Rebound Rescue

Objective

• -React to second balls quickly
• -Follow the first save with a second action
• -Start a quick attack after the save

Setup

1. 1Set a goal with a rebound zone 6 yards out.
2. 2Place two mini goals or cone targets either side of midfield space.
3. 3One goalkeeper starts in goal and two attackers stand ready.

How to play

1. 1The coach shoots or serves for a first save.
2. 2A second ball or rebound is then played into the area straight away.
3. 3The goalkeeper must recover, make the second save or collect the loose ball.
4. 4Once secure, the keeper distributes to one of the mini goals or a target player.
5. 5Switch roles after a few attempts.

Progressions

• +Set Position Check: serve early to shorten the set time
• +Blind Serve: add a deflection off a mannequin
• +Distribution Exit: coach calls the target after the save
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Set Position Check: announce the serve so the keeper can prepare
• -Blind Serve: serve slower and from further out
• -Distribution Exit: one fixed target every time
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Set Position Check — The keeper must be fully set — feet split, hands ready — before every strike.
• -Blind Serve — The keeper starts facing away or with a screen blocking sight of the strike.
• -Distribution Exit — Every save or catch must be followed by a chosen distribution: throw, side-volley or pass to a full-back.
• -Handling Volume — Ten unbroken repetitions per set with clean handling — a drop means the set restarts.
• -1v1 Situation — A live attacker runs onto the ball, so the keeper must decide to close, hold or spread.
• -Cross Claiming — Serves come as crosses from both sides with a passive attacker in the six yard box.
• -Fatigue Finish — Finish each set with three saves in ten seconds to work handling under fatigue.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Stopping after the first save
• -Reacting too slowly to loose balls
• -Forcing a risky restart