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I'm looking for drills to give junior goalkeepers confidence to step off the goalline and close down play. ideally fun and ideally helping them become more confident and vocal

Sarah SmithCoach, England

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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Sarah,

Here's a couple of drills that could help junior goalkeepers gain confidence in stepping off the goal line and closing down play:

Kick through Gates: This drill involves the goalkeeper starting behind a line and advancing towards a feeder who strikes the ball at goal. As the goalkeeper's confidence grows, the feeder can strike the ball harder. This helps the goalkeeper practice stepping forward and attacking the ball, which can build confidence.
Touch the Cone and Save: In this drill, the coach calls out a cone color, and the goalkeeper must touch the cone and recover back to the goal to save a shot. This drill encourages quick movement and decision-making, which can help in building confidence and vocal communication.

Both drills are designed to be engaging and can help your goalkeepers become more assertive and vocal during play. You can find more details and coaching points for these drills on Sportplan:

Let me know if you need more information or additional drills!

Cam

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