Second Save Scramble

Build the habit of recovering to a set position immediately after a save, so the second shot meets a keeper who is ready, not one still on the ground.

Keeper in goal. Server A with balls at the PK spot. Server B with balls 14 yards out, level with the far post. A recovery cone 3 yards in front of the goal line on the near-post side.

1. Server A plays a low ball to the keeper's side that forces a collapse dive.
2. As the keeper hits the ground, Server B shouts 'Up!' and strikes the second ball 2 seconds later toward the opposite side.
3. The keeper must be back on their feet and set before the second shot is hit.
4. Six reps, alternating the side of the first dive. Rest 60 seconds. Three sets.
5. Score: 2 points for two saves, 1 for one save, and a bonus point if the second save is made from a set position.

• Push off the ground with the top hand and the bottom knee together.
• Feet first, then eyes: get set before you look for the shooter.
• Small steps to reposition; a big lunge gets you stuck.
• Hands ready at hip height as you come up.

• The keeper rolls onto their back after the first save and loses two seconds; coach the recovery on the front side with the top hand pushing.
• Eyes stay on the first ball after it is parried; the moment it leaves the hands the eyes go to the second server.
• The second save is a desperate lunge from a crouch; if it keeps happening, slow the count until the set position appears.

• Server B shoots on a whistle rather than a fixed count, so the keeper cannot predict the timing.
• Add a striker who chases the rebound of the first save.
• Serve the second ball high to demand a standing catch after the dive.

• Increase the gap between shots to 4 seconds.
• First save from a kneeling start to teach the push-up pattern.
• Roll the second ball along the ground.

• Second shot goes only if the keeper has both feet under them; otherwise it is served again.