Goalkeeper Training: How to Get Over the Fear of Diving and Weak side

[@Jakeydavee]

That grass looks so nice to dive on. Over here in the UK, its all torn up with super dry mud which just eats through your skin...

[@jrichmm2275]

Where I play football in my street all the grass has been pulled out the ground because we always play on the same piece of grass

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

It's okay, the real pain is the ground. our pitch is level and that grass is normal florida grass it's very long and weed like. so it makes bounces really weird and so on. Plus the field is COVERED in ant hills. nothing worse than getting fire ants in your gloves. But I'm happy to be training anywhere really! Hope your turfs improve

[@Jakeydavee]

My local field is relatively flat, occasionally you get those killer bounces which really annoy me. As a goalkeeper, I'm so used to diving on wet/muddy ground and when the summer comes around every year I begin to struggle again xD Here in the UK, 10/12 months consist of wet weather so it's kinda okay

[@jrichmm2275]

The grass where I play I down hill and where I dive it's just hard mud because of all the diving

[@called-matii]

all the best goalkeepers like buffon, casillas neuer didnt started on a nice green grass

[@Samnlewi]

Kasper schmeical started goal keeping at 16 it's never too late

[@CastrolUnited]

Samuel Klemis for real?

[@klaaninaukkis8606]

That makes me feel a lot better because I'm 13 and I'll start soon.

[@cobra2873]

Thanks for that, I started to loose confidence that I would have a chance of making it.

[@tinev4173]

Klaani Naukkis same

[@davidjumah9522]

I'm not joking I started it when I was 8 IS THAT A GOOD THING😑

[@LivingMyDreamLife]

The dude in the pink was super commited. Great video!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

+Just Stop that's all you need to become a great keeper dedication and hard work!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

+Just Stop that's all you need to become a great keeper dedication and hard work!

[@chefcinargokciler763]

Just Stop and

[@izzumi5329]

I used to be amazing at diving, but because of covid I lost my confident mentality and am now afraid of diving. This video will really help get the mentality of Goalkeeping back. Thank you ARS goalkeeping!

[@kostaskorbetis9340]

How have you progressed? I've been out because of an injury for 20 months and I am really scared of diving so I am curious to see others' progress. Did you make any progress?

[@user-hy9fy9wi1p]

@@kostaskorbetis9340 It's just about working bro, I quit football 6 years ago and this year I started again. At first, I couldn't even sleep because of the pain. It's been 3 months and I'm getting back to my old form step by step, repeating is the key point to be able to do these without fear. Just never give up and work hard, good luck buddy.

[@nickchemist723]

Imagine blaming covid for not being able to dive anymore 🤣🤣🤣 you can’t be serious

[@TrOvO785]

@@nickchemist723 Umm maybe true but may not be...Uk during those days we should be in our houses...And not all do have a backyard...So maybe its sounds crazy but it is possible

[@eoin.]

That dude in pink and yellow shirt is brilliant, he'll be a star!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

RFGaming Eoin yep he's already ODP and playing two years up. I'm making him a monster :)

[@eoin.]

ROAR! lol

[@grandad5881]

@@ARSGoalkeeping how is he

[@PlusTheSkim]

20 yr old centerback, never played goalie but I want to give it a try. within a day, I'm able to dive. not well, but I can do it. took me forever to get over that fear of diving until I watched this video

[@FallenForeverGone]

My coach isn't the best when it comes to working on goalkeeping drills, so I have shown him your channel and highlighted a few videos for him to watch. Thank you so much for all the videos you put out, this is going to help me tremendously this upcoming season!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

That's an amazing idea! I'm very happy that you showed your coach the videos. I hope it help him coach you some and helps you! Thanks so much for that comment

[@zackashby9741]

I'm not a beginner, but these videos help a lot, my soccer season starts after may long weekend in canada, I watched these in March and started doing some of these things. during the season my record was 11-1-1 in a 13 game season, 6 games were clean sheets. my team also won the tournament 4-0 record and I was named mvp of the season and tournament. these help a lot and if you put work into it you'll do great

