Organization:
Two goalkeepers, each with a ball, several yards apart. At the same time, the goalkeepers throw their ball forcefully onto the ground. The goalkeepers catch each other's ball in the air.
Goal:
Improve the ability of the goalkeeper to deal with a high ball.
Equipment:
Supply of balls.
Coaching Points:
Catching High Balls:
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Recognize the flight of the ball.
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Keep eyes on the ball.
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Hands start at the hips, move towards the ball and make the last step before the jump large.
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When the ball comes from the left, bring up right knee. When the ball comes from the right, bring up the left knee.
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Reach out for the ball and catch the ball at the highest point. Stretch out arms.
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On catch, hands behind and on side of the ball, fingertips on top of the ball.
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After the catch keep the ball above the head or bring the ball to the chest and enclose and secure it.
Communication:
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Call out 'KEEPER' when going for the cross and high ball.