Goalkeeper Wars

SoccerSpecific

Emphasis:
Shot stopping, distribution

Set-up:
Place two regulation size goals, facing each other, 18 yards apart.  Lay down a cone line down the middle of the two goals.  The playing area should be the size of the penalty box (18×44 yards).  A goalkeeper is in each goal with a supply of balls just inside the goal mouth.

Objective:
The goalkeepers must try to score on the opponent by a throw, volley, half-volley, or from the ground.  The goalkeepers cannot cross the half way line to retrieve a rebound but may recover a rebound on their own side.  If an attempt is held, he/she must distribute from the spot the save was made.  If the attempt goes in the net or over the net, the goalkeeper has three steps from his/her goal line to distribute.  The first goalkeeper to five wins the game.

Progression:

  1. Add two goalkeepers and play 2v2.  First team to three points wins.
  2. Must throw with the weaker arm and kick with the weaker leg.

Coaching Points:

  • React, don’t try and anticipate.
  • Accurate distribution, don’t try and kill the ball.