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Football: Dive and Recover

Very good interactive coaching drills.

Matt

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Starting on the middle cone the keeper moves out to their right to catch the first feed.

After getting back to their feet and rolling the ball back out they side-step back towards the middle cone, ready to dive and catch the next rolled ball from the second feeder.

COACHING POINTS

Not only is this drill about accurate diving from the keeper, it also works on speed and stamina.

Keeper should move quickly to smother the ball whilst also get back up to their feet fast, so that they're in position to stop a second or third shot on goal.

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Dive development - Roll and Catch:

Players start on their knees and roll down to their left or right depending on the feed to catch the ball.

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Catching Slalom:

Working in twos, with one ball, the keeper must catch the feed into their stomach, throw it back and then backtrack around each pole.

After they've run around the pole, taking small and speedy steps they move out ready to take the next feed.

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Calling Turns:

Players carry out the commands from the coach. The commands are as follows:

Turn
Dive left
Dive right

They must react as quickly as possible.

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Fast - get back on your line!:

Players sprint around discs to get into position. One is a goalkeeper and one is an outfield player who is to shoot.

Red player rolls a ball down between the discs when players have begun to run.

Swap lines after one repetition.

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