Drill library · Goalkeeping

🧤 Breakaway Delay & Smother

Patience on the edge of the box; close space late and win the ball or force a poor touch.

Steps

1. Attacker dribbles from halfway; GK advances on curve to narrow angle.
2. Freeze at ~12 yards; small stutter forward on heavy touch.
3. Decision tree: smother if ball is within reach; stay big if striker still has tight control.
4. 8 live reps; debrief timing of the final step.

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