Goalkeeping Pro Hub

John Achterberg – My Way of Work in Liverpool FC

• #PRO LEVEL
• #WEBINAR

An exclusive look into the kitchen of one of the world's most respected goalkeeper coaches, detailing his goalkeeper development philosophy and the methods used at the highest level with Liverpool FC.

The objective of this webinar is to present a comprehensive work system that combines extreme intensity with detailed situational analysis. Participants will learn how to bridge the gap between technical preparation and the mental toughness required for top-tier professional football.

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Saladin Mustafi: Defensive Situations – Game Scanning and Shot-Stopping

• #DIVING SAVES
• #SALADIN MUSTAFI
• #CATCHING STANDING

This methodological sequence by Saladin Mustafi focuses on developing peripheral vision and optimizing defensive positioning during dynamic shooting scenarios within the penalty area.

The primary objective is practising defensive situations firstly in isolated and then in game-realistic scenarios.

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Ahmed Elnady: 1v1 Breakaways & Defending the space

• #1V1 - ATTACK
• #Ahmed Elnady
• #GAME RELATED

This elite session by Ahmed Elnady focuses on the critical zone and the "Stay or Go" decision-making process. The training combines technical space attacks with complex distribution chains and simulated sweeper-keeper scenarios.

Build absolute decisiveness when leaving the goal line and 1v1 efficiency. It focuses on reading the speed of the pass behind the defense, precise drop-step footwork, and high-quality distribution under time pressure.

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Itay Zilpa: Triangle Zone Mastery - Goal Defense, Positioning

• #DIVING SAVES
• #PRO LEVEL

This elite session by Itay Zilpa utilizes a specialized four-triangle layout to develop high-speed technical proficiency, spatial orientation, and seamless transitions between different types of saves.

The objective of this session is to refine the goalkeeper's movement efficiency and technical handling within a multi-zone environment while developing elite-level recovery speed. It focuses on the transition from handling crosses and distribution to high-intensity shot-stopping from varied angles.

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WEBINAR: B.E.S.T. Framework – A Scientific Approach to Goalkeeper Technical Progression

• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
• #WEBINAR

This educational webinar introduces the methodological pillar of our platform, focusing on applying scientifically proven motor learning principles specifically to the foundation phase of youth goalkeeper development.

The objective of this webinar is to teach coaches how to implement the B.E.S.T. framework as the primary methodological sequence when developing technical skills at the youth level. It ensures that foundational training is built on solid scientific research to respect the natural progression of a young athlete's motor development.

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Ahmed Elnady: L-Shape Mastery – Modern Complex of Crosses, Reactions, and Distribution

This dynamic drill in a specific goal configuration simulates non-linear match situations with an emphasis on the quick transition from a defensive save to offensive distribution and subsequent reaction.

The primary objective is to develop space orientation in a non-traditional setup, enhance reaction speed after ball distribution, and refine cross-catching techniques within a simulated match-like chaos.

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Goalkeeper Academy: Comprehensive Methodology for High Cross Catching Technique

• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
• #AERIAL BALLS

This methodological material is designed for coaches who require a detailed, step-by-step guide on teaching goalkeepers the technique of catching high crosses from the very basics. The entire process is built on a methodical progression from isolated positions to dynamic jumping, ensuring proper automation of movement patterns and goalkeeper safety in aerial challenges.

• Step-by-step development of catching technique at the highest point.
• Training of proper timing and estimation of the ball's flight path.
• Stabilization of the torso and chest positioning towards the ball.
• Effective takeoff mechanics with active use of the lead knee.

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D. Gallardo Rodriguez: Small Sided Games on MD-4

• #PHYSICAL TRAINING
• #1V1
• #David Gallardo Rodriguez

This session focuses on quick reactions, game reading, and coordination between goalkeepers. It combines passing, movement, and decision-making in 1v1 and small-sided situations, emphasizing precision and ball control.

• Develop quick reactions and anticipation of the ball movement
• Improve ball control during passing and finishing
• Train movement and decision-making in central and wide positions
• Strengthen focus and coordination between goalkeepers

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Justinas Gasiunas: Central attacks - Defending the space vs goal

• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #1V1
• #JUSTINAS GASIUNAS

Session focused on attacks through the central vertical where the goalkeeper must constantly decide: defend the goal line or defend the space. The exercise develops 1v1 decision-making based on distance, speed of attack, body position of the opponent and defensive pressure.