[@nangtruong51]

Congrats

[@tinev4173]

Zack Ashby thanks, im a 13 year old girl and im scared to dive high and dive on my weak side (left) but I keep trying to tell myself to just do it. Even tho I still can't get myself to do it, I will ever do it. Your comment motivated me, that's why I said "thanks." Unlike the guys being like: "you suck, you're never gonna be a good goalkeeper !! Hahahah!!!!" Btw, ive seen girls play football (or soccer) irl life, but ive never seen a girl goalkeeping irl life (only on yt and tv). I guess it's kinda rare then.... everyone just goes for skillmoves and scoring and stuff, nah..... I like saving my team more. Guys let's be honest, goalkeepers are REALLY REALLY important in football, and then they gonna hate on you because you didnt catch the ball... Do it yourself then. Stupid strikers lol. I just wanna say I have a long way to go to follow my dream, I'm not playing in a club but I just wanna be a pro and catch every ball so my friends get angry and run away and.. no that was weird bye XD.

[@timothylau3316]

Thanks for sharing as a fellow gk I understand you. God Bless!

[@HemmatMGad]

Tine Vlekken you shouldnot be scared of diving believe in your self

[@arnabsaha6031]

@@tinev4173 whats your progress?

[@DrewCanestrano]

Hey thanks for these tips, along with some of your other videos I went from being a 1 to 2 goal a game goalie to a starting,shutout goalie in just 2 weeks

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Drew Canestrano congrats on all your accomplishments! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@sixangrygoons]

You have helped me ALOT in the past, i started playing two years up from my age but didn't play last year due to injury but the one problem i've always had was my weakside diving, my right side has always been really sharp but as soon as i go for left i just twist in the air to land on my right. I really hope this helps ! (:

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Connor Scott It's all repetition, practice hard and you will get it. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@jimmymaskell4131]

I have exact the same problem mate. Exact the same

[@HoldFastGoalkeeping]

Connor Scott One thing you can do first is, get your left arm more coordinated. Your hands and arms move first before you dive, so you need to build response in your left hand. Playing basketball will help, or you can take a tennis ball and throw and catch only with one hand. Start throwing it soft, then harder and harder. After you get comfortable with that, throw the tennis ball low on the wall and get your body to react with your left side only.

[@sixangrygoons]

i've been doing this for a while now and the coordination in just my left side of my body has grown immensely, this also helped with improving my diving technique overall. thank you very much

[@HoldFastGoalkeeping]

You mean my advice? Hope it helped. Make sure you sub to my channel, I will put up some cool vids soon on training.

[@mattilahteenmaki6175]

Thanks man Im older keeper but this basic video is pure diamond!!! Because all keepers have to take their moves to basics at some point and this video really help me to know my weak spot!!!

[@CHESTER9871]

I was never scared to dive high or low, im a natural considering for the past 2 generations my father, and grandfather have been keepers also, i always wanted to be a keeper since i was 6, i love the feeling of flying and making a save, the first day i got in front of that goal and blocked my first shot i took off, my coach was impressed, but this video did help me teach a little goalie i was asked to train. Thanks for these videos.

[@miguelroyo1507]

I am 14 and started goalkeeping at 10 but I still had problems diving on my weak side but then I started using this tips to work on my weak side diving which really helped me improve but it also helped me improve my strong side diving. Your videos really help me ARS Goalkeeping

[@carloisnotart]

Hopefully that helps me. Im good at diving on my left and right. But i got an injury on my right leg with a torn Hamstring and groin about 2-3 times. Im getting better at diving on my right but it still need improvement so hope this can help!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

carlo m hope it helps you! thanks for watching and commenting

[@AnotherJokeShow]

So I just switched from defender to goalkeeper and your tips help me out a lot! Thanks mate, you`re awesome!

[@auronloxha4535]

Until now one of your best videos.Keep going like this. You're the best.

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Auron Loxha I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@whatthef-9772]

Thank you very much.I've been scared that I might hurt myself but, thanks to you I've learn how to get it over with.

