Dive Recovery Drill

Goalkeeping Drills - Diving Drills
Written by Administrator Thursday, 07 February 2008

Steps:

  1. Line up several ball in a row going across the field. The distance between the ball depends on the skill of the goalkeeper.
  2. The goalkeeper starts on one knee and dives for the first ball while the coach kicks at the ball lightly.
  3. The goalkeeper continues to dive from ball to ball trying to prevent the ball from getting kicked passed him/her.

Setup:

  • 2 players (1 Coach, 1 Goalkeeper)

Tips:

  • Watch FC Dallas GK Ray Burse in the video for proper technique.
 
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