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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.
4 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
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Reaction to a signal with an immediate second action
The keeper starts touching the post, reacts to an auditory signal, recovers the centre of the goal and faces two consecutive shots from different sources.
Advanced3–5 players12–18 min