Soccer Exercise
Intercepting a High Ball
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
- Training Set Progression
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players
Setup
The goalkeeper coach positions himself 12-14 metres directly in front of the goalkeeper as shown in the diagram. The balls are with the goalkeeper coach.
Procedure
The goalkeeper runs toward the goalkeeper coach and receives a high ball thrown to him. He must catch it at the highest point after a one-legged takeoff from the run. Sequence of movements: (1) Start and run toward the ball. (2) One-legged takeoff. (3) Catch the ball at the highest point with arms extended. (4) Pull the ball to the chest, landing.
Tip
- The ball should be caught at the highest point. - The arms must be extended. - The goalkeeper jumps off one leg and bends the other leg (for protection). - Pull the ball to the chest as quickly as possible. - Start on the balls of the feet. - Take short steps.
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