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Crosses from the sideline
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Crosses from the sideline

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players

Setup

The goalkeeper stands in the middle of the goal. The goalkeeper trainer (GC) stands about 25 meters away to the side of the goal in line with the 6 yard box with the balls

Procedure

The GC crosses a high ball in the direction of the 6 yard box. The goalkeeper tries to catch the cross at the highest point he can Intensity: 8-10 crosses, then change sides Equipment: 1 field goal

Tip

1 full-court goal(s), - The goalkeeper pushes off the leg furthest from the ball and pulls the other leg up near his body.\nThe ball should be caught at the highest point possible\n- Arms must be stretched out\n- Goalkeeper pushes off the ground with one left and bends the other leg \n- Bring the ball close to the chest as quickly as possible\n- Start by standing on the balls of your feet\n- Take small steps\n- The goalkeeper stands centrally, 1-2 meters from the goal and facing the ball \n- Legs remain parallel to each other and knees should be bent slightly. Upper-body should be bent slightly forward, arms remain at your sides and elbows slightly bent (stand like a cowboy who

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Goalkeeping techniques

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement off the ball Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Flexibility Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players
Goalkeeper
3+ goalies
Form of Training
Individual training Group training
Position training
Goalkeeper training
Exercise level
Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location
Pitch Indoor