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Close-range reflexes off a rebounder
Balls struck into a rebounder placed 5 m from the keeper to create unpredictable trajectories and train reaction speed and fast hands.
Intermediate2–3 players10–15 min
Reflexes drills
Reflex and reaction-speed drills for goalkeepers: close-range shots, deflected balls, tennis balls, visual and auditory cues and second actions after a parry. Designed for the specific session and as pre-activation.
3 drills
1 drill
Frequently asked questions
How can a goalkeeper improve reflexes?
With many short, varied stimuli: shots from 6 to 10 metres, balls rebounding off a surface, tennis balls thrown from close range and drills where the keeper sees the ball late (turn, shot through a screen).