Organization:

Dynamic Warm Up with the ball, agility and footwork

Rotation activity

Equipment; balls, cones, agility ladder.

Divide goalkeepers in two groups. GK in the goal (1), other GK (2) with a ball near the penalty spot. Only the first goalkeeper of that group needs a ball. Put a ladder or a row of cones down on the side for agility and footwork. Put a ‘box’ with cones in the center of the goal for the goalkeepers to step forward through. The goalkeeper ‘on deck’ waits on the bottom of the box until the goalkeeper in front of him is gone. The activity starts with a pass or roll from GK2 to GK1. GK2 moves to the ladder for agility / footwork exercises and goes to the center of the goal. GK1 rolls the ball back to the next goalkeeper (3) and moves to the next position.

Variations:

• GK1 receives the ball with the left or right foot and passes the ball back.

• GK1 throws the ball back.

• GK2 passes the ball over the ground or at stomach height, towards the face with a volley, or throws a high ball towards GK1.

• GK2 passes the ball to the left or right from the GK1. GK1 must fall to the left or the right and deal with the ball.

• GK2 can move closer or further away from the goal.

Focus Points:

• Step up and get into the correct starting position at the moment just before the shooter hits the ball.

• Use the proper technique to deal with the ball. 

• Accurate distribution.

• Proper execution of dynamic and agility movements.

• Make sure to use arms. Hands go from ‘pocket to ear’. Land on forefeet, not on heels.