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Advanced National Goalkeeping DiplomaAdvanced Handling1. Extension Diving High• Footwork for extension diving typically varies little from that of collapse diving, with the step into diving beingtaken in the direction of the ball with the foot moving in a lateral-forward direction as previously diagrammedfor collapse diving.• Moving out of this footwork appropriately termed “power-step” and into the propulsion phase of the dive it iscrucial that the keeper maximize power via triple extension of the ankle, knee, and hip of the lead leg. Further,in an effort to increase momentum and power into the dive both arms should be driven in the direction of theball.• While diving it is typically ideal for the keeper to attack the ball in as direct a line as possible with the body inan elongated position with the arms stretched accordingly maximizing carryover of power from the propulsionphase.• If the keeper is able to catch the ball it should be utilized in the landing phase of the dive in order to minimizethe impact of the ground. In this case the keeper should ensure that the bottom hand is firmly behind the ball,while the top hand controls the movement of the ball upon impact as it meets the ground.• The first to hit the ground is thus, ideally the ball controlled safely in the keeper’s hands with the remainder ofthe keeper’s body following suit.2. Extension Diving Low• Coaching points vary little for extension diving low from that of extension diving high. Ultimately the differencebetween the two types of diving rests in the trajectory to save the ball which is in large part a result of twocomponents:• One, the keeper typically takes a slightly larger power step all the while moving in the same line towards theball as previously discussed.• Two, the larger step culminates in a lower center of gravity assisting the keeper in pushing the body a greaterdistance along the ground.• As the keeper moves into the propulsion phase of the dive weight should be transferred to the outside of thelead foot. As the center of gravity moves outside of the foot, triple extension of the ankle, knee, and hip drivethe keeper low and to the prospective area.3. Extension Diving: 1-footed vs. 2-footed• Extension diving utilizing a two-footed take-off typically occurs when the keeper’s response time is minimal anda diving response must be made from the set-position.• In such cases the keeper begins immediately by moving the body’s center of gravity outside of the foot towhich the save is to be made, while simultaneously compacting the legs resulting in flexion at the ankle,knee, and hip. With the weight now placed on the outer portion of the lead foot and the inner portion of theopposite foot, the keeper extends out of the ankle, knee, and hip of both feet to dive in the indicated direction.• The arms are utilized as previously indicated, driving in the direction of the movement to maximize momentumand therein power.4. Parrying• From the elongated position, dependent on the height, position, and power of the ball the keeper may chooseto parry with either both hands, the top hand or the bottom hand.• One-handed parrying: When parrying one-handed the determining factor regarding with which hand to parryis typically the height of the ball, with the keeper ultimately choosing the top or bottom hand dependent onwhich will stretch the body farthest. Balls moving higher into the goal, and above the keeper’s position aretypically parried with the top hand, while those at lower heights are parried with the keeper’s bottom hand.Appendix A – Additional Topics97