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Goalkeeper technique: catching the ball
- 10 min
- 2–6 players
- 7v7
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Goalkeeping
Basic technique for young goalkeepers when catching the ball. 1) The right catching position: strong upper body and slightly bent knees. 2) Both hands are raised together to the same level so they contact the ball at the same time. 3) The forearms are slightly bent and the ball is caught out in front of the face. The exercise shows a session with FIFA goalkeeper coach Thierry Barnerat and a group of young goalkeepers. See the video for the set-up. Source: FIFA Training Centre (Instagram).
What the coach should look for
- Strong upper body and slightly bent knees.
- Both hands are raised together to the same level.
- Forearms slightly bent.
- Catch the ball in front of the face.
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