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Block mechanics in progressive isolation

Consolidate block posture and intervention timing in a breakaway with controlled approach speed.

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Load

minutes
10
dives/set
4
Sets and reps
4 × 4
Intensity
Medium

dives per set, per goalkeeper

Microcycle days it fits

MD+1, MD-4, MD-3

Each bar’s height is that day’s dive ceiling.

Setup

Goalkeepers
1
server
0
outfield player
1

Space: 16 × 14 m

Equipment: Balls, Cones, Full goal

The coach serves and manages the breaks.

1 steps

An attacker dribbles straight at goal from 14 metres, passing a cone halfway. The goalkeeper comes out and adjusts the timing of the intervention according to dribbling speed.

Exercise sequence

Coaching points

  • Make yourself big with arms away from the body, not tucked in — it covers more area without losing balance.
  • Slow the approach as the distance closes, to arrive balanced at the decision moment.
  • Delay the final commitment as long as possible: committing early gives the attacker the easy decision to go around.
  • Wide base of support at the moment of the block, without jumping.

Progressions

  1. Increase the attacker’s dribbling speed.
  2. Remove the cone, requiring a read with no fixed reference.
  3. Let the attacker choose between shooting and dribbling past.

Regressions

  1. Attacker dribbles at walking pace, focus only on the goalkeeper’s posture.
  2. Fix the exact moment to come out in advance.

Sources · 2

  1. BookVaggelis Lappas, «Goalkeeper Training Methodology»
  2. CurriculumGoalkeeper Skills: The Complete Technical and Tactical Checklist, LevelUp.soccer