Set position and low dive

The keeper moves across the goal, gets set and makes a low dive from each side. Footwork, set position and the collapse dive.

Description

The keeper shuffles from a side cone to the middle cone and gets into the set position. A server shoots low to one side and the keeper makes a low dive. The keeper gets up fast for a shot from the other server.

Organisation

Full goal with three cones 1.5m off the goal line. Two servers 10 to 11m out, each with a ball pile. Three sets of five saves on each side. Progression: the keeper parries out to the side, then a server follows in for the rebound.

Coaching points

Set before the shot: feet shoulder width, weight forward, hands ready.
Step across with the near foot, then collapse down onto the side.
Hands lead to the ball and land with the side of the body, not the elbow.
Parry wide, away from the goal, or hold the ball with two hands.