LevelUp.soccer
    beginner
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    10-15 minutes
    Footwork
    Positioning
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    Goalkeeper Footwork Drill

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

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    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 feet from crossing - use quick lateral steps
    4. Maintain ready hand position throughout
    5. Stay on balls of feet, never flat-footed
    6. 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, ready to react
    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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