• Improve decision-making in central/wide 1v1 situations
• Recognize when to hold position vs. when to attack space
• Develop timing of approach and control of distance
• Train composure under direct central pressure

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Eden Solomon: Defensive Split – Blocking & Angle Coverage

• #PRO LEVEL
• #EDEN SOLOMON
• #GAME RELATED

This training session focuses on coordinated cooperation between the goalkeeper and defenders in shooting situations from close and medium range.

• Improve communication between the goalkeeper and the defender
• Teach players to deliberately block a designated side of the goal
• Increase the efficiency of blocking shots without unnecessary sliding
• Develop decision-making at game speed

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Jeni Dunayev: Reactive Crosses & Second Action

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

Developing explosive strength of the lower limbs (plyometrics) and dealing with crosses and second action.

• Development of explosive strength of the lower limbs (plyometrics).
• Transition from physical load to game situation.
• Practice of decision-making with a crossed ball.
• Immediate reorganization of the position after the first save.
• Quick reaction to the second shot from an angle (second action).

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Ahmed Elnady: Dealing with the attacks from the angle, cutbacks

• #GAME RELATED
• #PRO LEVEL
• #1V1
• #Ahmed Elnady

An interesting exercise that supports the decision-making process of goalkeepers and perfectly simulates a match situation.

Improving the decision-making process when dealing with the match situations from an angle.

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D. Gallardo Rodriguez: Game related training - Aerial balls, Defensive and offensive transitions

• #AERIAL BALLS
• #David Gallardo Rodriguez
• #GAME RELATED

Training, which was prepared for the UEFA GK B license exam in the Zalgiris Vilnius club by our partner D. Gallardo Rodriguez.

Training in match conditions - focused on improving the decision-making process in catching aerial balls - crosses and the transition phase to the offensive or defensive.

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Deyan Minev: Short distribution, defensive transition: L-Shape

• #DIVING SAVES
• #PRO LEVEL
• #Deyan Minev
• #GAME RELATED

Complex training focused on transition phases after a short pass - defending the goal in L-shape environment

Improving the transition phase - positioning - to defensive action - catching shots from an angle.

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Matej Milenkov: Pre-match goalkeeper training North Macedonia U21

• #GAME RELATED
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #Matej Milenkov

Goalkeeper training session of the training microcycle of the North Macedonia U21 national team - pre-match session.

Preparation for the match - cognitive exercises, improving reaction and focus of the goalkeepers

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Matej Milenkov: Attacking game of the goalkeeper

• #PRO LEVEL
• #Matej Milenkov
• #DISTRIBUTION

3rd of 4 training sessions in the Macedonian U21 training microcycle with the national team.

Improving the goalkeeper's offensive game.

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Ahmed Elnady: Space defense behind the back line vs goal defense

• #GAME RELATED
• #1V1
• #Ahmed Elnady

Training from our Egyptian ambassador in match conditions, focused on the transfer of defending space vs defending the goal

Improving tactical decision-making between defending space and defending the goal.

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Eden Solomon: Shot stopping from different angles

• #DIVING SAVES
• #EDEN SOLOMON
• #CATCHING STANDING

Full training, consisting of a warm-up and three main exercises focused on defending the goal after shots from different positions.

Improving the correct positioning before shot-stopping and defending the goal.

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Javier Pindado: First touch, short passing, gripping and diving saves

• #PRO LEVEL
• #JAVIER PINDADO
• #DISTRIBUTION

Technical training focused mainly on short distance passing and shot stopping.

Improving passing and the technique of diving and gripping.

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GUY SOLOMON: High diving saves, push, power and footwork

• #DIVING SAVES
• #GUY SOLOMON

Dynamic exercise from our new partner Guy Solomon focused on high diving balls with youth national team of Israel.

Developing the power of push and technique of high diving saves after push.

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D. Gallardo Rodriguez: Decelerations and speed control training

• #PHYSICAL TRAINING
• #David Gallardo Rodriguez

10 exercises to safely and effectively slow down movement, control the center of gravity, and prepare the body for rapid changes of direction.

This training module develops a goalkeeper’s ability to quickly and safely decelerate. Deceleration is fundamental for every change of direction, landing, shot reaction, or block.

