Goalkeeper Low Diving Saves

Objective

• -Dive safely and land on the correct side
• -Get the bottom hand behind the ball
• -Recover to the feet immediately after the save

Setup

1. 1Two cones three yards apart as a mini goal.
2. 2Keeper kneeling or standing in the middle.
3. 3Server two yards in front with a ball.

How to play

1. 1Start from the knees rolling the ball wide for a collapse save.
2. 2Progress to a standing set position and a firm roll.
3. 3Six saves each side then swap keepers.

Progressions

• +Server strikes rather than rolls
• +Add a second ball for a quick double save

Regressions

• -Work from the knees on a soft surface
• -Reduce the distance to the server

Variations

• -Save then throw the ball back for distribution
• -Mini goal duel between two keepers

Common mistakes

• -Landing on the elbow
• -Reaching with the top hand only
• -Turning the head away from the shot