Emphasis:
Recover to the proper stance and position to make the save
Set-up:
Three servers are placed on the 6 yard box just off center, at the penalty spot, and on the corner of the 6 yard box.
Extra balls are placed at each station.
Objective:
The goalkeeper must start in the middle of the goal in an awkward starting position, recover to his/her feet and make the save from Server 1, 2, and 3. The goalkeeper must go back to the middle of the goal between each save. Make sure you switch the servers to the other side as well. Sever 1 is a volley, server 2 is a moving ball low shot, and server 3 is a driven shot to the near post.
Progressions:
- Change the awkward starting position:stomach, on your side, sitting, on back.
- Same starting positions but facing the goal.
- Increase the difficulty of the services.
Coaching Points:
- Try not to use your hands to get yourself up.
- Recover to a spot in order to cut down the angle.
- Square your shoulders to the shooter.
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