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    Goalkeeper Footwork Drill

    Build quick lateral movement and maintain proper positioning across the goal.

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    Side-on to the goal, camera waist height (~3–4 ft off the ground), 10 yards back — full goal width and lateral footwork pattern (no foot crossing) visible throughout.

    Objective

    Maintain set position while moving laterally across the goal so you're balanced when the shot comes.

    Setup

    Goal, gloves, 4 cones marking goal posts and 2 yards inside each post.

    Instructions
    1. Place cones at each post and 2 yards inside each post
    2. Shuffle from post to post staying in set position
    3. Keep the feet from clicking or touching together during lateral movement.
    4. Use a crossover step when rapid movement across a larger distance is required, then transition into controlled side-shuffle steps as you approach the set position.
    5. Get set and hold a balanced set position for two seconds before moving toward the next post.
    6. Maintain ready hand position throughout
    7. Stay on balls of feet, never flat-footed
    8. Touch each post then shuffle to the other
    What good looks like
    • Quick lateral steps, feet never cross
    • Hands stay at ready height throughout
    • Knees stay bent — low centre of gravity
    • Stops with feet set and holds a balanced set position for two seconds before moving again
    Common mistakes
    • Crossing feet on the shuffle
    • Standing tall as you move (slow to react)
    • Hands drop during the shuffle
    • Flat-footed at the end of each shuffle
    Equipment
    Gloves
    Goal
    4 cones
    Position fit
    Goalkeeper
    Progressions
    How to make this drill harder as the player improves.

    Foundation

    Level 1

    Slow shuffle post to post, perfect form, 10 reps.

    Form

    Level 2

    Quick shuffle post to post, hands always ready, 10 reps.

    Tempo

    Level 3

    Shuffle to a coach call (left/right), 20 reps.

    Pressure

    Level 4

    Shuffle and react to a tossed ball at the stop.

    Match Rhythm

    Level 5

    Shuffle and dive on the catch.

    Mastery

    Level 6

    Shuffle, dive, recover, second save.

    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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