Football: Two Ball Catch

The session works on the goalkeeper's hand position to promote a clean and effective catch. We also look at the position of the goalkeeper in relation to the ball and the server.

• Four cones set up round the goal. GK touches a cone with nearest hand then jumps back into set position to have a good base to make save from a volley.
• Should touch all 4 cones followed by making a save. Then rotate keepers.

• GK1 Starts with ball in same stance and throws ball to GK2. GK2 side foot volleys the ball back into the hand of GK1.
• The server and GK swith sides and join the back of the opposing line. Can be done with a larger of number of goalkeepers or works as well in pairs.

• Set up 3 service points around the goal. Make sure one is central and two others either side
• One GK working. Servers should take it in turns to volley the ball to the working GK.
• GK saves/catches the ball and returns it to where the kick came from.
• GK returns quickly to set position for the next shot.

• Set up 3 service points around the goal. Make sure one is central and two others either side
• One GK working. Servers should take it in turns to drill the ball from the floor to the working GK.
• GK saves/catches the ball and returns it to where the kick came from.
• GK returns quickly to set position for the next shot.
• Good for outfield players to work at striking the ball at the target too.