Organization:

Area: Penalty Area

Set up a mannequin, or large cone, five yards from the goal.  The coach stands with a ball eight to ten yards from the mannequin. The goalkeeper starts behind the mannequin. On a sign of the coach the goalkeeper quickly moves around the mannequin, gets into the starting position and deals with the first shot. After returning the ball back to the coach, the goalkeeper moves back around the mannequin and deals with the second shot. 

After several turns, the goalkeepers switch.  After several turns do the same but from the other side. 

Goal: Improve footwork speed and reaction speed. Improve basic goalkeeping skills such as catching and making falling and diving saves.

Focus Points:

• Footwork. Make quick, efficient steps, keep body low. 

• Get into the correct starting position / stance

• Proper execution of technical goalkeeping skills, such as catching, falling and diving saves

Variations:

• Pass and volley the ball to the goalkeeper at different heights and at different speeds.

• Play ball next to the goalkeeper at different heights and speeds falling or diving save.