Rapid Reaction Drill

Instructions

1. 1Three shooters positioned at different angles near the 9m line
2. 2S1 shoots first from upper right flank
3. 3GK reacts and blocks shot with explosive footwork
4. 4S2 immediately shoots from lower right flank
5. 5GK recovers laterally and blocks second shot
6. 6S3 shoots from center after brief pause
7. 7GK blocks center shot and returns to ready position
8. 8Focus on explosive reaction time and continuous repositioning

Coaching Points

• After each block, snap back to the center line of the goal — do not wait to see if the shot goes in
• Keep hands in front of the body at all times between shots; a hanging arm cannot save the next ball
• Focus on the hip of the shooter, not the ball — the hip rotation tells you where the shot is going
• Short, lateral shuffle steps to reset — do not cross your feet or you get stuck in the middle
• Stay mentally on after each save; mentally celebrating a block is how the next shot beats you