Goal coverage, catching technique, diving save technique and 1 v 1

Goal:

Goalkeeping

Goalkeeper Skill

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

Goal coverage, catching technique, diving save technique and 1 v 1

Summary

Analytical exercise that trains various goalkeeper's skills and a subsequent 1 v 1 final situation

Secondary Objectives

1v1, Technical, Ball handling, Goalkeeper skills, 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:
1. The coach passes the ball to the goalkeeper on the goal
2. 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