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David Gallardo Rodriguez: Reaction Saves from Close Range Distance

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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

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• #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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Itay Zilpa: Triangle Zone Mastery - Goal Defense, Positioning

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• #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

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

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• #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

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• #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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Jeni Dunayev: Reactive Crosses & Second Action

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• #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

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

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• #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

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• #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

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• #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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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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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

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• #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

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

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• #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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EDEN SOLOMON: Rondo 3v1 and short distance cognitive distribution

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• #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

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• #GAME SITUATIONS
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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

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• #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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Distribution, Shot stopping from the angle

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• #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

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• #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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Technical training - Diving, Gripping, Distribution

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• #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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Inside goalkeeper training - Korona Kielce

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• #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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3 Technical actions of the goalkeeper

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• #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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1V1 - Technical drill

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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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Gripping after quick feet with lights

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• #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

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• #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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MARTIN RAŠKA: Warm-Up in the square

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• #CATCHING STANDING
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• #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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#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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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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Handling, coordination, 1v1/reaction

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Complex exercise for the first part of the training session.

Technical-coordination exercise suitable for practicing various technical skills.

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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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