U13-U15

Goalkeeper Academy: Comprehensive Methodology for High Cross Catching Technique

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

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• #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

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• #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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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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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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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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• #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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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Defending the goal or Dealing with the aerial balls

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• #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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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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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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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

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• #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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#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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PUSH OFF On the voice signal

• #DIVING SAVES

A very effective exercise for developing explosiveness and reaction.

Development of power, explosiveness and reaction 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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FREE DRILL: Developing the diving technique

• #DIVING SAVES
• #CATCHING STANDING

Effective drill for improving diving save technique for ground shots.

Improving diving save technique using effective training equipment.

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MARTIN RAŠKA: VIDEO Defending 2 small goals with COLLAPSE DIVE technique

• #DIVING SAVES
• #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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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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