Exercise for Double Wing and 6 Meters Line Shots

Using combo exercises for double wing and 6 meters line shots are very beneficial in handball goalkeeper training, and here you can see why.

Before you proceed to see the video bellow and exercise in it, please check out my previous articles about saves of shots from 6 meters: Drill For Saves of 6 Meters Line Shots , Saves of High Shots From 6 Meters Line, and about saves of the wing shots: How to Save Wing Shots in Handball.

Combining shots from the wing position and shots from the 6 meters line in goalkeeper training is highly beneficial for several reasons. This approach mirrors the complexity and variability goalkeepers face in actual games, providing them with comprehensive training that improves their overall performance in the goal.

Here’s why it’s a good practice for handball goalkeepers:

Variety of Challenges

By facing both types of shots, goalkeepers encounter a wide range of angles, speeds, and different techniques. This variety challenges them to adapt their positioning, reaction times, and saving techniques, making their training more holistic and reflective of real game situations.

Improved Reaction Skills

Dealing with quick shots from the 6 meters line and different angles of wing shots can significantly improve a goalkeeper’s reaction skills. They learn to anticipate and follow different shot trajectories and react quickly and properly to save the ball, regardless of where it’s coming from.

Improved Decision-Making

Training for different shot types forces goalkeepers to make quick decisions on how best to respond to an incoming shot. This quick thinking under pressure is very important for game-time performance, where every split-second decision in the goal counts.

Better Positioning Awareness

Goalkeepers need to adjust their positioning based on where the shot is coming from. Training with a mix of shots from various positions helps them understand how to position themselves optimally to cover the goal effectively, improving their spatial awareness and agility.

Increased Mental Resilience

Facing a wide range of shots from different positions can be mentally taxing, mirroring the stress and pressure of actual matches. Training in this way builds mental resilience, preparing goalkeepers to stay focused and composed, even under intense pressure during the matches.

Develops Adaptability

Experiencing a wide range of shooting scenarios and options in training develops a goalkeeper’s adaptability, allowing them to adjust their goalkeeping style and approach as needed. This flexibility is very valuable in matches where they must quickly adapt to the opposing team’s strategies.

Comprehensive Skill Development

Combining shots from wings and the 6 meters line ensures that training is not too much specialized but rather develops a broad set of skills. It encourages goalkeepers to refine their techniques, ensuring they have wide range of saving reactions, and that they are capable of facing any challenge.

Incorporating both shot types in handball goalkeeper training sessions provides a realistic and challenging environment for goalkeepers, promoting growth in every aspect of their game. This methodological approach ensures they’re not only physically prepared for the demands of competitive play but also mentally sharp and strategically versatile.

Video – Exercise for Double Wing and 6 Meters Line Shot

In the video bellow, you can see a combo exercise for double save reaction of high wing shot to the front upper corner and 6 meters line shot to the low back corner.

Stay in Touch

You can let me know what topics you have the biggest challenge with in goalkeeper coaching by filling out this form.

If you would like to get updates about my online and in-person projects, my research papers, my creative projects (such as blog posts, books and e-books), about my ongoing and new online programs, please subscribe to my newsletter and then you won’t miss any updates and news.

Here you can find my online video courses: Level 1 Video Course for Coaches; Level 2 Video Course for Coaches; Sliding Technique Video Course and Agility Ladder Drills Video Collection with 102 drills.

Subject to Copyright

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of any part of content from this website without express and written permission from this site’s owner is strictly prohibited.  All content (such as text, data, graphics files, images, illustrations, videos, sound files), and all other materials contained in www.vanjaradic.fi are copyrighted unless otherwise noted and are the property of Vanja Radic Coaching. If you want to cite or use any part of the content from my website, you need to get the permission first, so please contact me for that matter.