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DECISION MAKING: Goal vs Space Defense

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #GAME RELATED
• #DISTRIBUTION

Great exercise that requires only two goalkeepers and allows you to simulate a perfect game-related situation.

Improving passing and decision-making in game-related situations.

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Dealing with the wide attacks

• #GAME RELATED
• #PRO LEVEL
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #JUSTINAS GASIUNAS

Full training session of our partner Justinas, which is built on the principles of the most modern goalkeeping school.

Dealing with the situations after attacks from the wide vertical in live conditions.

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Individual intention build up #1

• #DISTRIBUTION
• #JUN GUANG YEO

There are activities that a goalkeeper must perform before he even gets to the pass. In this series of posts, we will show you them in detail.

How to effectively participate in a pass like the professional goalkeepers do?

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Dealing with 1v1 situations

• #PRO LEVEL
• #U16-U19
• #1V1
• #EDEN SOLOMON
• #GAME RELATED

Game related, decision-making and many 1v1 situations by exercise from Eden Solomon

1v1 situations where we have to demand a decision-making process from the goalkeepers.

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3 Technical actions of the goalkeeper

• #DIVING SAVES
• #JAVIER PINDADO

Technical exercise that can be used both in the preparatory and main part of the goalkeeper's technical training

Improving the technique of diving saves and the goalkeeper's movement in the goal.

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How to set up the principles of the training session correctly?

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• #METHODOLOGY

A quick, concise guide that will lead us to change our thinking about goalkeeper training from "old" to "modern".

How to change your goalkeeper training by setting the right principles?

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FULL TRAINING: Competitive training with 2 goalkeepers

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #GAME RELATED
• #DISTRIBUTION
• #TRANSFER FROM DEFENCE TO ATTACK

Watch the entire goalkeeping training focused on distribution and match situations from the warm-up to the main part of the session.

An effective training where both goalkeepers are involved - whether in the defensive or offensive phase of the game.

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FULL TRAINING: Space defense after the cut-backs

• #PRO LEVEL
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #GAME SITUATIONS

FULL training of the Macedonian national team under 21 from our partner - Matej Milenkov

To prepare goalkeepers for situations arising after cut-backs from the wide space.

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WEBINAR: Full training session based on analysis of the opponent team

• #MANTAS TAMULIONIS
• #WEBINAR

Webinar from our ambassador from Lithuania - Mantas Tamulionis, in which he explains to our members how he composes a goalkeeper training according to the opponent's tactics.

A dynamic, wholistic goalkeeper training, the aim of which is to prepare goalkeepers for potential threats in the match.

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FULL TRAINING: Defensive situations with reaction - Using the Dive Sweep

• #COLLAPSE DIVE
• #PRO LEVEL
• #SALADIN MUSTAFI

In collaboration with Saladin Mustafi, we bring you a complete goalkeeper training, which consists of 4 exercises and their other variations.

Dealing with the defensive reaction situations using the Dive Sweep technique.

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Competitive S-S-G, 1+1 vs 1+1

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #GAME RELATED

A fun game form of training, in which we can easily create the game-related scenarios.

Creating different game situations for the development of the goalkeepers' decision-making process - in real, match conditions.

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Defending the goal or Dealing with the aerial balls

• #U13-U15
• #U16-U19
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #COGNITIVE TRAINING
• #COGNITIVE TRAINING

Goalkeeper decision-making based on the situation is a very effective way to create training exercises.

Developing the goalkeeper's independent decision-making in game situations.

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1V1 - Small Sided Game

• #U13-U15
• #U16-U19
• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #1V1
• #BARTOSZ GROSZAK
• #GAME RELATED
• #GAME RELATED

Small forms of games are very popular among professional coaches. Take a look and try to think - why?

Improving the decision-making process in a "small" game focused on reaction and 1v1.

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1V1 - Technical drill

• #U13-U15
• #U16-U19
• #1V1
• #BARTOSZ GROSZAK

Introductory exercise in the 1v1 block training, from our partner Bartosz Groszak.

1v1 block technique practice after explosiveness and gripping exercises.

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WARM UP: Diving saves, 5 goalkeepers involved

• #DIVING SAVES
• #PRO LEVEL
• #PAVOL HRNCIARIK

An interesting concept for preparing a warm-up where 5 goalkeepers will be involved at once.

A warm-up focused on diving saves.

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Sweeper Keeper - Defending the space behind the line

• #GAME RELATED
• #PRO LEVEL
• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #DRAGAN BAJIC

Modern trend - sweeper keeper and a simple exercise, how to practice it in training.

How to safely defense the space behind the defensive four?