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GOALKEEPER ACADEMY: Diving - First Skills

• #DIVING SAVES
• #DANIEL GOGA
• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

5 drills to start learning diving technique for the youngest goalkeepers!

Training the fundamentals of diving saves from the very beginning.

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Saladin Mustafi: Defensive situations, reaction, diving and leg saves

The entire training of the Macedonian participant of the UEFA Conference League focused on defensive action from a short distance.

Improving the goalkeeper's defensive action when making saves from a short distance.

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D. Gallardo Rodriguez: Speed and reaction saves on the goal-line.

• #David Gallardo Rodriguez
• #COGNITIVE TRAINING

Goalkeeper training from our new partner from Andorra - focused on reaction and speed.

Development of speed and reaction.

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MATEJ MILENKOV: Full training microcycle of North Macedonia U21

4 full training sessions from Matej Milenkov during the national break with North Macedonia U21 team.

Preparation of the goalkeepers of the national team for the qualification game against Armenia in 4 training sessions.

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DRAGIN BAJIC: Crosses, shot stopping, 1v1 and space defense

• #AERIAL BALLS
• #DRAGAN BAJIC
• #1V1

The full training session focuses on defending the goal, space, and also on aerial balls.

Improving the decision-making process in situations after aerial balls.

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JUSTINAS GASIUNAS: Defending the space vs defending the goal from central & wide areas

• #PRO LEVEL
• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #JUSTINAS GASIUNAS

A complex exercise focused on the goalkeeper's decision-making process, which is very effective mainly due to the various conditions that occur in the exercise

Improving the decision-making process in terms of defending the goal vs. defending the space.

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JENI DUNAYEV: Defending the goal, push off & diving saves

• #DIVING SAVES
• #PRO LEVEL
• #JENI DUNAYEV

Full goalkeeper training from professional coach Jeni Dunayev focused on the development of the explosive power and diving

Developing explosive power and improving the technique of diving saves in game conditions

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DEYAN MINEV: Defending the goal and dealing with the aerial balls

• #DIVING SAVES
• #PRO LEVEL
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #Deyan Minev
• #GAME RELATED

Full goalkeeping training focused on diving saves and aerial balls in perfect sequence.

Development of the skills of diving saves, positioning and aerial balls in gradual progressive training.

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PAVOL HRNCIARIK: Power, explosiveness, diving and reaction saves

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

An exercise that goalkeepers in the top tier team - DAC practice to develop power together with diving and reaction.

Development of diving power and improvement of the diving and reaction.

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EDEN SOLOMON: Rondo 3v1 and short distance cognitive distribution

• #COGNITIVE TRAINING
• #EDEN SOLOMON
• #DISTRIBUTION

Distribution exercises focused on the goalkeeper's passing activity, which will force the goalkeeper to "be online" on the field.

Improving passing and "head" work before passing - cognitive elements.

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JUSTINAS GASIUNAS: Wholistic defending the goal in L-shape goal environment

• #PRO LEVEL
• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #JUSTINAS GASIUNAS

An effective exercise in which we involve multiple goalkeepers and perfectly simulate match situations in goalkeeper training.

Simulating match "difficult" conditions in the training process in the form of a "live" small sided game.

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4 Exercises How to practice footwork

Another part of the Goalkeeper Academy, this time focused on the goalkeeper's movement in the goal

Improving the goalkeeper's movement in the goal in various ways.

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BARTOSZ GROSZAK: Distribution, Defending the goal

• #PRO LEVEL
• #BARTOSZ GROSZAK
• #GAME RELATED

Effective game exercise, where we combine the distribution with the transfer to the defensive action.

Improving the goalkeeper's defensive action in match situations/conditions.

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MATEUSZ GWIZD: Aerial balls, goal vs space defense

• #GAME RELATED
• #COGNITIVE TRAINING
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #Mateusz Gwizd
• #DIVING SAVES
• #CATCHING STANDING

Full training from our partner Mateusz Gwizd, focused on aerial balls and defending the goal.

In the first part, we will warm up and stimulate the nervous system using swivel vision.

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Reaction, Defending the goal from the short distance

• #GAME RELATED
• #COGNITIVE TRAINING
• #PAVOL HRNCIARIK

Game related exercise focused on reaction and defending the goal from a short distance.