[@Jacobatt12]

Thanks for the tips and i have now gotten over my fear of diving to on my weak side which was my left handside

[@alanbeetham2928]

Very useful to know Will take on board when Coaching

[@funnylegofails]

Thank you very much, I feel like Manuel Neur!!!😄😄

[@fluffypillow6182]

*neuer

[@xFLUFFYHOTDOGSx]

+Fluffy Pillow *Neuer

[@devran265]

IsamzyyHD *Manuel Neuer.

[@nadiaasif6887]

xX Diamond XxYT If you believe in something you u can be it. You have to be commited and believe. Things happen don't spread negativity because he'll always be better than you m8

[@evenstoltenberg3625]

Neuer*****************

[@ashleeatkinson1419]

Thanks Alberto this really helped me I was to scared to dive on my left but now I think I will be more confident on diving there. Thanks again :)

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Awesome! It's all repetition, soon your body will just end up reacting to the ball like that. Thanks for watching the video and the great comment!

[@christopherferguson3164]

i can dive but the only problem is i see the ball and instead of diving i just run and kick it

[@omidcutz]

you need to tell your self to dive to it

[@christopherferguson3164]

ok

[@aguynamedmike1998]

+ Christopher Ferguson I have the same problem...

[@notyourdad5868]

I laughed when I saw this

[@jonoxto1275]

Christopher Ferguson Same i dont know why I want to but then instead i run to it

[@randomedia4679]

Thanks, this helped very much, now I know how to dive and I feel more confident in saving shots! THANK YOU!!!

[@hazyp5515]

Thanks for the video!! Really helpful!!!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Very happy to read that it helped you out! thanks for watching and commenting

[@TheItalianSpaniard]

Thank you so much for taking time and replying to me. I want to say amazing videos and great tips. Your tips are clear, understandable and helpful. P.S. Your a fantastic goalkeeper.

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@MrHumbot]

Brilliant video, thanks a lot. I only play in goal now & again at 5-a-side but that will help a lot. Cheers!

[@soccervlogsfc7605]

Nice video I’m going to Barcelona soon to train and I have really bad problems on my weak side and this has some amazing drills that could help me get over that Thank You 🙏

[@hishamzeidan4462]

It's my 1st time I watch it here it reflects how easy it could be if we work hard 👍

[@Brifliptailwhip]

Great video. Really does help in the long run. I'm not a great keeper (mostly because of my fear of falling on the floor) so your videos help me get the right idea. Especially this video because it's just a simple drill that can get me diving and has slightly improved me but with lack of grass areas to practice on I cannot always practice or have people to practice with so when it comes to a game I lose all confidence.

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

:) I'm glad that you liked it. thank you so much for the comment and for watching the videos.

[@diogomesquita4152]

can you make a video with exercises to improve agility?

[@aminabham1932]

wow just wow. I loved your video and it really helped. Thanks soooooooooooooooo much. Please keep on posting more videos. Thank you.

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Amina Bham thanks for watching and commenting !

[@brandonvanmalsawma1941]

Thanks for teaching me how to dive Support from India!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@andreas1301]

ur videos made me improve today i had alot more savings than usual. And i dived more thanks to you guys keep up your work and lets hope people learn something 😄

[@rorymyles7532]

I think it is also do with footwork and balance drills as well. If your work on your legs and like with weighted squats, lunges and jumping exercises this will improve your diving and other key areas as well and then you won't have a weak side, but at the end of the day the main thing is practice, If you just put in the hardwork in everyday you won't even think about it, it will just all click into place.

