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Goalkeeper Handling Warm-Up

Warm up the goalkeeper: set the feet, get the body behind the ball and take a clean catch at low, waist and high heights.

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Duration

8 min

Total drill time

Players

Recommended

Pitch

40 × 30 yd

Setup space

Level

Beginner

Skill required

Intensity

Low

Physical demand

Age band

U9-U10

Any format

Setup & instructions

A feeder or coach serves the keeper from about twelve yards, starting gently and building. Work through the heights: roll it low to either side, throw it in at waist height, then loop it high to catch at the top of the jump. The keeper sets the feet, gets the body behind the ball, catches cleanly and rolls it back. Build the pace gradually. Great alongside the outfield warm-up.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

Set position: on the toes, hands ready in front
Get the whole body behind the low ball, no gaps
Strong W-shape hands for the high catch
Catch and hug it in, don't parry what you can hold
Reset the feet after every serve

Common mistakes

Hands late, catching beside the body
Not getting down behind the low ball
Parrying balls that should be caught
Flat feet, no set position before the serve

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

Firmer, faster serves to react to
Add a step or shuffle before the catch
Serve to alternate sides for footwork

Regressions

Serve straight to the hands, no movement
Slower, higher serves with more time
Underarm rolls only to start

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