Shot Blocking and Balance

By Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.

Welcome to the Goalkeeping Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on footwork, shot blocking and balance.

Start with a server, with balls. near the 18 on a slight angle and a keeper in goal at the near post. There is a cone in the middle of the goal.

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The keeper starts by sliding to the cone.

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As soon as he gets to the cone, the server shoots near post.

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The keeper has to get back to make the save.

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The keeper then gets back up and quickly heads far post to make the next save.

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Do this 10 times and then switch sides.

The keeper needs to move quickly in this activity but must work hard to maintain his balance the entire time.

Have a great day!

Lawrence

By Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.

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