[@nasser12yo]

Thanks man for the useful information, so far ever since I used it I literally became the Casillas in my class and 2nd best goalkeeper in my school😁😁👍🏻

[@yousif976]

thanks for uploading these tutorials, without them i would have never earned that man of the match at my school

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

codebreakermind congratulations! Tell me a little about your game, any crazy saves?? thanks for watching and commenting

[@yousif976]

Soccer Drills And Goalkeeper Training well i saved alot of 1v1s and one double save all thanks to you and ur techniques thanks :)

[@yousif976]

Soccer Drills And Goalkeeper Training and now i could finally dive without hurting myself

[@Potahsium]

I'm good at attacking and defending. Now i'm just training to be a goalkeeper. I'm still afraid to dive but i hope this helps me. And i also need to overcome my fear of being afraid of the ball going straight to my face. Thanks for the vid trying it kut tmrw. :)

[@mamamojata]

And tanky so much for this my week side is so much better

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

David De Gea very happy to read this. thank you so much for watching and for commenting

[@MilleniumLion]

i cannot dive when there is no ball! but when there is i become full autopilot

[@MilleniumLion]

and dive

[@zaidemad1978]

same

[@bossatronioawy23]

Same

[@tactical_badcatzz1101]

bruh same im crap scared when theres no ball but when theres s ball thete im like the leap of faith

[@HusseinBattlefield]

I Face That Problem Too 😂

[@welikerosafloyd]

Thanks for uploading these vids, they're extremely helpful. It's amazing how you cover pretty much everythnig on goalkeeping, and you explain very good. Keep it up! You're amazing

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Goalkeeping is my passion and I want nothing more than to make every goalkeeper better to improve the state of goalkeeping as a whole! Thank you so much for the nice comment and for watching the video

[@degea.9073]

I can't dive high only low.....is there a way to get over fear of that

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

check out my how to high dive video

[@goldensushi8746]

I have been looking for these kind of videos and this is the best I've seen. Awesome Video!👍

[@gloomcraftproductions2516]

Could we perhaps have a video on positioning? Not sure whether there is one, but if not it would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[@lindafewings2795]

Thanks for teaching me to dive and I used it in my football team

[@rohanbhatia8097]

Thanks mate just today i had a penalty against me and for the first time i guessed to dive on my weaker side and I saved it! I won us the match, cant thank you enough!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Congratulations! Sounds like a huge save. Very happy that the video could help you out. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@thinkverse__]

surely this video is really helpful for new goalkeeper I am thankful to you....

[@martmeijer10]

Wow this is truly helpful... Have so much trouble diving to my right side (although I am right-handed, very strange) and I will see if this is going to help me! I will start training this tonight :)

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

I'm sure this will help you! Please let me know how it ended up going for you. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@martmeijer10]

Hey Alberto, it really helped a lot! I have been training for two hours with two friends tonight (In Holland it's evening right now) and it already paid off! Only need to get over that mental block but then everything should be god. Thanks again :D

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Mart Meijer That's amazing! Thank you so much for letting me know how it went.

[@stekkie1999]

Your tutorials are soooo helpful for me!! Thank you so much!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

I'm glad they are helping you out! Thank you so much for the comment and for watching the videos

[@jonathanmeza6201]

Best video for overcoming you fear of diving

[@T--wn6nz]

I'm actually going to tryouts and this is really helpful

[@AntandleahanddadTaylor]

How did it go?

[@mohammadsyed6101]

Been waiting for this for a while! Thanks a ton mate!!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

green ducks thanks for watching and commenting

[@lukaslg9165]

It's funny because when I think before I have to dive to my weak side (left) it hurts when I land maybe because I am a little scared of it and because of that mental block. But when I just don't think about it and just go for it, it doesn't hurt when I land because I land better when I am not overthinking it because I am so concentrated on the ball. But I want to not be scared and remove that mental block. I hope this helps, and a good job as always ARS Goalkeeping.

[@norace123]

i play goal keeper at futsal every friday...last friday was my one of my bad game... i will use this one this friday :)

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

norace123 Hope it helps you out! thanks for watching and commenting

[@jrichmm2275]

This a great video it really helps I myself don't play in goal I'm a right back but I always play in goal when I'm having a kick about with friends and I was scared to dive on my left side this really helped thanks

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

I'm really happy to hear that. I'm very proud of this video and hope that everyone who watches it learns how to dive quickly!

[@Calypso99J6]

Soccer Drills And Goalkeeper Training do you now me I talk to you on iker gloves preview

[@philipbouchev729]

Alberto, can you please make a video on how to setup a wall when a freekick is taken?

