Football | Goalkeeping Drills

Standing on the first cone of the triangle the keeper catches the volleyed ball into their body and then throws it back out to the feeder. They then move around the next cone. After they've run around the second cone the second feeder passes the ball along the floor at the third cone. The keeper dives low to catch the ball and then returns it before getting to their feet to catch the third ball which has been passed to the first cone by the third feeder. Drill continues in this way.

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION* Start by placing the balls around a cone in a wide area. The cone or flat disc will make sure the servers do not encroach to close to the goalkeepers. One goalkeeper working. A gate on the penalty spot for the Server 2 Server 1 plays the ball between the gate for Server 2 to hit first time. If S2 scores they become the goalkeeper and the goalkeeper starts at the back of the S1 line. If S2 misses they just go to the back of the S1 line and S1 takes the place of S2 no matter what the outcome

GK starts on knees with server 3 yards away. Set up cones slightly wider than where the GK can reach with a dive. Server plays the ball above head of the GK and out to either side. GK has to use their top hand to tip the ball over or wide.

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Goalkeeper starts behind the hurdle Jumps into set position and performs footwork between the the cones Into save at the end NOTES: To avoid queues when working with bigger groups of goalkeepers reduce the number of cones to do the footwork through. Also have a group working in front and behind simultaneously

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Set up a line of cones across front of goal with two cones placed further forward and wide to the line of cones. Servers set outside area off to one side of the cones. Goalkeeper first time round two feet between the cones, second hop between cones, third time double stepping side on to cones.  Once footwork performed, goalkeeper has to get round the furthest cone and then back into line to save the shot GK makes the save then joins back of Server line Server joins GK Line

Cones placed in line with 3 Service points. GK starts behind the cones and moves forward into line with the front cone to receive 1st shot.  After making the save, they recover to the next position and move forward to make the save from the 2nd service point. This is repeated for the final service position.

3 cones set out in a triangle in the 6 Yard box. 2 servers out wide with the balls. GK goes round the front cone of the triangle and gets into set position to receive shot from 1st Server. They then need to get around the front cone and figure of 8 around the wide cone into a set position to receive shot from 2nd Server. Vary the service to include strikes off the floor, volleys, half volleys and dipping shots.  

Goalkeeper advances towards the server. Receives a pass into feet from the server. Goalkeeper then plays a first time ball back to the server. Goalkeeper to retreat back to the best position they can get into before the ball is struck for a shot at goal.  Rotate goalkeepers and servers.

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Four service points marked out by coloured cones on the edge of the area. The coach stands behind the goalkeeper with a set of corresponding coloured cones. The coach holds up a cone and the server on that coloured cone takes a shot from distance.

3 servers set up outside of the area on a line, one off to the right, one central and one to the left.  Cone set up on the edge of the goalkeepers box in front of the goal. Servers take turns shooting at goal.  Goalkeepers advance around the cone and then retreat and gets set for saving the shot.

Make a small and narrow pitch with two goals each end and a halfway line marked with cones. Two goalkeepers each end and up to 3 players on each team. Players take shots at from behind the halfway line and keep a tally of the score. Goalkeepers can score with volleys or throws. When a goal is scored, goalkeeper rotates out and a player goes in goal.

Three servers to stand outside the area. Servers take turns shooting at goal with stationary balls. Goalkeeper to save the shots.

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Volley into hands making goalkeeper dive catching ball Followed by low shot into corner Notes: Try and get up to feet if you can If not go into low dive from crouch Do not turn back to get up

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Without the ball goalkeeper step into low dive position and get used to landing the dive safely. Show technique for landing ball close to the body in low dive GK starts behind the cones- Forward round the cones and back for a shot close to body Note: Lower the body position in readiness for the low shot Lower the hands and make step with leading foot pointing out at around 45' Push of with nearest foot and attack the dive with nearest hand first  

Two GK's working starts at the front of the square in front of main goal. GK's retreats then gets around cone directly behind them and into line for a shot. GK's then switch to opposite cones and repeat the drill. Begin into hands, then shot progressions out of hands and finally off the floor.

2 GK's at the same time. GK's advance forward to the front set of cones and then across laterally to the next cone. As soon as the GK gets to the cone they receive a shot from the server.

Two GKs working at the same time. Set up two squares 3mx3m just outside the posts. Servers opposite each GK. Both GKs advance to the front of the square and recieve a shot into hands. GK returns the ball back to the server then moves across the front of the goal to repeat from the opposite server.

The keeper covers the near post and stops the shot from the first feeder. After they've gathered the ball they roll it back and then move quickly around the edge of the coned area to close down the angle on the next shot. The middle shot is played low by the second feeder and the keeper must react quickly to get down and try to smother/block this second ball.

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Central server or coach plays ball out to wide position (wing) Player on the wing who receives it then plays the ball into the Goalkeepers feet One of the players on the flank runs in and closes the goalkeeper down Goalkeeper takes a touch and plays the ball into run of advancing player Each time flank players stay on same side but swap positions

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Central server or coach plays ball out to wide position (wing) Player on the wing who receives it then plays the ball into the Goalkeepers feet Goalkeeper takes a touch, meanwhile closest player on opposite side runs around furthest player Goalkeeper plays the ball into run of advancing player Each time flank players stay on same side but swap positions