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:
- Add two goalkeepers and play 2v2. First team to three points wins.
- 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.