Recovery Save Drill

The goalkeeper makes an initial save attempt from one shooter, then must recover from the ground and reset their position before a second shooter fires from the opposite side. Trains explosive recovery and mental focus under pressure.

15 min

3-7 players

Advanced

0.00s / 4.30s

Speed Loop

Instructions

1S1 shoots low shot aimed at right side of goal
2GK dives to block but ball passes (simulated miss)
3GK must quickly recover and stand up from ground
4GK repositions to center and returns to ready stance
5S2 immediately shoots high from opposite side
6GK recovers position and jumps to block high shot
7Drill emphasizes explosive recovery after failed save
8Practice getting back to feet quickly while maintaining focus

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