SETUP Three cones to mark start INSTRUCTIONS PHASE 1 Keeper starts out with no ball Keeper starts out on their knees Keeper takes forward step with knee to collapse dive - alternating sides (about 5 each side - 10 total) PHASE II Same as above except starting from standing position PHASE III Keeper returns to kneeling position This time, coach holds two soccer balls - each arm extended Keeper collapse dives and grabs ball from hand - alternating sides PHASE IV Same as above except starting from standing position PHASE V Same as above - service from coach is out wide to have keeper perform a power dive
Proper diving form Proper landing form Forward progression Speed Technique
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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