Goalkeeping – sprint footwork
The goalkeeper accelerates over a short distance, then controls the body to finish in a ready position for the next action.
Equipment
Cones
Coaching points
- Explode forward with short powerful steps
- Drive arms to support acceleration
- Keep body control when slowing down
- Finish in a balanced set position
- React quickly after the sprint
Common mistakes
- Standing up too quickly during acceleration
- Taking long slow first steps
- Stopping with poor balance
- Not resetting after the sprint
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 2 sets
Touches
10
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