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Basic Goalkeeping Grip

M grip: Fingers spread and facing down. Almost making a "V" with the hand. Thumbs facing out. Let the ball hi the gloves and then scoop the ball up. W grip: Make a "W" with the two thumbs- thumbs not actually touching. Fingers to the sky.

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Blocking With Feet Combination

AUDIO DESCRIPTION 3 Service points 1. Straight on 2 either side 3 gates Sever 1 sets off and GK makes the block then makes save from other 2 servers NOTES: Goalkeeper must make a decision whether to block or smother on a loose touch The goalkeeper must make a decision of how far down the line to go Is the goalkeeper going down the line of the ball keeping as much of the goal behind them? If decision is to go must accelerate fast into it then put the brakes on giving enough time to react

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Goalkeeping Passing Exercise

4 Goalkeepers working in a square. 1 main goal and 3 others marked with cones. Goalkeeper 1 plays volley into the Goalkeeper in the opposite goal. Goalkeeper 2 plays ball back to Goalkeeper 1 by rolling the ball on the ground. Goalkeeper one then passes to Goalkeeper 3. Goalkeeper 3 takes a touch and then shoots at Goalkeeper 4 in the main goal. Rotate clockwise after every sequence and change the start point so that the Goalkeepers get used to receiving from both sides.

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Goalkeeping Passing Grid

Set up 2 squares beside each ther with a goalkeeper in each square. 2 servers set up opposite each square with a ball each. Goalkeepers to start at the back of their square and come to the front of the square to drop back again and receive a ball passed along the ground from the server opposite. One touch on the ball to take the ball out of the side of the square and then pass the ball diagonally, to the other server. Goalkeepers to then switch over to the other square. Repeat several times before switching over the goalkeepers working and servers.

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Heading Game

Players are split into two teams and line up behind the red cone at their end. One blue player starts in the middle between the two middle cones. They are the goalkeeper. To start the drill the coach feeds a lofted throw to the red player to advance onto and try to head between the cones. The blue keeper tries to stop the ball and can use any part of their body to do so. After they have headed the ball the goalkeeping player joins the back of the opposite line and the red player (who just had the attacking header) becomes the new keeper between the cones.

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Shot Stopping from a Turn and Shot from the Angle

Ball played into feet of the attacker with a passive defender or mannequin behind them. The Server takes one touch to roll the defender and get a shot away with the second touch. NOTES: Make sure the attacker does not take too many touches The attackers first touch should be wide but not too wide to make the angle so acute that it is difficult to get on target. If this is happening cone an area off in the 18yd box where the shot must be taken inside.

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Footwork Hurdle Drill Goalkeep...

Set up evenly spaced line of cones in front of a goal with two hurdles (or set out hurdles with more cones) either end of the line of cones.Server out in front.GK jumps over the hurdle side on and back to the goal. Goalkeeper performs footwork through the cones.As soon as the GK gets to the middle cone (make this cone a different colour to the others for ease) Server plays a ball for the GK to save.Start with server playing the ball into the handsSwap sides entering the line from.

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Footwork Step and Dive Goalkee...

Set up 1 hurdle with 2 cones either side to indicate where the step is to be taken, then a wider cone to indicate the goalGoalkeeper jumps over the hurdle and into set positionTakes one small step with nearest foot then goes into dive

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Footwork Through the Hoops Goa...

Mark out a square with 4 cones 8yds by 8yds.Goalkeeper starts in the hoop. Then works round cones on the outside.Each time recieves a shot after they have stepped in the hoop with the nearest foot.NOTE:Use cones to make a smaller square if you do not have a hoop

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Throwing Sit-ups Goalkeeping -...

One player starts lying on the floor. The ball is thrown to them by the feeder. The feeder throws the ball to the working player as they reach the top of their sit up. The worker goes down with the ball in hand and then throws the ball back to the feeder as they reach the top of their next sit up.

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Long Shots- Stationary Ball Go...

Three servers to stand outside the area.Servers take turns shooting at goal with stationary balls.Goalkeeper to save the shots.

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Reflexes in Two Goals Goalkeep...

Two goals positioned 90 degrees with a space between. Server 1 positioned between the near post of each goal with half the balls. Server 2 diagonally opposite at right angles to both goalkeepers. Server 3 has the other half of the balls and is positioned diagonally opposite server 1, in the far corner from both goals. Server 1 plays the ball into server 2 who can play the ball into either goal with a first time shot. Server 3 then shoots at the goalkeeper who did not get the initial shot from server 2.Keep goalkeepers the same and rotate the servers. NOTES:Make sure server 2 plays the ball first time and that server 3 is ready to shoot at the second goalkeeper straight away. Players not working to retrieve the balls so there is always a good supply.

