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    15-20 minutes
    Diving
    Shot Stopping
    Positioning
    5v5
    7v7
    11v11

    Ground Diving Saves

    Learn proper technique for diving to save low shots along the ground.

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    Objective

    Save low shots cleanly by diving through the line of the ball with strong hands.

    Setup

    Goal, gloves, partner with 5-10 balls, set position centre of goal.

    Instructions
    1. Start in your set position at the center of the goal
    2. Push off with your far foot (right foot when diving left)
    3. Lead with your hands, not your body
    4. Keep wrists strong - don't let them buckle on contact
    5. Land on your side, not your stomach
    6. Secure ball to chest immediately after contact
    7. Have a partner roll or strike balls to your left and right
    What good looks like
    • Push off the foot opposite the dive direction
    • Hands attack the ball before the body
    • Top hand strong over the ball, bottom hand behind it
    • Land on the side, hip, and shoulder — ball secured
    Common mistakes
    • Falling sideways instead of pushing off the far foot
    • Hands behind the body — ball squeezes under
    • Landing on the stomach (winds you and slows recovery)
    • Wrist buckles on contact — ball spills back into play
    Equipment
    Gloves
    Goal
    5-10 balls
    Partner or ball machine
    Position fit
    Goalkeeper
    Progressions
    How to make this drill harder as the player improves.

    Foundation

    Level 1

    Kneeling dives, hands first, 5 each side.

    Form

    Level 2

    Sitting dives, push off the planted foot.

    Tempo

    Level 3

    Standing dives from a slow rolled ball, 8 of 10 saves each side.

    Pressure

    Level 4

    Dives off a struck ball at half-pace, 7 of 10 saves each side.

    Match Rhythm

    Level 5

    Dives off a struck ball at game pace, 6 of 10 saves each side.

    Mastery

    Level 6

    Dive, recover, second save from a follow-up shot.

    How the AI scores this drill
    Primary metric: Save Quality And Technique

    Shot Stopping Technique

    35%

    Proper diving form, hand positioning, secure catches

    Positioning & Angles

    30%

    Correct starting position, angle to ball, depth in goal

    Footwork & Movement

    20%

    Quick shuffles, set position, explosive movements

    Distribution

    15%

    Accurate throws, kicks, ability to start attacks

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