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560 complex shooting exercises

Variations warming up goalkeepers : Players must throw in a way the goalkeeper get the opportunity to block the balls. series of all players in turn : - throw on goalkeeper's hands - left/right hand top corner - left/right shoulder height - left/right hip height - left/right knee height - left/right bounce pass - left/right bottom corners - free series Can be done with extra tasks for the players : - center shot - jump shot - center shot hip height - center shot when running With technical tasks for the players : - jump shot in 1 or 2 or 3 step rhythm. - jump off with two feet - jump off on 'wrong'leg with power training exercises : - hop on the same foot once, twice or three times before throwing (left or right foot) - hop on two feet once, twice or three times before throwing

560 complex shooting exercises

Around and on Goal!

Blue players must dribble up the pitch and around the cone before then turning sharply. Once they have turned they must then take on the defender with a feint or a dummy before finally throwing a shot at the goal.

560 complex shooting exercises

complex shooting drill

Blue players try to score a goal in cooperation with pivot white 1. They are only allowed half of the circle.Defenders :- just let it happen- half active- fully match like

560 complex shooting exercises

Cross and shoot!

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

527 crossing

Dribble and Shoot

Players take it in turns to dribble out to their cone and then shoot at goal. They must shoot in such a way that it is possible for the keeper to block the ball.

560 complex shooting exercises

goalkeeper drill

stand up - bent down and 'walk' on your hand till you are in press up position2x8x

615 goal keeper : exercises

Mini handball

Two teams, each with goalkeepers, play across a half-court sized pitch. Play with normal rules.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

Pass and Run Group Drill

Set up your players up in three equal lines. Only the player at the start of line 1 has a ball. Blue 1 passes to blue 2 who then passes the ball to blue 3 who finished the move with a shot on goal. Every player joins the back of the next line after passing the ball.

560 complex shooting exercises

shooting : backcourt player

Pass B1-B2-B3 who tries to get past defender red1.Same on the other side.

560 complex shooting exercises

Stress Test 615 goal keeper : ...

Form a queue in the corner and move towards goal, shooting at an angle. Throw balls which can be stopped by the goalkeeper. So make your players throw precisely and with not too much force.

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Courage Test 615 goal keeper :...

Form a queue 9 metres from goal and throw at goal from 6-7 metres. Throw balls which can be stopped by the goalkeeper, so make sure your players throw precisely and with not too much force. There is an extra goalkeeper in the goal facing the goal itself. He has the task to prevent balls rolling in between goalkeeper-in- action's legs.

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Long Passing - Keeper and Cent...

Simple keeper warm-up plus good for the center's throwing accuracy. Players pass the ball to the keeper who then takes one step and immediately sends the ball up court to the center. The center then catches the ball and passes it back to the player who played the original pass.

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Goalkeeper - Pass and Go 538 f...

The players pass to the goalkeeper who then plays a return pass to the player who catches the ball and runs with it to the other end of the court.   Once they reach the other end they pass to the keeper and a new pair start the drill at the opposite end.

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coordination + warming-up goal...

Players first go through the speedladder and then sprint around their group and then throw at the goal to warm up the goalkeeper. Players: give a good stoppable shot for the goalkeeper. Series of shots - on the hands
 - high
 - half high
 - knee height
 - low
 - bounce balls

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Handball: Stretch and Give - g...

Goalkeepers sit opposite each other, with legs stretched sideways. They will give the ball to each other just over their feet, both stretching down with their upper bodies as wide as possible.

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Stopping High Balls 615 goal k...

Goalkeepers start on one side of the court and move forward to the other side. While doing so, they will act as if they have to stop high balls. Aim for 8 "saves" during each run, and players should go up and down the half court twice.

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Handball: Stop and Throw a Fas...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. A player throws two balls at the goal, which the goalkeeper tries to stop. He then sprints forward, touches the ball of the blue player, who throws it high over the goalkeeper's head into the goal. When the goalkeeper has touched the ball he jogs back to save the lobbed shot before it crosses the goal line. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court.

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Kick and Touch 611 goal keeper...

Goalkeepers stand opposite each other, and one player holds the ball behind his back and suddenly shows it on either side at shoulder height. The goalkeeper in front of him reacts as quickly as possible and touches the ball with his hand and foot simultaneously.

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Bounce Warm Up 615 goal keeper...

Goalkeepers start on one side of the court and move forward to the other side. Players will make short, sideward jumps left and right while they move across the court. Drill should be done twice up and down half of the court.

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Quick goal-throwing 614 goal k...

Player 1, 2, 3 and 5 throw the ball at the goal. The Goalkeeper must catch the ball and pass as quickly as possible, taking only one step, to player 4.

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warming-up : goalkeeper warmin...