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Cone Flicks Reaction Save Goal...

GK starts in centre of the goal and a row of cones are placed to one side of the goal.With quick feet the GK flicks one of the cones with their leading hand and quickly gets into set position to make a save.

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Lateral Footwork in the Goal G...

Goalkeeper starts behind the hurdleJumps into set position and performs footwork between the the conesInto save at the endNOTES:To avoid queues when working with bigger groups of goalkeepers reduce the number of cones to do the footwork through.Also have a group working in front and behind simultaneously

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Step into Top Hand Save Goalke...

Cones are placed on angle opposite server 1Goalkeeper performs footwork and receives a volley or throw into hands.Then travels over the hurdle and steps into tophand save from server 2

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Handling in Pairs Goalkeeping ...

Goalkeeper on knees with hands in ready position.Server 1 plays ball above waist height for the goalkeeper.

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Football: Goalkeeper Handling ...

2 Goalkeepers working and 2 serversCones set out in triangleServers serve ball at same time then goalkeepers swap places on the side of the triangle

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Blocking in small Goals Goalke...

Use mini goals. Goalkeeeper starts on a cone behind the mini goal.Server plays a ball for the mini goal and GK blocks with legsNOTESDo not go down to early but get leg out fast when need arisesGK to make themselves as wide as possibleArms spread but slightly in front of the body

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Footwork Movement Drill Goalke...

Set up a square of cones in front of the goal.Goalkeeper makes distinctive movements around the square towards any of the four cones with changes of direction.Server then plays a shot at random intervals.

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Catch, Roll, Dive Goalkeeping ...

Goalkeeper steps away from cone comes through the gate receives a ball into hands Returns to server then gets a low shot into dive close to body Get into set position initially then step forward into low dive to save before cones in advance of initial gate Notes: Get the step in if required If serve close too the body collapse legs and get hands to the ball in front of the body Dive forward this called 'Attacking the dive'  

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Long Shots- Small Sided Game G...

Make a small and narrow pitch with two goals each end and a halfway line marked with cones.Two goalkeepers each end and up to 3 players on each team.Players take shots at from behind the halfway line and keep a tally of the score.Goalkeepers can score with volleys or throws.When a goal is scored, goalkeeper rotates out and a player goes in goal.

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Football: Goalkeeping Passing ...

4 Goalkeepers working in a square. 1 main goal and 3 others marked with cones. Goalkeeper 1 plays volley into the Goalkeeper in the opposite goal.Goalkeeper 2 plays ball back to Goalkeeper 1 by rolling the ball on the ground.Goalkeeper one then passes to Goalkeeper 3.Goalkeeper 3 takes a touch and then shoots at Goalkeeper 4 in the main goal. Rotate clockwise after every sequence and change the start point so that the Goalkeepers get used to receiving from both sides.

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Long Shots Outside of the Area...

Goalkeeper advances towards the server.Receives a pass into feet from the server.Goalkeeper then plays a first time ball back to the server.Goalkeeper to retreat back to the best position they can get into before the ball is struck for a shot at goal. Rotate goalkeepers and servers.

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Dealing with the Backpass Goal...

Start with one Goalkeeper, 3 defenders and 2 attackers. Set up 2 mini goals outside and wide of the penalty box.Ball is played back to the Goalkeeper from one of the defending team.As soon as the ball is played back the attacking team are live and can apply pressure. Goalkeeper passes out to defending team who pass back again to Goalkeeper. The aim is to get 2 back passes in.Once 2 back passes have been achieved, a shot at 1 of the 2 mini goals can be taken.If the attacking team intercept, they are able to take a shot at the mini goals straight away.Once one sequence has been achieved, rotate Goalkeeper.

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Touch the cone Goalkeeping - F...

Players start facing each other and hands on their heads, with six cones of different colours between them. Coach calls out a colour, and the players must react quickly to grab that colour of cone.

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Reactions & Deflections Goalke...

Place an obect 8 yards in front of the GK. In this case we use an upturned piece of drainpipe weighted down. Planks of wood such as scaffolding board works well.Server strikes the ball at the object looking for a deflection.GK must watch the ball all the way and react to make the save if it deflects off the object.

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1v1 Wave Drill Goalkeeping - S...

