Aerial balls

Ahmed Elnady: Crosses & Game Related 1v1 Decision making in Penalty area

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• #AERIAL BALLS
• #1V1
• #Ahmed Elnady

Full training by Ahmed Elnady combines cognitive activation with technical precision in 1v1 situations and aerial balls.

To develop hand-eye coordination, improve aerial balls technique, and streamline the decision-making process in dynamic game situations in penalty area.

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Ahmed Elnady: 1v1 Breakaways & Defending the space

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• #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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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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Jeni Dunayev: Reactive Crosses & Second Action

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• #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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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: 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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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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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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Offensive session, aerial balls with offensive transitions

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• #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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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