Variations warming up goalkeepers :<BR>Players must throw in a way the goalkeeper get the opportunity to block the balls.<BR> series of all players in turn :<BR>- throw on goalkeeper's hands<BR>- left/right hand top corner<BR>- left/right shoulder height<BR>- left/right hip height<BR>- left/right knee height<BR>- left/right bounce pass<BR>- left/right bottom corners<BR>- free series<BR> Can be done with extra tasks for the players :<BR>- center shot<BR>- jump shot<BR>- center shot hip height<BR>- center shot when running<BR> With technical tasks for the players :<BR>- jump shot in 1 or 2 or 3 step rythym.<BR>- jump off with tw0 feet<BR>- jump off on 'wrong'leg<BR> wth power training exercices :<BR>- hop on the same foot once, twice or three times before throwing (left or right foot)<BR>- hop on two feet once, twice or three times before throwing

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Sidestep and Hands Up 615 goal...

Goalkeepers start on one side of the court and move forward to the other side. While doing this, they make short sideways movements from left to right with their hands in the air as if ready to make a save. Players should go up and down the half court twice.

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Stop the Overhead ball and Fas...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. He sprints forward, touches the ball of the blue player, who throws it high over the goalkeeper's head into the goal. When the goalkeeper has touched the ball he goes for it and tries to get the ball before it crosses the goal line. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court.

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Stop and Throw a Fast Break 3 ...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. A player throws a ball at the goal, which the goalkeeper tries to stop. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court. Behind the goal there is the coach raising left or right arm to show which break player must run.

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Goal throws to the upfield pla...

Attacking player 1 runs with the ball to the outside of the 9m semi-circle and throws at the goal. The defender must only obstruct the shot, not make a tackle, to put the attacker under pressure. The goalkeeper must then get the ball under control and pass past the obstructing defenders to the breaking defender who has just made the run. The session then continues on the other side of the court.

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Half Hampelmann 615 goal keepe...

This technique is used to stop half high balls from short distances.

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Passing Obstruction 614 goal k...

Blue 1, 2 and 3 throw, bounce and roll the ball at goal. The keeper should react as quickly as possible to the incoming ball, gather it up and then side-step/ move forwards (only one step) in order to throw the ball up field to player 4. Player 4 must catch the ball and then return it to one of the players without a ball to restart the drill.

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Coordination 1 615 goal keeper...

Move your left arm backward. Move your right arm forward. (Or the other way around)Lift one of your feet and start hopping feet sidewards and back. (or foward and backward)

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pass keeper 538 break/snelle t...

B2 en B1 ronden af.<BR>Keeper werpt break.<BR><BR>variatie<BR>- voluit verdedigen<BR>- keeper laat scoren en pakt snel bal voor snelle middenuit<BR>

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Keeper Circuit Training 615 go...

1. 10 meter running:<br /><br />Between 2 lines spaced 10 metres apart get your keepers to run 2 sets of 6 runs.<br /><br />You can mix this up by getting players to run a mixture of -<br />Forward runs, Backward runs, Sprints, Side-steps and Crossovers<br /><br /> 2. Flexibility - Straddle stretch:<br /><br />Stand upright with arms out to the side and touch your left foot with your right hand and your right foot with your left arm. Players should keep their arms and legs straight and bend and rotate their torso to touch their feet. Repeat 10 times on both sides. <br /><br />Stand upright with arms slightly in front and out to the side. Keepers must raise their feet to try and touch their hands. Left foot to left hand and right foot to right hand. Repeat 10 times on both sides.<br /><br />3. Improving Reactions<br /><br />Player A stands behind player B who sits on the floor. Player B puts their arms out wide at shoulder height. Player A drops the ball in front of B, who must catch the ball with their legs. Repeat 10 times and then swap roles.<br /><br />Place two benches on their sides, with the top side in-court on a small playing area (approx 3-5 meters). <br /><br />A tries to score with a tennis ball by getting their balls to hit the flat side of the bench. B must try to block as many balls as possible. A throws 30 balls and then players swap roles. Which keeper has the better record?<br /><br />4. Power<br /><br />Get players to lie on the floor on their back. In this position players must sit up and touch their left foot with their right hand and then touch their right foot with their left hand. Repeat 15 times on each side.<br /><br />Squat down low and walk like a frog for 15 meters. Repeat 3 times.<br /><br />Hampelmann (jumping jacks - raise arms and legs). Try to raise the leg you jump off as high as possible. Repeat 5 times for - Hampelmann left, squat jump, Hampelmann right.

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warming-up : goalkeeper positi...

Variations warming up goalkeepers :<BR>Players must throw in a way the goalkeeper get the opportunity to block the balls.<BR> series of all players in turn :<BR>- throw on goalkeeper's hands<BR>- left/right hand top corner<BR>- left/right shoulder height<BR>- left/right hip height<BR>- left/right knee height<BR>- left/right bounce pass<BR>- left/right bottom corners<BR>- free series<BR> Can be done with extra tasks for the players :<BR>- center shot<BR>- jump shot<BR>- center shot hip height<BR>- center shot when running<BR> With technical tasks for the players :<BR>- jump shot in 1 or 2 or 3 step rythym.<BR>- jump off with tw0 feet<BR>- jump off on 'wrong'leg<BR> wth power training exercices :<BR>- hop on the same foot once, twice or three times before throwing (left or right foot)<BR>- hop on two feet once, twice or three times before throwing

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Handball: Jumping Jack - Hampl...

