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15-20 minutes
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Rapid Reaction Saves
Sharpen reflexes with quick-fire close-range shot stopping.
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Objective
Sharpen reflex saves by reacting to repeated quick-fire close-range shots.
Setup
Goal, gloves, 2 partners shooting from 8-10 yards, 10+ balls.
Instructions
- Stand in goal, two partners take turns shooting from 8-10 yards
- Reset to set position between each shot
- Focus on quick hand reactions and staying balanced
- Don't guess - react to the ball
- Keep saves simple - parry away danger areas
- Aim for 2-3 second intervals between shots
What good looks like
- Reset to set position between every shot
- Quick hand reactions — eyes on the ball
- Parrying away from danger zones
- Saves stay within a controllable area
Common mistakes
- Guessing the direction instead of reacting
- Not resetting between shots
- Trying to catch when parrying is the right play
- Slow recovery — late on the second shot
Equipment
Gloves
Goal
10+ balls
2 partners
Position fit
Goalkeeper
Progressions
How to make this drill harder as the player improves.
Foundation
Level 1
5-second interval shots, 5 in a row.
Form
Level 2
3-second intervals, 8 in a row, react not guess.
Tempo
Level 3
2-second intervals, 10 in a row, parry to safe zones.
Pressure
Level 4
Mix close and mid-range shots.
Match Rhythm
Level 5
Add a deflection (player in front).
Mastery
Level 6
Live game-speed shots, second-ball follow-ups required.
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