U16-U19

David Gallardo Rodriguez: Integrating Goalkeepers into Small Sided Games

David Gallardo Rodriguez: Integrating Goalkeepers into Small Sided Games

  • #DISTRIBUTION

This session focuses on attacking buildup and the gradual progression of play starting directly from the goal.

To refine progressive distribution and ensure the goalkeeper acts as a primary playmaker during the initial phases of build up.

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Theoretical Report: Goalkeeper Distribution Spatial Framework

Theoretical Report: Goalkeeper Distribution Spatial Framework

  • #METHODOLOGY

This framework establishes a standardized spatial language for elite distribution, categorized into five tactical corridors.

To redefine the goalkeeper as the primary playmaker who utilizes pitch zones to clinically manipulate the opponent's defensive geometry.

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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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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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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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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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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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Matej Milenkov: Attacking game of the goalkeeper

Matej Milenkov: Attacking game of the goalkeeper

  • #PRO LEVEL
  • #Matej Milenkov
  • #DISTRIBUTION

3rd of 4 training sessions in the Macedonian U21 training microcycle with the national team.

Improving the goalkeeper's offensive game.

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

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

  • #PRO LEVEL
  • #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

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

D. Gallardo Rodriguez: Decelerations and speed control training

  • #PHYSICAL TRAINING
  • #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.

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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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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EDEN SOLOMON: Rondo 3v1 and short distance cognitive distribution

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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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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4 Exercises How to practice footwork

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

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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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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Build Up - Goal Kick, Short distance distribution

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

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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Offensive session, aerial balls with offensive transitions

Offensive session, aerial balls with offensive transitions

  • #PRO LEVEL
  • #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

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

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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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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GOALKEEPER ACADEMY: 1v1, Long Block

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

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

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: Space defense after the cut-backs

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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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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1V1 - Technical drill

1V1 - Technical drill

  • #U13-U15
  • #U16-U19
  • #1V1
  • #BARTOSZ GROSZAK

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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Sweeper Keeper - Defending the space behind the line

Sweeper Keeper - Defending the space behind the line

  • #GAME RELATED
  • #PRO LEVEL
  • #GAME SITUATIONS
  • #DRAGAN BAJIC

Modern trend - sweeper keeper and a simple exercise, how to practice it in training.

How to safely defense the space behind the defensive four?

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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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Quick diving on the soft pad

Quick diving on the soft pad

  • #DIVING SAVES
  • #PRO LEVEL
  • #PAVOL HRNCIARIK

A drill focused on situational diving saves in the preparation period.

Diving saves practice in various situations on a soft pad.

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Aerial Balls Warm Up in fours

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

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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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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MARTIN RASKA: Reaction - Limited Vision

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

MARTIN RAŠKA: Warm-Up in the square

  • #ALL AGE GROUPS
  • #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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DRAGAN BAJIC: 1v1, Reaction after aerial balls

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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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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Power, explosiveness and high diving saves

Power, explosiveness and high diving saves

  • #DIVING SAVES

Individual exercise aimed at developing rebound strength, explosiveness and high diving saves

Developing rebound strength (power) and explosiveness

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PUSH OFF On the voice signal

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

Goalkeeper Academy - PUSH OFF #3: Push Dive

  • #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

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

Goalkeeper Academy - PUSH OFF #2: Methodological work

  • #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

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

Goalkeeper Academy - PUSH OFF #1

  • #GOALKEEPER ACADEMY

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

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 1V1: Block vs Attack

SITUATIONAL 1V1: Block vs Attack

  • #1V1 - ATTACK
  • #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

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

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

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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