Keep knees slightly bent, staying light on feet.
- Adjust workloads progressively for training intensity.
- Prioritize footwork and correct technical habits.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the distance between red cones to challenge reaction time.
2. Serve the ball with increased speed or curl.
3. Add a second ball to simulate consecutive saves.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the distance between red cones to make dives more manageable.
2. Allow the goalkeeper to start closer to the target area.
3. Serve the ball at a reduced speed to enhance control.
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