Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Team Games for training the goalkeeper II

Activity #2 (20 mins)

Activity #2Breakaway 1v1

Area: 15 x 25 yard box with one big goal, small pog goals and cones

Duration: 20 minutes

1 v 1 to big goal and two small goals

Keys when attacking two small goals

Make the defender commit to one goal, change direction with a burst of speed andattack the 2nd goal.

Shoot early and hit the target

Keys when attacking the large goal

Where is the keeper? Too close to the goal? Too far away?

Is the keeper coming off the line too fast? If so, beat him/her on the dribble.

Shoot low or lift over the goal keeper shoulder.

Remember to change directions for the field players

Activity #4 (30 mins)

Activity #4 Distribution Game

Area: 15 x 25 yard box with 2 small pog goals, I big goal and cones

Duration: 30 minutes

5 v5 game to one big goal and two small goals as shown

One goalkeeper in the goal an one goal in the nidfield

all attacks to the small goals must go through this keeper

This will help with leadership andcommunication.

The golakeepers should try to score with their distribution; not play back or square

Are they giving a good ball that can be handled and played easily?

Are they giving a ball that will lead directly to a shot on goal

Are they aware of the weak side?

Are they demonstrating leadership?

end with a game without restrictions and no midfield keeper

Remember coach the goalkeepers not the field players