1 V 1 Progressive Warm Up

SoccerSpecific

Emphasis:
Handling, angles, technique

Set-up:
Two goalkeepers stand 18-20 yards apart, each of them defending a goal.
Have extra balls ready in each goal.

Objective:
The two goalkeepers take turns sending balls back and forth trying to stop shots and throws.

Progressions:

  1. Roll the ball across.
  2. Throw the ball across.
  3. Throw into the corner of the goals.
  4. Strike a ball from the ground on target.
  5. Volley or drop kick.
  6. One goalkeeper shoots or throws ten balls, switch roles.

Coaching Points:

  • Starting position must be off your line to cut the shooting angle.
  • Technique and accuracy of throws.
  • Hit the target!You can’t score if you hurry your service.

“In order to win you must be prepared to lose sometime, and leave one or two cards showing”-Van Morrison-