GK 1v1

Key Objectives

Work with a pair of goalkeepers on their technique in a 1v1

 

Technical/Coaching Points

  • Close down the ball quickly

  • Get as low and as big as possible

  • Weight forward on balls of feet

  • Force the attacker away from the goal

  • Decision–Stalk or smother

Organisation

Set up a pair of cone goal lines inside the 18 yard box

 

How to play

Goalkeepers play 1v1 in area and score by stopping the ball on opponents goal line

Goalkeeper without the ball has to win it by stalking/smothering

Once it is won the roles are reversed

 

Progression

If your players find this too easy or too difficult, you could progress the game in the following ways:

  • Make the goal line bigger or smaller

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