Reaction

David Gallardo Rodriguez: Reaction Saves from Close Range Distance

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• #1V1
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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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Ahmed Elnady: 1v1 Breakaways & Defending the space

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• #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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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

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

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• #PRO LEVEL
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• #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

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• #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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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.

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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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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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PAVOL HRNCIARIK: Power, explosiveness, diving and reaction saves

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• #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

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• #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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Reaction, Defending the goal from the short distance

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• #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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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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Blocking shots - Cooperation with defenders

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• #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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Crosses from inside the box with 3 goals

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• #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

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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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Dealing with 1v1 situations

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• #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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Defending the goal or Dealing with the aerial balls

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

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

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• #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 after different scenarios

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• #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

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• #ALL AGE GROUPS

Reaction exercise, diving saves with limited vision.

Improving reaction skills

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SJOERD WOUDENBERG: Live exercise, Game Related on 3 goals

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• #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

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

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• #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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