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    Practice 10-15 minutes
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    Ready Stance & Set Position

    Master the proper goalkeeper stance for optimal reaction time and balance.

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    Side-on to the goal, camera eye level (~5–6 ft off the ground), 10 yards back — full goal width and keeper's stance (knee bend, hand position, weight on toes) all visible.

    Objective

    Hold a balanced ready stance from which you can react in any direction.

    Setup

    Open goal or marked area, gloves on, no ball needed for the basic version.

    Instructions
    1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent
    2. Weight should be on the balls of your feet, not heels
    3. Keep your hands around waist height with your palms facing each other. Keep your shoulders and upper body relaxed.
    4. Eyes up, scanning the field while staying balanced
    5. Practice getting into set position from different starting points (walking, jogging back)
    6. Hold the position for 3-5 seconds, then reset
    What good looks like
    • Feet shoulder-width, weight on balls of feet
    • Knees soft, hips slightly behind heels
    • Hands are active around waist height, palms facing each other, with the shoulders relaxed.
    • Eyes locked on the ball at all times
    Common mistakes
    • Heels on the ground — slow first step
    • Hands hanging at hips instead of ready position
    • Standing too tall — high centre of gravity
    • Eyes drifting away from the play
    Equipment
    Gloves
    Goal or marked area
    Position fit
    Goalkeeper
    Progressions
    How to make this drill harder as the player improves.

    Foundation

    Level 1

    Hold set position for 5 seconds at a time, 10 reps.

    Form

    Level 2

    Set position from a walking start, freeze on a coach call.

    Tempo

    Level 3

    Set position from a backpedal, reset on every coach clap.

    Pressure

    Level 4

    Set position transitioning across the goal as the ball moves.

    Match Rhythm

    Level 5

    Set position at the moment of every shot in a live drill.

    Mastery

    Level 6

    Set position consistently across an entire match scenario.

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