{"id":20757,"date":"2022-02-25T15:22:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T23:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/?p=20757"},"modified":"2022-11-28T12:33:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T20:33:04","slug":"top-soccer-goalie-drills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/top-soccer-goalie-drills","title":{"rendered":"Top Soccer Goalie Drills for Diving &#038; Agility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traceup.com\/football-dna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trace has partnered with Football DNA to to nurture and accelerate player and coach development.<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes a special type of bravery to pull on those padded gloves and step up to be a goalkeeper for your team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to be fearless, aggressive and explosive. Every action is urgent. Goals can come from anywhere, at any time, so you have to be ready for everything. You have to expect the unexpected, and keep a laser focus on the task at hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a lot to think about during a game. That\u2019s why effective soccer goalie drills are so important: in the heat of the moment, goalkeepers don\u2019t have time to think. They have to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are tons of resources out there to help build those reflexes. Some of the very best come from our friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/footballdna.co.uk\/\">Football DNA<\/a>, a soccer development platform creating exceptional educational soccer content to help players and coaches develop and improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/dna-black.png?resize=567%2C236&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Football DNA\" class=\"wp-image-20762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/dna-black.png?w=567&amp;ssl=1 567w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/dna-black.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And thanks to an exciting <a href=\"http:\/\/traceup.com\/football-dna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new partnership<\/a> between Trace and Football DNA, we have a <em>ton <\/em>of awesome soccer goalie drills to help you sharpen your reactions and be the best goalkeeper you can be. Enjoy a sample below, then head on over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.footballdna.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.footballdna.co.uk<\/a> to explore so much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"#Jimmy-Walker\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=640%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Banner to book a demo with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-28527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=1400%2C365&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=300%2C78&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=768%2C200&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=1536%2C400&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=1200%2C313&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=600%2C156&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"soccer-goalie-drills-for-diving\">Soccer Goalie Drills for Diving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a non-goalkeeper, I truly can\u2019t tell you how many different ways there are to dive for a ball. I just know I\u2019m impressed by all of them, and scared to try any of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This basic walkthrough from a professional goalkeeping coach includes tons of pointers to help young players dive safely and effectively, no matter the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Goalkeeping Tutorial: Diving Techniques\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sk3KI99pl6w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And this video shows a series of advanced soccer goalie drills to help players build coordination, agility and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Goalkeeping Agility: Power Saves | Football DNA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oDCO2zWCmkM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"soccer-goalie-drills-for-reactions-agility\">Soccer Goalie Drills for Reactions &amp; Agility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Goalkeepers need to have the quickest reactions in the game. This soccer goalie drill from former professional goalkeeper (and Football DNA coach) <a href=\"https:\/\/footballdna.co.uk\/features\/jimmy-walker-q-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jimmy Walker<\/a> is designed to help players react quickly to the unexpected. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/footballdna.co.uk\/sessions\/reaction-and-agility-saves-with-a-twist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the full article<\/a> for some valuable coaching points as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reaction and Agility Saves - Jimmy Walker &amp; Sunderland AFC Goalkeepers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NWNmqDvNcJ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"#Jimmy-Walker\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=640%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Banner to book a demo with Trace\" class=\"wp-image-28527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=1400%2C365&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=300%2C78&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=768%2C200&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=1536%2C400&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=1200%2C313&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?resize=600%2C156&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/traceup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Banner_MultiCam.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"soccer-goalie-drills-for-footwork\">Soccer Goalie Drills for Footwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>the team! That\u2019s because footwork is what defines the best goalkeepers: every fingertip save you\u2019ve ever seen comes from hard work training for fast footwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This video from UEFA A Goalkeeping Coach Darren Smith contains several drills to teach players the footwork and movement needed for different types of saves. Coaching tips at <a href=\"https:\/\/footballdna.co.uk\/sessions\/movement-into-saves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Football DNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Darren Smith \u2013 UEFA A Goalkeeping Coach - Movement Into Saves\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/83R390ODc5A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This drill simulates a goalkeeper \u201cdropping off\u201d into their goal to give themselves more time to make a save. More pointers at <a href=\"https:\/\/footballdna.co.uk\/sessions\/footwork-handling-saves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Football DNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Goalkeeping Footwork, Handling &amp; Saves | Football DNA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8ziPOKsqQ3s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And this drill helps goalkeepers get their feet right to claim high balls looping into their box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Goalkeeper Training: High Takes Practice\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0KmrhRJibK4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"goodmeasure\">And here&#8217;s a couple bonus videos for good measure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/footballdna.co.uk\/sessions\/gk-shot-stopping-1-v-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Soccer Goalie Drills for 1v1&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Jimmy-Walker\"><a href=\"https:\/\/footballdna.co.uk\/features\/jimmy-walker-q-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Q&amp;A with Goalkeeping Coach Jimmy Walker<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\r\n<script>\r\n$( document ).ready(function() {\r\n var referred_by = ;\r\n\r\n\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cta\">\r\n<h2>See how Trace works<\/h2>\r\n<p align=\"left\">Want to learn even more? 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