Goalkeeping – skater steps
The goalkeeper pushes side to side with skater steps, improving lateral power, balance, and goalkeeper movement control.
Equipment
Cones
Coaching points
- Push powerfully from the outside foot
- Land softly with knee bent
- Keep the body low and balanced
- Control each landing before pushing again
- Keep eyes forward
Common mistakes
- Landing with straight legs
- Jumping too high instead of across
- Losing balance after each push
- Dropping the head during movement
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
40 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 2 sets
Touches
10
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