What this session is about

1. Improving distribution when throwing or passing out with your feet.
2. Being in charge when coming to catch crosses.
3. Improving shot stopping.

 

What to think about

• Even a top goalkeeper such as “England’s number one” rates as only 8 out of 10 in most areas so they need to work on improving their shot stopping, distribution with hands and feet, catching crosses and communication – to name a few disciplines.
• Reacting to the next ball and constantly adjusting their position in relation to the ball is crucial to a goalkeeper.
• A recent study showed goalkeepers have seven more touches of the ball with their feet than they do with their hands. Therefore improving a goalkeeper’s passing and receiving skills is vitally important.

 

Set-up

Use an area 30 yards long and 40 yards wide for all practices.

Warm up	Session	Development	Game Situation	Warm Down
10 minutes	15 minutes	15 minutes	15 minutes	5 minutes

 

What you get your players to do

Two goalkeepers work at the same time. They throw or pass the ball out to their wide player. When a cross comes in from the opposite wing, the goalkeepers try to come and catch the cross. Immediately after this, the goalkeeper must react to make a save from a shot from an attacker. The goalkeepers have 30 seconds’ rest before repeating this circuit. Swap the wing from which crosses are made on a regular basis.