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Alex Welsh Soccer Goalkeeping Vol 1
The most eagerly awaited goalkeeping DVD has been produced. This comprehensive set draws inspiration from Alex Welsh‘s highly acclaimed Goalkeeping Handbook and features over 160 technical and tactical goalkeeping practices.
Volume 1 focuses on four key areas:
Here’s what you will find inside:
- Session 1: Ball Familiarity: These exercises help goalkeepers improve their comfort and control with the ball. Techniques emphasize hand-eye coordination, ball handling under pressure, and quicker reaction times. Drills include rolling, bouncing, catching, and deflecting the ball from various angles.
- Session 2: Getting the Basics Right: This section simplifies fundamental techniques into actionable steps. It highlights the importance of proper body positioning, precise footwork, and effective diving methods. Goalkeepers develop a strong foundation for tackling more advanced skills.
- Session 3: Shot Stopping: These drills train goalkeepers to save shots with confidence and accuracy. Techniques cover blocking close-range shots, handling long-range strikes, and reacting to deflections. Strategies for reading the striker’s intent add an extra layer of skill development.
- Session 4: Positioning: This section teaches goalkeepers how to maintain the best positions in the goal area. It offers tips on narrowing angles, covering the near post, and taking charge of the penalty box. It also includes guidance for one-on-one situations and corner scenarios.
Professional goalkeepers demonstrate each exercise, showcasing high-quality techniques throughout the series. Coaches can adapt the drills to suit goalkeepers at different skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. This collection includes a wide range of exercises designed to improve performance during training sessions, warm-ups, and match preparations. Coaches who want to elevate their goalkeepers’ abilities will find this series invaluable, offering both inspiration and practical solutions.
This DVD set is a must-have for coaches who want to equip their goalkeepers with the tools needed to excel in every aspect of the game.
Complete the set with Volume 2 & Volume 3.
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