Technical Drill

GK starts on the first cone

Served a ball from S1 out to left hand side

GK concentrates on the technical points of diving at feet and smothering

GK works up the line of cones repeating the same technique

Repeat the practice on right-hand side

Game Related Practice

5v3

Box is not central to vary types of attacks at goal

Make after 6 passes can break out at any time(Unopposed)

When leaving the box touch must be bigger than the second box

Play game realistic when finishing

Progression add in covering defender to make game realistic

The goalkeepers’ starting position in relation to the ball:

Priority 1 – Defend the goal

Priority 2 – Defend the space between the goalkeeper and the

defenders

Is there pressure on the ball?

The goalkeepers’ stance in anticipation of the through ball –

being on the front foot

Assessment of the through ball – Advance or defend the goal?

If the decision is to advance – be positive – safety first – clear lines