A simple setup view for this drill.
Setup
The server rolls the ball gently to either side of the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper bends from the knees, gathers the ball with the hands, and brings it into the body before standing.
Steps
- Start in a balanced ready position.
- Server rolls gently to one side.
- Step behind the line of the ball.
- Gather the ball with both hands and bring it into the chest.
- Reset before the next roll.
Coaching points
- Move the feet before reaching.
- Keep the body behind the ball.
- Hands meet the ball softly.
- Secure it before looking up.
Common mistakes
- Reaching with one hand when two are available.
- Falling across the ball.
- Making the service too fast.
- Standing up before the ball is secure.
Make it easier
Roll straight to the middle and let the goalkeeper kneel first.
Make it harder
Roll slightly wider or add a colour call for the next target.
How to know it is working
The goalkeeper gets behind the ball, gathers it cleanly, and holds it before the next repetition.
Safety
Use a soft roll, a level surface, and no diving on hard ground.