Soccer Exercise
Catching a high ball.
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
- Training Set Progression
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players
Setup
The goalkeeper coach positions himself according to the diagram 12-14 Meters in front of the goalkeeper. The balls are with the coach.
Procedure
: The goalkeeper runs to the coach and catches a ball thrown high. He must catch this at its highest point following a one legged jump from a running position. Order of movements: (1) Set-off and run towards the ball (2) One legged jump (3) Catch the ball at its highest point with stretched out arms (4) Pull the ball towards the chest, land
Tip
- The ball should be caught at its highest point.\n- The arms have to be stretched out.\n- The goalkeeper jumps off one leg and bends the other (for protection).\n- Pull the ball to the chest as fast as possible.\n- Launch off the balls of the feet.\n- Take short steps.\n
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Ball control
Condition
- Condition
- Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Strength training
Co-ordination
- Co-Ordination
- Quick anticipation Flexibility Quick processing
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19
- Duration
- 10 min
- Training Set
- Progression
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5 players
- Form of Training
- Individual training Group training
- Position training
- Goalkeeper training
- Exercise level
- Easy Intermediate Difficult
- Spatial Behavior
- Penalty box
- Training Location
- Indoor Pitch