Goalkeeping Drills

• Teach players correct techniques.
• Build confidence.

1. Set up a triangle using large cones or flags, 4 yards per side.
2. Position a goalkeeper on each side of the triangle. Coach stands in the middle with several balls.
3. Go around the group working on basic goalkeeping fundamentals.
4. Goalkeepers throw ball back to the coach.
5. Do the same, but throw the ball randomly to keep goalkeepers thinking and mentally alert.
   
   

• Ensure correct techniques are used.
• Use with lower level players or at the beginning of training so that players master the correct basics.

• Increase player's ability to think quickly.
• Increase player's agility when making saves.

1. Mark out a central goal, 4 yards by 2 yards by 2 yards (or full-size goal for 11-a-side players), with flags or cones.
2. Goalkeeper stands in the middle.
3. Goalkeeper receives different kinds of shots (easy at first, then build up to hard shots).
4. Goalkeeper takes a ball from one side, then quickly turns around and takes a shot from the other side.
5. Count number of saves made before a goal is scored.
   
   

• Keep goalkeeper interested.
• Vary shots.
• Use one-on-one coaching while the rest of the team is learning specific skills.