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Keeper collapse saves (low balls)

Low shots just to the side of the keeper, who collapses sideways to save. The most common save in youth football, and safer than diving.

U8 to adultAges
1 to 4 keepers plus a serverPlayers
Goal areaArea
10 minsTime

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Set-up

  • Keeper set in the middle of the goal.
  • Server 8 to 10 metres out.

Equipment: Goal, balls

How it works

  1. Server side-foots low balls a metre or two to either side.
  2. Keeper collapses sideways, hands leading, and holds the ball.
  3. Sets of 6, alternating sides.

Coaching points

  • Collapse the leg nearest the ball, don't dive up and over.
  • Hands behind and on top of the ball.
  • Land on your side, not your elbow or front.

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Make it easier

  • Rolled balls

Make it harder

  • Faster shots
  • Get up and save a second ball

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