Goal coverage, catching technique, diving save technique and 1 v 1
Goal
Equipment
- 1 goal
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing Area: 40x20 meters / 44x22 yds
- Players: 6
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Series: 2 of 4 minutes each with 1 minute of recovery
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
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Analytical exercise that trains various goalkeeper's skills and a subsequent 1 v 1 final situation |
Diving save technique, Catching technique, Saves technique, Goalkeeper positioning, Pass, 1 against Goalkeeper |
Organization
The coach stands at the edge of the penalty area, in the center, with a good supply of balls. Five players (or goalkeepers) stand around the perimeter of the penalty area (as shown in the picture). One goalkeeper defends the goal.
Description
- First series:
- The coach passes the ball to the goalkeeper on the goal
- The goalkeeper passes the ball to one of the 5 players positioned at the edge of the penalty area, who can choose where to pass it
- Second series:
- The coach kicks the ball towards the goal
- The goalkeeper blocks the ball with their thumbs converging or diverging and then passes it from below and from above to one of the five players positioned at the edge of the penalty area
- The player who receives the ball faces the goalkeeper in a 1v1 situation
Rules
- In the second series, the coach and players kick from various positions
Variations
- The goalkeeper passes the ball to a player after calling them by name
- The goalkeeper passes the ball to a player after the coach calls out their name
Coaching Points
- Practice various goalkeeper techniques (saving, passing, etc.)
- Pay attention to 1v1 situations
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