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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
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Football and goalkeeper drills with animated diagrams, created by coaches.
3 drills
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Reaction speed: race to a loose ball and 1v1
Two players wait with their backs to the coach; on the signal they turn and sprint to the ball the coach has played in. First to the ball attacks the mini goal, the other defends. Reaction, acceleration and a duel in one action.
Basic6–16 players10–15 min
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Final activation: progressive sprints and changes of pace
Neuromuscular activation block to close the warm-up: 20 m speed build-ups, starts from different positions and reaction sprints to a visual cue from the coach.
Intermediate6–22 players8–10 min