[@lukatarcampbell9289]

This helps alot, my weak side is on my right. This will help hopefully, thanks for making this video :)

[@omgitslucyodjgirl988]

thank u it definitly helped my fear and now im a better goaly

[@yoo349]

Thanks ARS, love the keeper tutorials :)

[@cheymcguire3874]

this helped a lot! thanks for all this, it helped a lot. my dad is helping me with diving bc im to scared to. thanks a lot man!! (i subbed to)

[@iugin6168]

Dude your tips worth al the likes that exists

[@norace123]

i play goal keeper in futsal and i am weak with ground balls....thanx for this vdo mate....hope i can use this in futsal.

[@ppfootballother9048]

+norace123 In futsal Diving is not same as normal Soccer.. In fustal you just need to position your knee on the floor and get your hands lower... Goal is much much smaller..

[@sahibpanesar7466]

I was watching your other video when I thought how I'm going to get over the fear of diving because I got a injury a while ago then I saw this video and I ready to train again

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Glad to read this! thanks for watching and commenting

[@acxcve4369]

A little tip (it worked for me) My weak diving side (left) use to stop me from diving and it made me loose a lot of games I managed to make it better by hitting me in my side not hard that it makes you cry but enough to make you man up

[@vnox5223]

Respect! for you helpin us out!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

[@vnox5223]

@@ARSGoalkeeping No! Thank you!

[@hihihi262626]

Really good drills!! Helped me overcome my fear of diving in just after 3 sessions

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Teo Zhi Feng so glad to read this. thanks for watching and commenting

[@hihihi262626]

Soccer Drills And Goalkeeper Training would appreciate too if u can share like a training schedule? Thanks :)

[@taurigibran8020]

Oh my god... Because i'm watching your vid,i was the best goalkeeper in tournament,thank you thank you very very very much

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Glad to read this!

[@robinharpin273]

These videos are really helpful thank you for making these!!!

[@rokasgedeikis1535]

thanks very this video is very good and finally i defeat my fear of diving and weakside very thanks

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

rokas gedeikis I'm so happy to read that. thank you so much for watching and commenting on the video

[@jaydenpadget4978]

this video is a great help to me because I'm learning to dive on my weak side. how can I get better at jumping for the ball in a corner. I can jump quite hi but its hard for me to keep my hands up in the air.

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

check out my high dive saves video !

[@hannasiri765]

Thank you a lot, This looks so helpful and ill absolutley try them out!

[@a.montiel]

Great video man! Very good drills and very well explained

[@DweebeNerd]

Can dive perfectly on my right side, even to top corners. Just about starting to do it on my left, have done it once or twice whilst playing but it's still annoying as sometimes my mates deliberately hit the ball to my weak side; I still get apprehensive basically.

[@iamjdx]

Hey I hope this helps. My right side dive used to be a lot weaker, than my dive to my left. A really good drill to help this is to stand on the side of the goal that your dive is the strongest, get your friend to stand in front of the opposite post, about 12 yards out, tell him to call that he's shooting, when he does this, you move across the goal, when you get to the middle, he will under arm throw the ball towards the post he's facing, you have to dive and save the ball, making sure your dive is correct trying to use your leg to soften the landing. Doing this over and over will train your muscle memory and will make you less scared of hurting yourself/ more natural to dive to that side. I hope this helps you.

[@DweebeNerd]

Thankyou mate!

[@ismailmemon1389]

Great video it helped a lot..... but sometimes when ball is rolling beside me and when i try to catch it, it goed from between my hand and legs.

[@syedmuneeb-ul-haq6214]

Awesome video. I'll get my son to try these drills.

[@HoldFastGoalkeeping]

+Syed Muneeb-ul-Haq How old is your son? That's awesome. I got some good drills on my channel as well.. check them out :)

[@TheMoeP]

Great video! It helped me a lot, I'm kinda tall and have no fear to dive the problem is that I don't stretch enough when diving. I'll work with this video :D

[@abubakarissa8669]

Im not even a goalie just versatile in it ..plays everywhere 💪💨

[@chntGomez]

This is awesome training. Thank you so much!

