Soccer
Keeper Low Shot-Stop Set
Improve goalkeeper set position and low diving saves
12 min
20 shots
Intermediate
Why this drill
improve body-behind-ball handling.
Setup
Coach serves safe low balls at manageable pace.
Instructions
- 1Start in a balanced set position, weight on the balls of the feet.
- 2React to a driven low shot to either side, stepping before diving.
- 3Get the hands behind and under the ball, collapsing sideways not backward.
- 4Recover to feet quickly and reset before the next shot.
Key feel
A short set step before diving so power comes from the legs.
Success cue
Cleaner first contact and fewer forward spills.
Recommended reps
20 shots
Progression
Vary side and pace.
Common mistake
Diving from a standing start and falling backward instead of across.