Collapse Save (unopposed)
Key Objectives
Work with a goalkeeper on their diving technique in an unopposed situation
Technical/Coaching Points
Set before the shot
Nearest foot goes to the ball first to attack the ball
Hands follow the direction of the foot and go straight to the ball
Body lowers down to the ball with hands behind the ball using the side contour technique, arms extended away
Body position stays side on and not on stomach
Eyes stay focussed on the ball
Organisation
Place 2 balls either side of the goalkeeper
How to play
Goalkeeper kneels with two balls placed two yards away from them on either side
GK collapses on one ball, before returning to their knees
Goalkeeper repeats technique on the other side
Progression
If your players find this too easy or too difficult, you could progress the game in the following ways:
Roll the ball for the keeper to collapse on
Side foot the ball for the keeper to collapse on
Progress to keeper starting on feet