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Game situations from the angle

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #BEKİR ÖZTÜRK

A simple exercise in which we can simulate a perfect game situation

The aim of the exercise is to simulate match situations and improve the goalkeeper's decision-making in the defensive situations from the angle.

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Quick diving on the soft pad

• #DIVING SAVES
• #PRO LEVEL
• #PAVOL HRNCIARIK

A drill focused on situational diving saves in the preparation period.

Diving saves practice in various situations on a soft pad.

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THE GAME OF THE GOALKEEPER #1: First touch, distribution

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #KUSHTRIM VOKA
• #GAME RELATED
• #DISTRIBUTION

The "goalkeeper's game" series begins with the first part, in which we will focus on the offensive part of the goalkeeper's game.

The correct pass is preceded by the first touch. This is what we will focus on in the first part of the "goalkeeper's game" series.

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JENI DUNAYEV: Defending the goal vs Defending the space

• #PRO LEVEL
• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #JENI DUNAYEV
• #GAME RELATED

Game related, decision-making, effective transfer from training to match.

Development of tactical skills in match situations.

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DIVING BASICS: Fun with the cones with the ball!

• #DIVING SAVES
• #BASICS
• #U10-U12
• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
• #U7-U9

Another effective exercise that is the progression of the previous exercise, but in this exercise we will use a ball.

Practicing the correct technique - diving - with the ball.

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DIVING BASICS: Fun with the cones

A simple, fun and effective exercise that can be used in the first part of goalkeeping training focused on diving.

Practicing the correct technique of diving saves.

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Aerial balls - defensive transition

• #U13-U15
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #GAME RELATED

A complex exercise, game-related, where the goalkeepers have to switch from offensive to defensive after losing the ball.

Practice catching aerial balls and then defending the goal.

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Diving saves after movements with lights

• #GAME RELATED
• #DIVING SAVES
• #PRO LEVEL
• #PAVOL HRNCIARIK

Practice of movements that often occur in a match

Development of reaction skills and acceleration in the goal.

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Gripping after quick feet with lights

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #PAVOL HRNCIARIK
• #CATCHING STANDING
• #COGNITIVE TRAINING

An exercise in which our partner Pavol Hrnciarik used the modern elements - LED lights Blaze Pods

Development of speed, coordination and catching balls while standing - development of reaction skills of the legs and footwork.

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Diving saves after backing up

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #SALADIN MUSTAFI
• #DIVING SAVES

Effective exercise by Saladin Mustafi from the Macedonian club KF Shkendija.

Improve the technique diving saves after backing up back to the goal.

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The best environment for the development of young goalkeepers.

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #MENTAL COACHING

Why is the "BALANCE MODEL" so important? You will understand after reading this topic.

Keep the 4 aspects of balance model in harmony is the key success for developing young goalkeepers!

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Aerial Balls - Defending the goal

• #TRANSFER FROM DEFENCE TO ATTACK
• #U13-U15
• #U16-U19
• #DIVING SAVES

A complex exercise focused on practicing catching aerial balls and diving saves.

Practicing the technique of catching aerial balls and diving saves.

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Aerial Balls Warm Up in fours

• #Warm-up
• #ALL AGE GROUPS

The second variant as a progression of the previous exercise - a warm-up for aerial ball training.

A more contact exercise that is closer to the match conditions.

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Aerial Warm Up in fours

• #Warm-up
• #ALL AGE GROUPS

Dynamic exercise for the opening part of the training session, focused on aerial balls.

Warming up in aerial balls training

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METHODOLOGY: How to set up a GK training microcycle & macrocycle

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
• #METHODOLOGY

A great tool for setting up a training process with goalkeepers simply and effectively!

How to comprehensively prepare a goalkeeper in the long term? This great tool will help you with that.

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PAVOL HRNCIARIK: Aerobic Capacity GK Training

• #PRO LEVEL
• #PHYSICAL TRAINING
• #ALL AGE GROUPS

This exercise helps the GK handle intense situations during a match and improves his ability to react quickly and effectively.

Increasing aerobic capacity in goalkeeping training.

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JENI DUNAYEV: Defending the goal after different scenarios

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #JENI DUNAYEV
• #GAME RELATED

Fantastic, game-related exercise in variable conditions

Improve "decision-making" in an exercise very similar to a match conditions.

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MARTIN RASKA: Reaction - Limited Vision

• #DIVING SAVES
• #MARTIN RAŠKA
• #ALL AGE GROUPS

Reaction exercise, diving saves with limited vision.

