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:
- Roll the ball across.
- Throw the ball across.
- Throw into the corner of the goals.
- Strike a ball from the ground on target.
- Volley or drop kick.
- 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-