Goalkeeper diving repetition drill with a ladder

The purpose of this drill is to get as much repetition of explosive diving while improving footwork

• 2 cones 10 yards apart
• 1 ladder that runs between the 2 cones
• 2 soccer balls (placed on either cone)

Start by standing on 1 side of the ladder facing forward and make your way through the ladder placing both feet in each section while facing forward.

After completing the ladder dive and place 2 firm hands on the soccer ball.

Once you have placed 2 hands on the soccer ball, leave the ball where it is, go back through the ladder, and dive on the other soccer ball. Repeat this until you have dived 5 times on each soccer ball.

• Focus on quick, sharp steps through the ladder
• Explode into the dive using your legs
• Get yourself up as quickly as possible after your dive.

• What is the quickest way to get through the ladder?
• How do you get a greater distance on your dives?
• As soon as you have secured the ball, what should you focus on doing next?