1 V 1 Corner Kick Game

SoccerSpecific

Emphasis:
Attacking the ball, aggression, timing, competitiveness

Set-up:
Have two goalkeepers start in the goal mouth.
Place a server at each corner flag with a group of balls.

Objective:
The server strikes a cross into the goal mouth.  Both goalkeepers compete for the same ball.  Whoever catches the ball in the air gets 2 points.  If the ball drops to the ground, the goalkeeper who gains possession gets 1 point.  Alternate sides and the goalkeeper who reaches 10 points wins the game.

Progressions:

  1. Move the server into the junction of the penalty box and the end line.
  2. The goalkeepers must start on their stomachs, backs, sitting….

Coaching Points:

  • Attack the ball and catch it at the highest possible catching point.
  • Drive your knee up to protect yourself from the other goalkeeper.
  • Decide early and arrive on time.

“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there”
-Will Rogers-