Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1
This goalkeeper drill is designed to focus on proper footwork, stance, and movement along the goalkeeper arc.
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Setup
Scatter 10 to 12 soccer balls within the penalth area with the keeper in goal.
Instructions
The coach or server should move quickly from ball to ball and shoot the ball on target. Instruct the glaokeeper to shuffle along the glaokeeper's arc, which is an imiginary arc 2-6 yards from the goal, and stay positioned between the ball and the goal along the arc. After saving the shot, the keeper should reset and prepare for the next shot.
Variations
- Alternate between 2 servers alternating between each shot. This will challange the keeper to move quickly from side to side along the arc in order to cut off the shooting angle.
Coaching Points
- The goalkeeper should keep their body positioned between the ball and the goal
- Keeper should never get caught on the goalline - they should stay 2-6 yards from goal at all times
- Keeper should shuffle along the arc while not crossing their feet
- Goalkeeper should move quickly
- Keeper should have good hands when catching the shot.
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Soccer Drill Titled:
Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1
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URL:
http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/goalkeeper-arc-drill-1.aspx
Published by:
Chris Johnson
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