Improving reaction skills

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MARTIN RAŠKA: Warm-Up in the square

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #CATCHING STANDING
• #MARTIN RAŠKA
• #Warm-up

A great inspiration on how to effectively warm up and engage 3 goalkeepers at the same time.

Warm-up and preparation for the main part of the training unit.

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SJOERD WOUDENBERG: Live exercise, Game Related on 3 goals

• #PRO LEVEL
• #GAME RELATED

A mind-blowing exercise that will definitely change your perspective on goalkeeping training.

How to get as close to the match as possible so that the drill is fun and competitive at the same time.

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DRAGAN BAJIC: 1v1, Reaction after aerial balls

• #PRO LEVEL
• #U13-U15
• #U16-U19
• #GAME RELATED

A game related exercise from our partner - Dragan Bajic.

Practice of 1v1 situations and reaction saves inside the penalty area.

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#3 DIVING BASICS - Quick Recovery

• #DIVING SAVES
• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

The third step of the goalkeeping academy - the diving basics.

Practicing the technique of diving from the knees and then from the standing position...

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#2 DIVING BASICS - Parrying with the ball

• #DIVING SAVES
• #BASICS
• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

Extremely effective tip for practicing technique - diving saves

Effective exercise for practicing correct hand position during diving saves

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#1 DIVING BASICS - From the kneeling position

• #DIVING SAVES
• #BASICS
• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

The first part of the goalkeeper academy - diving basics.

Basic technique training - diving basics.

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SALADIN MUSTAFI: Collapse dive, 1v1 techniques

• #DIVING SAVES
• #1V1 - ATTACK
• #PRO LEVEL
• #SALADIN MUSTAFI
• #COLLAPSE DIVE

Exercise from the top tier Macedonian club KF Shkendija by our partner Saladin Mustafi.

Improving reaction skills for short-distance shots and then 1v1.

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#4 How to Improve Mobility and Strengthen the Core

• #PHYSICAL TRAINING
• #ALL AGE GROUPS

4th Strength Exercise to Develop Mobility

A physical exercise for goalies to develop mobility and strength.

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#3 How to Improve Mobility and Strengthen the Core

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• #ALL AGE GROUPS

3 - More Challenging Exercise to Develop Mobility and Strength from a Kneeling Position

A physical exercise for goalies to develop mobility, balance and strengthen the core and hips.

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#2 How to Improve Mobility and Strengthen Your Core

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• #ALL AGE GROUPS

2. Exercise focused on Mobility and Strength Workout

A physical exercise for goalies focused on developing mobility and strengthening their core.

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#1 How to Improve Mobility and Strengthen the Core

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• #ALL AGE GROUPS

Specific Mobility and Strength Workout

A physical exercise for goalies to develop mobility and strengthen the core.

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All kind of movements in one exercise

• #DIVING SAVES

An exercise in which the goalkeeper simply performs all types of movements that he needs during his performance.

A comprehensive exercise of the complete musculoskeletal system that the goalkeeper will use during his performance in the match.

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Power, explosiveness and high diving saves

• #DIVING SAVES

Individual exercise aimed at developing rebound strength, explosiveness and high diving saves

Developing rebound strength (power) and explosiveness

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FC Porto: Funny warmup game

• #DIVING SAVES
• #COGNITIVE TRAINING
• #Warm-up

An ideal, dynamic warm-up before a training session focused on diving from FC Porto goalkeeping academy.

Warm up and practice in a funny-game in the initial part of the goalkeeping training focused on diving.

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TECHNICAL: Negative Step

Technical exercise focused on practicing effective technique - negative step by Pavol Hrnciarik

Negative step is a technique that is especially effective when the goalkeeper has less time to react but at the same time needs to develop sufficient rebound force to defend a potential goal.

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PUSH OFF On the voice signal

• #DIVING SAVES

A very effective exercise for developing explosiveness and reaction.

Development of power, explosiveness and reaction skills

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Handling, coordination, 1v1/reaction

• #Warm-up

Complex exercise for the first part of the training session.

Technical-coordination exercise suitable for practicing various technical skills.

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Goalkeeper Academy - PUSH OFF #3: Push Dive

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The third, final step and the finishing part of the save – Push Off!

We add a dive to the initial two steps, creating a complete save.

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Goalkeeper Academy - PUSH OFF #2: Methodological work

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Step #2, which follows the methodical work for learning the PUSH OFF technique.

Training the step-and-push-off movement – methodical work.

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Goalkeeper Academy - PUSH OFF #1

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The first step to mastering the PUSH OFF Technique in our new Goalkeeper Academy.

