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Setup the practice as shown.

The feeder half-hits the ball for the goalkeeper to save / clear. Once the goalkeeper has kicked the first ball the attackers have to try and score, with the goalkeeper attempting to clear the ball out of the circle.

Play the best of ten points.

COACHING POINTS

Ensure the goalkeeper maintains a good technique throughout the practice.

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Deflection / Angles Drill:

Setup the practice as shown.

The coach feeds the ball out to the right winger who receives the ball and takes the ball into the circle

The winger can either shoot or pass the ball to the back post.

The goalkeeper must cover the shot and then react if the attacker decides to pass the ball instead.

The player on the back post can be a goalkeeper in order to practice diving to get to the pass.

Goal keeping

Goal keeper circuit:

Place the 4 balls as shown 2 on the 23 meter line 1 right and one left in the circle.

Goal keeper starts on the line.

Goal keeper has to save the first shot from the top on the line.

Run out and slide at the second ball. Recover back to the goal to save the 3 shot (this one has to be shot with reverse if possible).

Then with the 4th ball they play a 1v1.

Goal keeping

Kick through Gates:

Setup as shown.

Goalkeeper starts behind the line and advances 1 pace towards the feeder, who strikes the ball at goal to either corner.

The feeder can work further back and strike the ball harder as the goalkeepers confidence grows.

Goal keeping

Develop the kick:

Setup the drill as shown.

The coach numbers all the players on the edge of the circle. The coach then calls out a number and that player passes the ball to the goalkeeper for them to kick the ball into the goal.

After a set, move the feeders closer to the goalkeeper - to increase the reflexes of the goalkeeper.

Goal keeping

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