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Catching

Footwork, Jumping & Diving

19th October 201919th October 2019

LayoutPlace the agility ladder diagonally facing the goal so that it ends about 1/3 of the way across the goal. Place a hurdle approximately 2/3 of the way across the goal pointing up the pitch. InstructionsThe goalkeeper should start at … Read more

Categories Catching, Diving, Jumping, Movement, Training Tags 006, Catching, Diving, Drills, Jumping, Movement, Training

Jumping & Diving

19th October 201919th October 2019

LayoutPlace two hurdles in a line with cones offset at the start and end (on opposite sides of the hurdles. InstructionsThe goalkeeper should jump over the first hurdle from left to right (1) and right to left (2). Jump over … Read more

Categories Catching, Diving, Jumping, Movement Tags 005, Catching, Diving, Drills, Jumping, Movement, Training

Movement & Catching 2

18th October 201918th October 2019

LayoutPlace six round cones in a straight line about 1 step apart. The goalkeeper should stand at one end of the cones. InstructionsThe goalkeeper should move between each cone side to side working their way forward to the end of … Read more

Categories Catching, Movement, Training Tags 004, Catching, Drills, Movement, Training

Ladders, Hurdles and Catching

18th October 201928th September 2019

Fitness is one of those important but often disliked parts of football. I know that my son is not overly keen on doing pure fitness drills so thankfully his coaches always keep it fun and mix it up with what … Read more

Categories Catching, Fitness, Training Tags 002, Catching, Drills, Fitness, Training

Movement & Catching

18th October 201927th September 2019

This drill is, as the title suggests all about movement and catching. Its a simple drill that should not be challenging but will get your goalkeeper thinking, moving and catching the ball. It’s perfect as a warm up to get … Read more

Categories Basics, Catching, Movement, Training Tags 001, Catching, Drills, Movement, Training
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