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Throwing Sit-ups Goalkeeping -...

One player starts lying on the floor. The ball is thrown to them by the feeder. The feeder throws the ball to the working player as they reach the top of their sit up. The worker goes down with the ball in hand and then throws the ball back to the feeder as they reach the top of their next sit up.

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Footwork Step and Dive Goalkee...

Set up 1 hurdle with 2 cones either side to indicate where the step is to be taken, then a wider cone to indicate the goalGoalkeeper jumps over the hurdle and into set positionTakes one small step with nearest foot then goes into dive

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Footwork Hurdle Drill Goalkeep...

Set up evenly spaced line of cones in front of a goal with two hurdles (or set out hurdles with more cones) either end of the line of cones.Server out in front.GK jumps over the hurdle side on and back to the goal. Goalkeeper performs footwork through the cones.As soon as the GK gets to the middle cone (make this cone a different colour to the others for ease) Server plays a ball for the GK to save.Start with server playing the ball into the handsSwap sides entering the line from.

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Cone Flicks Reaction Save Goal...

GK starts in centre of the goal and a row of cones are placed to one side of the goal.With quick feet the GK flicks one of the cones with their leading hand and quickly gets into set position to make a save.

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Footwork Movement Drill Goalke...

Set up a square of cones in front of the goal.Goalkeeper makes distinctive movements around the square towards any of the four cones with changes of direction.Server then plays a shot at random intervals.

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1v1 in Pairs Goalkeeping - Foo...

Goalkeeper starts with the ball and throws it to the attackerAttacker must take a touch and try and get into the end zone to score a goal

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Reflexes in Two Goals Goalkeep...

Two goals positioned 90 degrees with a space between. Server 1 positioned between the near post of each goal with half the balls. Server 2 diagonally opposite at right angles to both goalkeepers. Server 3 has the other half of the balls and is positioned diagonally opposite server 1, in the far corner from both goals. Server 1 plays the ball into server 2 who can play the ball into either goal with a first time shot. Server 3 then shoots at the goalkeeper who did not get the initial shot from server 2.Keep goalkeepers the same and rotate the servers. NOTES:Make sure server 2 plays the ball first time and that server 3 is ready to shoot at the second goalkeeper straight away. Players not working to retrieve the balls so there is always a good supply.

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Footwork Through the Hoops Goa...

Mark out a square with 4 cones 8yds by 8yds.Goalkeeper starts in the hoop. Then works round cones on the outside.Each time recieves a shot after they have stepped in the hoop with the nearest foot.NOTE:Use cones to make a smaller square if you do not have a hoop

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Long Shots- Small Sided Game G...

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.

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Attacking heading with goalkee...

Group in pairs. 1 ball per pair. Repeat in 5 other areas for a total of 12 players. The goalkeeper serves the ball underhand and with both hands in front of the player. The player runs in and heads the ball towards the goal. He should look up and head the ball downwards and towards the corners. Rotate positions.Serve the ball high or low to encourage the player to dive or leap to meet the ball.

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Step into Top Hand Save Goalke...

Cones are placed on angle opposite server 1Goalkeeper performs footwork and receives a volley or throw into hands.Then travels over the hurdle and steps into tophand save from server 2

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Blocking in small Goals Goalke...

Use mini goals. Goalkeeeper starts on a cone behind the mini goal.Server plays a ball for the mini goal and GK blocks with legsNOTESDo not go down to early but get leg out fast when need arisesGK to make themselves as wide as possibleArms spread but slightly in front of the body

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Long Shots- Stationary Ball Go...

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

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Footwork Combination Drill Goa...

Goalkeeper comes in from side goes to furthest near post receives a shot or throw into hands, returns ball to server and moves backward.Goalkeeper then works through cones set up in front of the goal with fast footwork and receives a shot from the front of the goal into hands and returns to Server 2.Goalkeeper then moves to the far Server around a cone placed between Server 3 and the goal, and receives a shot down low into dive.

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Handling in Pairs Goalkeeping ...

Goalkeeper on knees with hands in ready position.Server 1 plays ball above waist height for the goalkeeper.