An example of the Hamplemann - a goal keeping technique to keep the ball out of the goal.

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Cross and shoot! 527 crossing ...

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

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goalkeeper SESSIONS
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Last Line of Defence - Goalkee...

Improve your goalkeeper's shot stopping and reactions with this great session for one of the most important players in your team!

Tactical Awareness

Sometimes individual ability isn't enough! Work on improving your side's tactical awareness to grind out those victories!

Fast Breaks Leading with your Goalkeeper

Never underestimate the power of a goalkeeper. Coach fast breaks starting from the back, leading from your goalkeeper.

Fast break - Goalkeepers are your deepest attackers

Attack from the back! In this plan we look at how your keeper can start the attacking fast break by playing the early ball!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 3

How well can your players shoot when put under pressure? Find out in this Match-like shooting session!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 2

How do your players cope when the opposition are in their face? Find out with this playing in congested space skills session

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 1

Help players breakthrough solid defences by switching the ball at speed, stretching the back line and creating space to shoot.

Goalkeeper Training - Fitness Work

During training, goalkeepers can often be forgotten and are given little technical work or coaching. This session focuses solely on the goalkeepers, working their fitness and giving technical pointers so that they?re ready to save the team when it comes to it!

Fast Throw-off After Conceding a Goal

Catch your opponents out, make the most of your throw-offs, and quickly get back into the game after conceding!

Work the Fast Break - Goalkeeper says Go!

Work from back to front and use your keeper to launch the fast break from the back! Seamlessly turning Defence into Attack!

Perfecting the Center Shot when Running

Use this session to get your players shooting at full speed and making snap decisions so that they can catch the opposition's defenders and keeper napping!
goalkeeper ANSWERS
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Hello can you give me some advice for handball goalkeeper?

Hello can you give me some advice for handball goalkeeper i have 17 years old and i am working so hard and i am second goalkeeper in the team give me some advice what to work and how to work because coach it is not so interesting with goalkeepers. Thank you

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Goalkeeper is blocking second goalpost and players first goalpost is that right?

I am goalkeeper and in the team we are playing the players are blocking first goalpost and i second is that right or they should block second goalpost and I first tell me please? Thanks

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how can i make goalkeeper exercises

how can i make goalkeeper exercises

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Can you tell me about goalkeeper's power?

I think that goalkeeper's power is the most important thing for good saves,so I want to know more about that .

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Some useful tips for goalkeepers?

I´ve been a goalkeeper for more than a year now, but I´m not as good as I´d like to be. Do you know som useful tips for goalkeeping? Thanks.

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goalkeepers of hand ball

Why refuse Most young to be handball goalkeepers and what is the way to remedy the situation

adnan omar nasser Coach, Syria

How to fake goalkeeper in fastbreaks and penalties?

how to fake a goalkeeper in fastbreak&penalty...??

luvableraj10gmailcom Coach, India

can score directly after goal to empty post

the situation is the goalkeeper is also playing as a field player leaving goal post empty, the team scored the goal and opponent player goalkeeper immediately pass the ball to his player standing at center,at this condition can he score directly to empty post or he must pass once to another player?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

3 second apply for goalkeeper or not

the ball is in goalkeeper's hand..is 3 seconds apply for goalkeeper or not? He is about to throw the ball but his every player has man to man check and he can't throw the ball for 3 second or more than 3 seconds. what will be the decision of Refree at that condition?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

Goalkeeper stability

How to increase the stability of goalkeeper in goal Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Ziad Mahmoud Coach, Egypt

Goalkeeper for 15 years

What is the best training for goalkeepers Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Lena Ósk Jónsdóttir Coach, England

Endruance/speed handball goalkeepers

How have you scheduled running specific for goalkeepers?Any ideas welcome.

Sissel Gulaker Coach, Norway

Goalkeeper training

I want to know some drills for 10 years goalkeeper in video Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Karim gamal Badr Coach, Egypt

defending fast breaks

hi to all, i'm searching for exercises or concepts to defend fast breaks. we have to play against a team which is very strong in running forward with more players receiving a Long pass from the goalkeeper directly.

lutz-steffen Coach, Germany

choosing the first team

i have difficulites in choosing the players in terms of having all e 6players to be able to shoot or i pick 3 complete defenders only who cannot shoot nd three attackers who shoots only

Tawanda Rimayi Coach, Zimbabwe

Can give some handball attacking set piece patterns for 3-3 formation

Can you give me some handball attacking set piece patterns (reset from the GK) for my team's 3-3 formation for 13 year old students?

Cavan Oh Yu Le Coach, England

Some useful tips for goalkeepe...

I´ve been a goalkeeper for more than a year now, but I´m not as good as I´d like to be. Do you know som useful tips for goalkeeping? Thanks.

Archived User Coach
goalkeeper COMMUNITY DRILLS
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passing and shooting drill

Goalkeeper training by rajko milosevic

warming-up goalkeepers 3

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