Start at ladders. One keeper goes through, the rest are on a cone. GK to end of ladder and receive the ball however coach orders (volley/on the floor/ diving). Work for 6 times, two from each cone. move onto drill next to it. Two start at hurdles, two to feed and reciieve. One goes over one hurdle to the middle, receives a pass from player 1 then in minimal touches passes to player 2. they will then Do the same through the other hurdle. Work for 4 times then swap players. Move to main drill. Intensity increase to 75-90%. it's a pass to the keepers feet, where in as few passes as possible will pass to a spare player. The keeper in goal will the set themselves, in a relevant position to face a shot from cone 1. Aim to complete 1 go in 3-7 seconds, with a 10 second rest before moving onto the same set at from cone 2 and 3. Rotate after every set of 3. eat exact same set up on opposite side of goal. to end the session, a game of goalkeeper wars to test short pass and shot, short range shot stopping and positional awareness.
Agility foot movement positioning short and long passing accuracy first touch
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