Recovery Save Drill

Instructions

1. 1S1 steps forward and fires from the upper flank — GK dives to block
2. 2GK pushes off the ground and recovers to center position
3. 3S2 moves forward from the lower flank as GK resets
4. 4GK shifts to cover the new angle on the opposite side
5. 5S2 fires a jump shot — GK reacts explosively for the second save

Coaching Points

• Push off the ground with both hands simultaneously — a one-arm push-up is slower and leaves you off-balance
• Do not watch the ball to see if it went in — use that time to stand up and reset to center
• Snap the eyes immediately to S2 the moment you reach standing position; looking at the ground costs precious time
• Maintain composure after the miss — the second save is exactly as important as the first one
• On the second shot, let the ground give you feedback on your footwork — heavy landing means your stance was too narrow

Common Mistakes

• Using a slow one-arm push-up to recover instead of explosive two-hand push off
• Watching the ball after the first save to see if it went in, wasting recovery time
• Getting up and then looking for S2 instead of finding S2 while standing
• Losing composure after missing the first save, mentally giving up on the second
• Recovery stance is too narrow, making the second save nearly impossible