Triangle Collapse Save
Key Objectives
Work with a goalkeeper on their footwork and 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
Set up a triangle of cones, with a ball next to each cone
How to play
Goalkeeper sides steps around the triangle, practising realistic movements across their goal
When the goalkeeper reaches the cone, they collapse onto the ball
Goalkeeper quickly recovers to their feet and then moves to the next marker
After a number of saves the goalkeeper changes direction, practising collapsing to both sides
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 as they approach each cone