← back to overview
High knees + shot on goal
15 min
Soccer Exercise

High knees + shot on goal

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

Setup

Set up a pole course as shown in the diagram. The goalkeeper stands on one side of the setup; the goalkeeper coach (GC) with balls is 15 metres away on the other side.

Procedure

The goalkeeper runs over the poles using high knees. It is important that the exercise is performed cleanly -- no poles touched, short steps, narrow stance, yet maintaining high speed. When the goalkeeper comes to a stop after the last pole, a low shot from the GC comes toward the goal. Intensity: 5-7 repetitions.

Tip

- High knees: The right leg is swung upward to the maximum angle position. The left (bent) arm also moves upward. The left leg is nearly straight. The player stands on the ball of the foot. When the right ball of the foot touches the ground, the same movement follows with the left. The upper body is upright. Short ground contact time, maximum speed. - Just before the GC strikes the ball, the goalkeeper makes a small two-footed hop or a short step forward, spreads the arms to the sides, slightly bends at the knees, and stands on the balls of the feet. The feet point toward the coach and are about hip-width apart; the upper body leans slightly forward and the eyes track the ball. - The body must always be brought behind the ball during the save. - During the save, the goalkeeper must never fall backward, always forward. - Lateral offset jumps (skier jump/movement): With a slightly forward-leaning upper body, the player jumps sideways forward alternating between the right and left leg (right leg to the front right, left leg to the front left). It is important that the takeoff and landing are on the balls of the feet. The arms swing supportively. When the plant foot lands, the other leg is bent (no ground contact). The gaze is directed forward. - 5 pole(s), 5 hurdle(s), 1 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control

Condition

Condition
Strength training

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
15 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
Training Location
Pitch Indoor