Dive under rope

Cassie Miller

Soccer

Instructions

Place two posts (sticks) two feet apart. Using any sort of line (string, tape) tie it hip height between the two posts as shown. Place a soccer ball from the middle of the posts one foot away from the string. Get set on the opposite side - one foot away from the post - from the ball. Dive under the string to the ball. Place the ball back and repeat. Repeat making sure you switch half way through diving both to your left and your right sides.

Focus areas

Primary

Low ball save diving technique. 1) proper set 2) step near foot towards ball (while stepping lowering your body preparing to explode) 3) attack underneath the string leading with your hands 4) push off feet exploding from near sided leg/foot 5) secure the ball and dive

Secondary

Control body by keeping your shoulders and head into the dive

This helps with:

Diving Explosive Low Dive

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About the coach

Cassie Miller

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Soccer

Hello! My name is Cassie Miller and I play professionally for the Kansas City Current in the NWSL. Playing professionally for the past 6 years has taken me to teams in the Netherlands, Cyprus, Chicago, and Kansas City. I also played college soccer at Florida State University and was fortunate to win a National Championship. I have always coached throughout my career and love to mentor kids and help them reach their soccer goals! My areas of expertise are goalkeeping and I am excited to work with you!

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