GK Shot-Stopping Reactions

Develop reaction speed, diving technique and the recovery to make a strong second save.

Keeper in goal with two servers and a big supply of balls for rapid, varied shots.

1. Server 1 shoots; the keeper makes the save and recovers to their feet fast.
2. Server 2 immediately shoots to the opposite side for the second save.
3. Vary the height, side and pace; keep the tempo high in short bursts.
4. Work in sets of 6–8 shots, then rest.

• Set before every shot — still feet at the moment of the strike.
• Dive through the line of the ball, top hand strong.
• Recover quickly to a balanced position for the next one.
• Parry wide and away from danger when you can't catch.

• The keeper guesses early and dives before the shot — react to the strike, not the run-up.
• Recovery between saves is slow and the second shot scores — save, recover feet, set again.
• Parries go back into the danger zone — turn rebounds wide, never central.

• Add deflections (a mannequin to flick the ball).
• Shorter recovery time between shots.
• Add a follow-up rebound.

• Single shots with full reset.
• Softer serves.
• Telegraph the side to build technique.

• Must regain feet between the two shots.