[@Nitepsychotrip]

So I'm actually a field player, striker to be precise, but with me going off to college and trying out for the team there I've started trying goalkeeper as I think I will have a better chance of making the team so your videos are definitely coming in handy!!! Btw I actually follow you on instagram too! Lol, great videos!!

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Sick! Thanks for following me on IG and for leaving the comment!

[@4Goalkeepers]

Great video!

[@izu4419]

so cool and really good teaching well done

[@ASPSRMF]

nice video, i never tought about details like that when i practice, thanks bro

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

thank you! I hope it helps you out bunches.Thanks for watching and commenting

[@ASPSRMF]

of course it helps me out and if there is anyone to thank of its you, thanks a lot

[@jmccartan1972]

Thanks a lot i have got over my fear and can land on my weak side

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

YEY! Thanks for letting me know

[@livieegee]

idk why but i'm scared to dive but im not scared to slide on my knees to get the ball. I can say I've endured very many scraped knees. This helped a lot and made it seem simple

[@goat_theboat4808]

Respect bruh no cap on the glizzy

[@CheesyGrape]

Yay! Made my school team today and only been goalkeeping for a couple months xD

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

+Phant0m YT congrats on making the team!! thanks for watching and leaving the nice comment

[@lilking5188]

great were and what team yesterday was my keeper time plz tell me what team your on ty

[@CheesyGrape]

It's a school in the UK! And Thankyou Soccer Drills And Goalkeeper Training for helping :D

[@lilking5188]

cool hope you enjoy being keeper

[@CheesyGrape]

Yeah, my dad used to play in goal at a very high level so I get good coaching from him, and get to meet his old team mates and get stadium tours. I love it!

[@thanawat-piya]

Useful tips and techniques!

[@nimox57]

I want to get personal coaching from you Alberto! They are lucky kids haha

[@davidskjoldan2149]

Great angle at the end.

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

you think so? I'll try to get more angles like that thanks for letting me know.

[@chunmanwong8841]

Thank for your video,I am a goalkeeper from Hongkong.However,it doesn't have enough grassground in Hongkong.Could you please tell me that what to take care for in somewhere not grass,especially in hard ground.plz.Also,thank again for you teaching me how to dive the ball p.s.(If there is some spelling mistake,plz tell me.I only got pass in English.)

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Hey! Check out my how to dive without hurting yourself video. Although you can't do much about hard ground the best thing to do is to land on your side or your lateral muscles. They protect your body and it's away from all your vital squishy insides. thanks for watching and for the nice comment!

[@joekinney5375]

I've never actually played, but I love diving when I'm in goal

[@mirandacirtwell5528]

Great video. I find that teaching young players (similar to the kids in this video) comes with the burden of teaching them how to get over the fear of diving. great video showing how to break it in to steps for them.

[@joelacosta9473]

this could help a lot of goalkeepers !

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

I hope it helps everyone!

[@GalibMahin]

Thanks for the tutorials helps me a lot

[@goalkeeperguide]

very nice goalkeeper video!

[@kenziemaggs7350]

Can you do a video on how to do big kick outs off the floor for kids

[@gibsonszafran8897]

These have helped me a lot thank you

[@ARSGoalkeeping]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fazeoffps4277]

Thanks for the tips it really helped me out

[@andreyvictors7857]

love your taeching ,am andrey in kenya i have aproblem diving in aleft direction and i would love to train with you guyz one if possible coz am only 16

[@jhunt5582]

Thank you for helping me

[@juangalvan790]

Hi my name is juan and I wanted to know how can I dive to the right side, if my power leg is not strong enough? I would hope to get advice on what kind of footwork I would need to learn to catch and jump to the right side. (My right leg is a prosthetic leg and it is not strong enough to push my whole body towards the dive) Thanks and hope I can get a answer.

[@terstegenisthegoat4914]

juan galvan i know this is very late but i would say keep practicing and eventually your right will be just as good as your left or even better!