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Dealing with the Backpass Goal...

Start with one Goalkeeper, 3 defenders and 2 attackers. Set up 2 mini goals outside and wide of the penalty box.Ball is played back to the Goalkeeper from one of the defending team.As soon as the ball is played back the attacking team are live and can apply pressure. Goalkeeper passes out to defending team who pass back again to Goalkeeper. The aim is to get 2 back passes in.Once 2 back passes have been achieved, a shot at 1 of the 2 mini goals can be taken.If the attacking team intercept, they are able to take a shot at the mini goals straight away.Once one sequence has been achieved, rotate Goalkeeper.

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Catching Slalom Goalkeeping - ...

Working in twos, with one ball, the keeper must catch the feed into their stomach, throw it back and then backtrack around each pole.After they've run around the pole, taking small and speedy steps they move out ready to take the next feed.

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Long Shots- Cone Drill Goalkee...

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.

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Catch, Roll, Dive Goalkeeping ...

Goalkeeper steps away from cone comes through the gate receives a ball into hands Returns to server then gets a low shot into dive close to body Get into set position initially then step forward into low dive to save before cones in advance of initial gate Notes: Get the step in if required If serve close too the body collapse legs and get hands to the ball in front of the body Dive forward this called 'Attacking the dive'  

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Reactions & Deflections Goalke...

Place an obect 8 yards in front of the GK. In this case we use an upturned piece of drainpipe weighted down. Planks of wood such as scaffolding board works well.Server strikes the ball at the object looking for a deflection.GK must watch the ball all the way and react to make the save if it deflects off the object.

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1v1 to Goal

Organise the players into groups of 3, with 1 goalkeeper and 2 outfield players. Player 1 and player 2 stand or sit facing away from goal. The goalkeeper then throws the ball out and player 1 and player 2 play the ball back to the goal, passing between them before shooting.

1 v 1 skills

3 v 3 v 3

Station 6 players in 2 teams of 3 in 1/3 of the area and 3 players in 1 team in the other 1/3. The ball starts in the area at the top of the diagram. The 3 players in possession must attempt to advance the ball into the middle area. The team advancing the ball into this area then carries the ball into the opposing 1/3. Now they must attempt to advance the ball to the end line at the bottom of the diagram beyond the 3 players in the bottom 1/3. Defensive players must attempt to prevent the team in possession from getting the ball to either the middle area or the end line. Play continues from end to end with the winner being the first team to get to 5 points/goals. Develop so that 3 defenders become 2 defenders plus a goalkeeper. Now you have 3 attackers trying to beat 2 defenders and score past the goalkeeper.

Conditioned games

Cobi Jones Speedstar

Station small goals (2 yards wide) in each corner of the area facing in towards the field of play with no goalkeepers. Play a 4 v 4 or a 6 v 6. The teams must try to keep possession and dribble the ball through the cones in order to score.

Possession

Crossfire

Position 4 players from each team randomly within the area. Place a goalkeeper in each of the goals. The white team can score can score in the goals to the left and right of the diagram, while the blue team can score in goals at either the top or the bottom of the diagram. You can choose to make the goals 5 yards wide and play with no goalkeepers in a 6 v 6 within the area.

Conditioned games

Fast - get back on your line!

Players sprint around discs to get into position. One is a goalkeeper and one is an outfield player who is to shoot.Red player rolls a ball down between the discs when players have begun to run. Swap lines after one repetition.

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Shooting the ball when it is coming across you

Players set up in 2 lines with one central player who feeds you the ball. The ball must be struck first time. The other player follows in for a rebound.

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Shooting with the ball going away from the player

Players set up in 2 lines with one central player who feeds you the ball. The ball must be struck first time. The other player follows the player in for a rebound.

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Team Crossing and Finishing Drill 2

The crossing player starts with the ball on the half-way line before coming forward and playing one-two's with the players in the cones, while continuing their run forward down the wing. After recieving the second pass, the crosser will now cross into the box, where two attackers will try to beat two defenders and a goalkeeper to the ball and score. The attackers start in the coned area outside the penalty area and sprint into the box once the crosser has received their second pass.

