Organization:

Area: Penalty Area

The goalkeeper sits straight up on knees, with coach at six yards distance from the GK with ball. The coach throws or volleys the ball towards the face or above the head to the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper deals with the ball and rolls or throws it back to the coach. After the goalkeeper shows the correct technique, start varying the speed and distance of the throw or volley.

Goal: Learning to catch (overhand) a ball that is played towards the face or above the head. 

Focus Points: 

• Starting position: the goalkeeper sits straight up, upper arms straight down with elbows bent and palms of hands facing. Eyes fixed on the ball.

• When the ball is nearing, stretch out arms towards the ball.  Elbows stay slightly bent.

• Form a W with the hands and bring them on top and somewhat behind the ball. 

• Try to catch the ball as far as possible from the body to be able to take out the speed of the ball. 

• After controlling the ball, the goalkeeper can roll/throw the ball back right away or secure the ball on the chest for safety.

• Securing the ball: after the catch move the ball towards the chest. The hands slide around the ball to enclose it on the chest.  Out and In. 

• The goalkeeper may fall forward on the ground and smother the ball.