Development of the goalkeeper's reaction skills in situations from a short distance.

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Build Up - Goal Kick, Short distance distribution

• #WEBINAR
• #STEN-MARTEN VAHI
• #DISTRIBUTION

Webinar from our partner Sten-Marten, in which he shows us an inspiring way to train the build up.

Effective practice of a goal kick under pressure from the opponent.

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Distribution, Shot stopping from the angle

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #DIVING SAVES
• #CATCHING STANDING
• #DISTRIBUTION

A simple and effective exercise involving three goalkeepers.

Improving passing and dealing with the shots from an angle

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FULL TRAINING: Preseason defensive training session

• #DIVING SAVES
• #PRO LEVEL
• #PHYSICAL TRAINING
• #SALADIN MUSTAFI
• #CATCHING STANDING

Pre-season training of goalkeepers at KF Shkendija club by partner Saladin Mustafi

Increase fitness, explosiveness, reaction time and practice basic defensive habits of the goalkeeper.

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COMPLETE GOALKEEPER PATHWAY: From foundation to professional

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #WEBINAR
• #MIGUEL MENEZES

A 20+ minute webinar from our partner Miguel, describing the Portuguese school and the stages of goalkeeper development throughout their career.

Understanding the stages of goalkeeper development from the youngest age to the professional!

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Offensive session, aerial balls with offensive transitions

• #PRO LEVEL
• #SALADIN MUSTAFI
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #DISTRIBUTION

A training session from our partner Saladin, which focuses on aerial balls and distribution.

Improving the catching of aerial balls and passing over long distances.

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Distribution - Integration of goalkeepers into the team training

• #JENI DUNAYEV
• #DISTRIBUTION

Passing drill from Hapoel Tel Aviv by our partner Jeni Dunayev, which you can practice as a goalkeeper coach in team training

Improving cooperation between goalkeeper and players in team training

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Technical training - Diving, Gripping, Distribution

• #DIVING SAVES
• #DISTRIBUTION
• #JAVIER PINDADO
• #CATCHING STANDING

Individual training by Javier Pindado focused on comprehensive goalkeeper individual training.

Comprehensive individual goalkeeper training in several variations of the Spanish Goalkeeping School exercises.

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Blocking shots - Cooperation with defenders

• #PRO LEVEL
• #U13-U15
• #U16-U19
• #GAME SITUATIONS
• #EDEN SOLOMON

Eden Solomon and his method for practicing covering angles and blocking shots in goalkeeper training in cooperation with players.

Practice of cooperation between defenders and goalkeeper for blocking shots and covering angles so that we can most effectively prevent conceding goals.

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WEBINAR: How to set up 1v1 training session - Portugal Goalkeeping School!

• #1V1
• #WEBINAR
• #MIGUEL MENEZES

A great informative webinar from our Portuguese partner Miguel Menezes, where you will get inspiration for your 1v1 training.

Lots of tips on how to set up a goalkeeping training session in 1v1 situations.

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Crosses from inside the box with 3 goals

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

An ecological exercise where we can make the most of the time of goalkeeping training.

Improving the decision-making process in game situations and developing reaction skills.

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Inside goalkeeper training - Korona Kielce

• #PRO LEVEL
• #AERIAL BALLS
• #1V1
• #Mateusz Gwizd
• #GAME RELATED

Exclusive content for Goalkeeping Pro Hub members from our partner Mateusz.

The entire training is focused on 1v1 situations and defending space - aerial balls.

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Cooperation between goalkeeper and defenders

• #PRO LEVEL
• #EDEN SOLOMON
• #GAME RELATED

Nowadays, a popular topic and we bring you an idea of ​​how to practice the drill in the training process.

Practicing a cooperation in the team's defensive activities between individuals - the goalkeeper and the defenders.

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GOALKEEPER ACADEMY: 1v1, Long Block

• #1V1
• #DANIEL GOGA
• #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

Another part of the goalkeeper academy, which we prepared in cooperation with the talented coach of the Senec GK Academy - Daniel Goga

Practice of the "long block" technique, which we use in a 1v1 situations in 4 easy steps.

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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?

• #ALL AGE GROUPS
• #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

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• #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

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• #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

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• #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

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• #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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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• #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

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• #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

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• #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

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• #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

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• #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

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• #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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