Goalkeeper Crossing Activity

Setup

You will require: 1 goal / 5 balls, the keeper begins central in goal just in front of the goal line, the player coach has 5 balls in a wide area that acts as a crossing position

How it works

The player/coach will send a variety of crosses towards the keeper, the goalkeeper should anticipate the cross and claim the ball with strong hands and communication, the keeper drops the ball to the side and immediately preps for the next cross

Coaching points

• Explosive movement
• Ball to chest
• Jump on one leg
• Starting position
• Catch cleanly
• Big step
• Ready stance

Progressions

progression: Introduce low crossing so that keepers have to claim down low as well regression: Reduce distance to goal and use chipped balls which are easier to take