Defending the goal

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

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

  • #GAME RELATED
  • #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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Eden Solomon: 1v1 Cognitive Drill & Close-Range Reaction

Eden Solomon: 1v1 Cognitive Drill & Close-Range Reaction

  • #1V1
  • #EDEN SOLOMON
  • #COGNITIVE TRAINING

This elite session by Eden Solomon focuses on developing reaction speed and spatial orientation through cognitive activation in a simulated 1v1 match environment.

To optimize the decision-making process, improve cognitive processing under pressure, and enhance reaction speed during 1v1 situations

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David Gallardo Rodriguez: Reaction Saves from Close Range Distance

David Gallardo Rodriguez: Reaction Saves from Close Range Distance

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

This elite session by David Gallardo Rodriguez focuses on developing reaction speed and spatial orientation through cognitive activation in a simulated L-shape match environment.

To optimize the decision-making process during close-range shooting, improve footwork while backing up, and enhance the ability to react to a second action in the goal-space

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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BARTOSZ GROSZAK: Distribution, Defending the goal

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

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

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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Distribution, Shot stopping from the angle

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

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

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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Blocking shots - Cooperation with defenders

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!

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

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

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

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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DECISION MAKING: Goal vs Space Defense

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

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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Dealing with 1v1 situations

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

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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FULL TRAINING: Competitive training with 2 goalkeepers

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: Defensive situations with reaction - Using the Dive Sweep

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

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

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

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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Game situations from the angle

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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JENI DUNAYEV: Defending the goal vs Defending the space

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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Aerial balls - defensive transition

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

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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Aerial Balls - Defending the goal

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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PAVOL HRNCIARIK: Aerobic Capacity GK Training

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

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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SJOERD WOUDENBERG: Live exercise, Game Related on 3 goals

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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SALADIN MUSTAFI: Collapse dive, 1v1 techniques

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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BARTOSZ GROSZAK: Game related, Situational 3v2

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 defending the goal from the angle shots

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

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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