Two goals and two goalkeepers working.Get the attackers into groups of three at each end behind the goal.The GK starts with the ball and plays it out to the attackers at the opposite end.The two or three attackers then advance at pace at the goalkeeper who threw the ball.3 touches as a team to score.Then the opposite goalkeeper starts the drill and a wave of players come in from behind the opposite goal.

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Low Dive Movement Goalkeeping ...

Without the ball goalkeeper step into low dive position and get used to landing the dive safely. Show technique for landing ball close to the body in low dive GK starts behind the cones- Forward round the cones and back for a shot close to body Note: Lower the body position in readiness for the low shot Lower the hands and make step with leading foot pointing out at around 45' Push of with nearest foot and attack the dive with nearest hand first  

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Fast Hands Warm Up Goalkeeping...

4 Goalkeepers working6yd x 6 yd Square2 Goalkeepers have a ball each and serve to the goalkeeper opposite simultaneously, trying to get the balls to collide to create a deflectionNOTE: Start with goalkeepers rolling the balls as they are more likely to get the balls to collide.

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The Kneeling Block Goalkeeping...

Pair goalkeepers up with serverGK on knees, Server plays ball out to side of GKGK sticks leg out to block with feetNOTES:Arms in standard set position to start then spread as the shot is about to be takenWeight and head forward and try and stay upright rather than leaning to one sideLeg nearest the ball unfolds and stretches to make saveTry and get leg as low as possible the hamstring as close to the playing surface

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1v1 in Pairs Goalkeeping - Foo...

Goalkeeper starts with the ball and throws it to the attackerAttacker must take a touch and try and get into the end zone to score a goal

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Tip-Tap Cutback Goalkeeping - ...

Place balls in the middle areaCentral server (server 1) plays ball to goalkeeper when they have advanced far enoughGoalkeeper passes ball back to the server 1Server 1 then plays the ball out wide to Server 2 who plays first time ball for the goalkeeper to cut out or deal with the shot from Server 1<br>NOTES:When working with younger goalkeepers get the server that follows in to play the shot first time, so they cannot generate as much power

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Playing out with Feet-Unoppose...

Central server or coach plays ball out to wide position (wing)Player on the wing who receives it then plays the ball into the Goalkeepers feetGoalkeeper takes a touch, meanwhile closest player on opposite side runs around furthest playerGoalkeeper plays the ball into run of advancing playerEach time flank players stay on same side but swap positions

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Goalkeeping Basic Handling

Goalkeeping is a technical position. Having the correct technique will help with the simple saves as well as the trickier ones - work on their basic from hand positioning and leg movements to create a foundation for a top keeper to grow on.

Goalkeeping Shot Stopping From the Angle

To improve the goalkeeper making saves from shots from the angle.

Goalkeeper Movement Plan

Improve GK movement in and around the goal. Familiarise the footwork required in various common movements such as forward, backwards and across the goal.

Goalkeeper Footwork

The modern goalkeeper has to be good with their feet. Improve your keepers footwork by building their confidence to take the ball to feet with this session.

Goalkeeper Handling

The session works on the goalkeeper's hand position to promote a clean and effective catch. We also look at the position of the goalkeeper in relation to the ball and the server.

Goalkeeper 1v1's

Develop your keepers mindset to stay on their feet for as long as possible and to stay big in 1v1?s and make the attacker make a decision.

Blocking with Feet

Goalkeepers must be just as good with saving balls with their feet than their hands. Develop modern goalkeepers who are agile enough to use all parts of their body to keep it out.

Goalkeeper Low Dives Close to the Body

Create goalkeepers with the confidence to save low shots, close to the body and to think of the next save with this technical session.

Keeping Session: Dealing with Crosses and much more

6 rewarding shot-stopping practices to improve your keeper's reactions between the sticks - including reactions, confidence and agility.

Goalkeeping Dealing with Cutba...

Get your goalkeepers dealing with cutbacks by staying on their feet and anticipating the change of angle.
goalkeeping ANSWERS
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what is the best way to get a 10 year old girl to start diving?

what is the best way to get a 10 year old girl to start diving in goal? we have a diving mat but i think its a mental block thats stopping her from reaching her potential. many thanks %3A)

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Goalkeeping

My goal keeper can't jump very well, any ideas how to improve this ?

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free sport plans?

im 14 years old and I play in goal for two teams. Does anyone know of any free sport plans I could use that will help me with my fitness and my goalkeeping ability?

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goalkeeping

how to dive top bins

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