Keeper standing dive (extended saves)
Keepers progress from kneeling to standing dives to save shots towards the corners. Teaches the power step, take-off and safe landing.
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Set-up
- Soft ground or mats if possible.
- Server 10 metres out.
Equipment: Goal, balls, soft landing area
How it works
- Start from a crouch: power step and dive to save a served ball.
- Progress to standing in the set position.
- Server aims mid-height to the corners.
Coaching points
- Step towards the ball with the near foot, then push off.
- Hands first, eyes on the ball.
- Land on your side, ball protected.
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Make it easier
- From kneeling
Make it harder
- Server strikes rather than throws
- Add a recovery save
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