Episode Fifty-Five: Footwork/Activation into the Diving Save With the goalkeeper starting in the centre of their goal position two markers/flat hoops 2-3 yards either side of them, both different colours. The idea is once a colour is called the goalkeeper is active and uses their footwork to place one foot into the area before changing direction to step and make the diving save. Attacking the ball is vital, highlight leading with both arms rather than using the nearest arm for a one handed save. Use short sharpe steps to change direction rather than running into position. This is a great warm up with lots of progression. I personally like to work low to high. • So I aim low ground kicks to allow the goalkeeper to work low saves. • I use under arm throws or bounce serves for medium height • Volleys to test their diving ability for high or top hand saves. Final progression can be a shooting scenario where the aim to test the previous work by trying to score with strikes, volleys and half volleys. These shots are still to one side of the goal. Gloves: The One Glove Company SLYR lite Azure Goalkeeper Training: Matthew