GK Near-Post to Far-Post Recovery — Shift Across Goal
Goalkeeper deals with a near-post service, then moves rapidly across the goal line to face a second action at the far post.
Improve lateral recovery from a near-post action into a far-post save position.
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Players
3
Duration
13 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U11–U18
Category
Goalkeeping
Type
Goalkeeper
Organization
Place one server near each side of the box. First serves to the near-post zone; second immediately crosses or shoots toward the far side.
Coaching Points
Protect the near post first | Recover with efficient lateral steps | Do not cross feet unnecessarily | Find the second ball early | Set before the far-post action
Progressions
- Vary the second action between shot and cross.
Regressions
- Use fixed low services on both sides.
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