Improving Hand-Eye Coordination as a fundamental element of the PUSH OFF technique

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BARTOSZ GROSZAK: Game related, Situational 3v2

• #GAME RELATED

Complex training from one of the best goalkeeper coaches in Poland - competitive 3v2

Improve the decision-making process in a complex 3v2 exercise.

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SITUATIONAL 1V1: Block vs Attack

• #1V1 - ATTACK
• #GAME RELATED

Situational exercise in individual goalkeeper training focused on 1v1 situations.

Developing a decision making in 1v1 situations - individual goalkeeper training.

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Situational defending the goal from the angle shots

• #DIVING SAVES
• #GAME RELATED

Individual goalkeeper training in game related conditions.

Improving movement into the correct position in the game related conditions in individual training & defending the goal from the shots from angle.

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FREE DRILL: Developing the diving technique

• #DIVING SAVES
• #CATCHING STANDING

Effective drill for improving diving save technique for ground shots.

Improving diving save technique using effective training equipment.

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Game related warm up drill

• #Warm-up
• #DIVING SAVES
• #GAME RELATED

Methodological work, diving saves technique

Prepare for the main part of the training session

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BEKİR ÖZTÜRK: VIDEO - Couple funny game, reaction - diving - speed

• #1V1 - ATTACK
• #DIVING SAVES

Funny game by coach BEKİR ÖZTÜRK focused on speed, diving and reaction.

A complex exercise – a fun way to develop speed and reaction abilities.

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DRAGAN BAJIC: VIDEO – Situational defending the goal and defending the cross

• #DIVING SAVES
• #GAME RELATED

Training of Dragan Bajic working in the club - Maccabi Tel Aviv

Decision making, defending the goal and crosses in situational real based exercise

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MARTIN RAŠKA: VIDEO Defending 2 small goals with COLLAPSE DIVE technique

• #DIVING SAVES
• #COLLAPSE DIVE
• #MARTIN RAŠKA

Training of coach Martin Raska, who works in Danish club Kolding IF

Improving reaction skills by defending shots from short range.

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One hand parrying diving saves

How to implicitly achieve one-handed punching out? Just change one single stimulus in the training

Improve the technique of one-handed parry in the fall

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Dynamic PUSH OFF saves after "quick feet"

Catching using the bounce technique - PUSH, developing speed

Developing speed and perfecting the PUSH OFF technique

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GOALKEEPER ACADEMY: PUSH OFF

Learn perfectly the technique of PUSH OFF saves with 1. Goalkeeping academy!

Detailed description of the PUSH OFF technique - one-step bounce.

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FUNNY GAME: Playoffs - transfer from offensive to defensive activity

Competitively executed perfecting the passing game and transferring to defensive activities.

The aim of this exercise is to improve the passing game so that all goalkeepers are involved in the training. We are improving both offensive and defensive phase of goalkeeping.

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Cognitive warm-up - brain activation

Warm-up exercise for perfecting the warm-up

Activate the brain before the main part of the TJ focused on warm-up.

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Distribution - DUEL 1v1

Playing a penetrating pass into small goals

Practicing the penetrating pass.

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1v1 attacking the ball - reaction

Cognitive exercises focused on 1v1

Developing reaction speed in a one-on-one situation

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Defending the goal vs defending the space

Comprehensive exercise, 1v1 or catching on the line

Quick decision-making depending on the situation

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Match situation - catching shots from an angle

2 v 1 after a cue ball, shot from the angle

To simulate the match situation as best as possible - catching shots from an angle

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Complex warm-up - carousel

How to comprehensively warm up and prepare for the training unit in the initial part?

In a short time to warm up comprehensively before the main part of the TJ

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Constructive play under pressure

Play constructively, even when under pressure from the other team

Perfecting a short pass under pressure from an opponent

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Goalie hattrick

3 different interventions in a row

Improving diving saves and handling

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Intervention - distribution - intervention

Transfer from defensive to offensive activity in stable conditions

Perfecting offensive and defensive actions after transferring between the two.

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Catch from the cone on which you stand

Catching by using different dodges

Practice choosing the correct action before the intervention

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Warm-up - coordination

Catching standing/falling after coordination exercise

Developing motor skills - coordination and catching while standing

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Practice defending the cut-backs

Situational diving saves from different positions

Perfecting the technique of diving in situational conditions

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Distribution after an intervention with a cognitive element

Transfer from defensive to offensive activity

Quick transition from defensive to offensive activity - setting up an attack after a successful save in the goal.

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FREE: Warm-up in the triangle

4 options to prepare for the main part of TJ

Prepare for the main part of the training unit, practicing the sequence of diving save

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