Emphasis:
Footwork, dealing with contact, concentration
Set-up:
One goalkeeper starts in goal.
Place two cones 6 yards apart from each other inside the 6 yard box.
Place two players 6 yards in front of the middle of the cones. The server stands at the top of the 18 yards box with a group of balls.
Objective:
The goalkeeper must do a figure eight around the two cones and explode forward towards the two players. The two players stand facing the server, leaving a small gap between the two of them. The server must throw a high ball that should land right on top of the two player’s heads. The goalkeeper must explode through the traffic and make the appropriate save. Repeat for a set of 6-8.
Progressions:
- Increase the difficulty of the footwork.
- The server can roll the ball or strike a volley at the gap and the goalkeeper must adjust.
Coaching Points:
- Always attack the ball and be aggressive.
- Communicate a loud and assertive “keeper” shout.