Goalkeeping – diving save
The goalkeeper pushes off the outside foot, dives toward the ball, and extends the hands to make a controlled save.
Equipment
FootballGoal
Coaching points
- Set feet before pushing off
- Drive from the outside leg
- Lead with hands toward the ball
- Keep eyes on the ball through contact
- Land safely on the side of the body
Common mistakes
- Falling instead of pushing into the dive
- Reaching late with the hands
- Landing flat or heavily
- Taking eyes off the ball before contact
Action video
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Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
8 × 2 sets
Touches
8
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