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    Recovery & Second Ball Saves

    Get back into position quickly after your first save attempt.

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    Record 30–45 seconds showing 7–10 actions. This is the scoring clip, not the full 15-20 minutes practice session.

    Side-on to the goal, camera eye level (~5–6 ft off the ground), 10–12 yards back — initial save attempt AND recovery movement for the second shot both visible in the same frame.

    Objective

    Recover from the first save fast enough to make a second save on the rebound.

    Setup

    Goal, gloves, 2 partners, 5-10 balls.

    Instructions
    1. Make an initial save from first shooter
    2. Immediately recover to set position
    3. Second shooter fires within 2-3 seconds
    4. Recover primarily through the legs and core. When body position allows, return to the feet without placing both hands on the ground. If a hand is needed for balance or speed, keep the eyes on the ball and avoid a recovery pattern that removes both hands from the next save.
    5. Keep eyes on the ball during recovery
    6. Practice getting set even when on the ground
    What good looks like
    • Eyes remain on the ball throughout the recovery.
    • Core and legs drive the goalkeeper back into a playable position.
    • Hands become available for the second save as early as possible.
    • The goalkeeper chooses the fastest controlled recovery based on landing position and the location of the rebound.
    Common mistakes
    • Watching the first save instead of recovering
    • No eyes on the ball during recovery
    • Set position lost during the recovery
    • Using a recovery pattern that removes both hands from the next save
    Equipment
    Gloves
    Goal
    5-10 balls
    2 partners
    Position fit
    Goalkeeper
    Progressions
    How to make this drill harder as the player improves.

    Foundation

    Level 1

    Save, recover to knees, second save from a slow ball.

    Form

    Level 2

    Save, recover to feet, second save from a paced ball.

    Tempo

    Level 3

    Save, recover, second save under 3 seconds.

    Pressure

    Level 4

    Save, recover, choose between catching or parrying.

    Match Rhythm

    Level 5

    Two saves from two different shooters in succession.

    Mastery

    Level 6

    Three save sequence — original save + 2 follow-ups.

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