Shot Stopping Repetition Drill
- Technical
- U16 to U18
- 1–6 players
- Goalkeeping
Setup
You will require: 5 balls / 1 goal / 1 cone, Goalkeeper starts in the goal, The coach/player starts roughly where the penalty spot would be and has 5 balls ready
How it works
The goalkeeper starts just in front of the goalline on their knees, the player/coach will perform a sequence of shots that the keeper must react to, the sequence is throw left/throw right/shot left/ shot right, throw high down the middle
Coaching points
- Quick recovery
- Come off the goalline
- React
- Hold or parry
- Strong hands
- Explosive movement
- Body position
Progressions
progression: Alternate the order of the shots and even make it random so that the keeper has to react more regression: Limit to throw style shots which are easier for keepers to face