An unusual innovation in the training of goalkeepers of the Saudi Arabian national team

The technical staff of the Saudi Arabian national team used an innovative and unusual training method, as they soaked the floor of the goal with soap and water to improve the reaction speed of the goalkeepers.

This was stated during the training of the national team in the American city of Austin on Thursday. Preparing to face Spain next Sunday in the second round of Group H of the 2026 World Cup.

A newspaper was spottedSports“Saudi Arabia In the first quarter of an open practice, the goalie coach lays out a white mat in front of the six-yard line, then dunks it in a mixture of soap and water.

The balls were then directed to hit the wet surface, causing them to skid and suddenly change course, in an exercise designed to test goalkeepers’ ability to handle tricky balls and improve their reactions.

Before the start of training at the Q2 stadium, Greek coach Georgios Donis held a short meeting with the players for less than five minutes, with only the technical staff present.

The training included warm-up exercises, possession and tactical aspects of the Spanish match, culminating in a powerful manoeuvre.

On Friday, the team should hold a completely closed training, after which it will go to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete with the European champion.

It is noteworthy that Saudi “Al-Akhdar” opened the World Cup last Tuesday with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay.