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Soccer: The Kneeling Block

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Pair goalkeepers up with server
GK on knees, Server plays ball out to side of GK
GK sticks leg out to block with feet

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Arms in standard set position to start then spread as the shot is about to be taken
Weight and head forward and try and stay upright rather than leaning to one side
Leg nearest the ball unfolds and stretches to make save
Try and get leg as low as possible the hamstring as close to the playing surface

COACHING POINTS

Make sure the goalkeeper is looking at the ball
Goalkeepers need to be aware that if they are looking at the ball they can use their hands to protect the face from ball or player coming in
Is the goalkeeper as 'long' as they can possibly get
The leg should be at 180' from opposite hand and not trailing or in front of body

PROGRESSION

Change angle of approach
Goalkeeper to jump out of kneeling position before making the save.

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