When should my goalkeeper save the cross and when should he stay in the goal?
Catching crosses and quick switching action
Main Technique goal defense Technique space defense Tactic / Principles space defense
Net
2 ×
Airbody
3 ×
Balls
6 ×
The goalkeeper learns how to intercept crosses and how to switch to goal defense if the cross is not intercepted or cannot be intercepted.
Pro-Tip by Roland Rasch
In this form I often position myself between the teammates at the far post. If neither goalkeeper wants to intercept the cross, I start the follow-up action and shoot at one of the two goals.
This drill is included in the following Training Programme
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