Crossing and Finishing

Lateral Footwork in the Goal G...

Goalkeeper starts behind the hurdleJumps into set position and performs footwork between the the conesInto save at the endNOTES: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

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Near Post - Middle Shot Goalke...

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.

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Reactions Test Goalkeeping - F...

Can be used with one or more keepers simultaneously. Place a ball on either side of your keepers, within diving reach. Your keepers should be stood in the middle of these two balls on their cones. When the coach / player gives the signal (stretching a hand out to the left or the right) your keepers should react as quickly as possible and dive to catch the ball on that side.

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Goalkeeping Dealing with Cutba...

Get your goalkeepers dealing with cutbacks by staying on their feet and anticipating the change of angle.

Goalkeeper Handling | Football...

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.

Goalkeeper Footwork Drills

The best keepers in the world use their feet to make saves and to always be in the right position. Their agility and bounce comes from the timing and accuracy of their footwork. Work your keepers with this session.

Shooting from distance - Go on, have a pop!

Encourage your players to take their chances, put their laces through the ball and SHOOT from distance!

Goalkeeper - Reactions and Reflexes

Confidence building session - Use this session to improve your goalie's reflexes, reactions and conditioning between the sticks

Goalkeeping Basic Handling

Goalkeeping is a technical position. Having the correct technique will help with the simple saves as well as the trickier ones - work on their basic from hand positioning and leg movements to create a foundation for a top keeper to grow on.

Goalkeeper Fast Hands and reflexes

Goalkeepers reactions need to be sharp when shots are coming from in close. Work on your keepers ability to get something behind the ball even when they might not know much about it

Goalkeeping Shot Stopping From the Angle

To improve the goalkeeper making saves from shots from the angle.

Goalkeeper Movement Plan

Improve GK movement in and around the goal. Familiarise the footwork required in various common movements such as forward, backwards and across the goal.

Goalkeeper Footwork

The modern goalkeeper has to be good with their feet. Improve your keepers footwork by building their confidence to take the ball to feet with this session.

Goalkeeper Positional Recovery

Introduce goalkeepers to recovery lines and efficiency of movement across the goals. Check the GK is moving into line with the ball when making the save.

Goal Keeping Footwork - Improving Positioning

This session works on your shot-stopper's footwork, building confidence between the sticks and helping them to get to the ball quicker!

Goalkeeper 1v1's

Develop your keepers mindset to stay on their feet for as long as possible and to stay big in 1v1?s and make the attacker make a decision.

Fitness Football

Every position demands different attributes and levels of physicality, so why don?t you train your players differently to match!? Use this session to condition your players to suit their position.

Blocking with Feet

Goalkeepers must be just as good with saving balls with their feet than their hands. Develop modern goalkeepers who are agile enough to use all parts of their body to keep it out.

Goalkeeper Low Dives Close to the Body

Create goalkeepers with the confidence to save low shots, close to the body and to think of the next save with this technical session.
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Goalkeeper tips for dealing wi...

goalkeeper defend against crosses in 9v9 in half ground

zakeer hussain Coach, India

Goalkeeping | Sportplan

My goal keeper can't jump very well, any ideas how to improve this ?

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Tips for diving on my weak sid...

Hello, my name is Wisdom and I'm goalkeeper for two teams. I was wondering if anyone knew any drills or tips that would help me gradually become better on diving on my weaker side. There will rare times where I do save shots on my weaker side but there are also times where I don't save those shots.I was also wondering if there any tips or drills that can help my goal kicks from the ground. I can get there right spot but I'm not generating enough power in it.Many thanksWisdom, Goalkeeper

Wisdom Kimbangi Coach, England

Managing Substitutions u9s - 7...

Hi I have quite a large squad (11) for my U9s team. Sometimes not all of them turn up but when they do managing the substitutions can be a nightmare. Have tried planning it out and making 3 subs on a rotation every 6 or 7 minutes. This works OK, just wondered how others do it? Thanks! Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Andrew Ellis Coach, England

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