Goalkeeping - reaction shots challenge
The goalkeeper stays set and reacts quickly to close-range shots, using sharp hands and fast body movement. Use this as a reaction challenge after warm-up, footwork, and basic save technique.
Equipment
FootballGoal
Coaching points
- Stay light and balanced before the shot
- Keep hands in front of the body
- React to the ball path quickly
- Use strong wrists on contact
- Reset quickly after every save
Common mistakes
- Dropping hands too low before the shot
- Guessing before the ball is struck
- Slow reset after each save
- Pushing the ball back into danger
Action video
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Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
40 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 2 sets
Touches
10
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