Goalkeeper - Shooting Angle

This Goalkeeping Shooting Angle Drill is great for improving Goalkeeper positioning and angles when being shot on. This drill focuses on correct footwork, proper angles, and quickly setting the goalkeepers feet for the shot.

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goalkeeper, shooting angle, footwork, quickness

Setup

Position 6-10 servers across the outer edge of the penalty area in front of the goal. Each server should start with a ball.

Instructions

The servers should push the ball to the left, right or straight at the goal then shoot. Instruct the goalkeeper to adjust their positioning according to the position of the ball. The goalkeeper should then set their feet and get into ready position and make the save. The goalkeeper should quickly set for the next shooter and repeat.

Variations

N/A

Coaching Points

Good, Quick footwork (do not cross feet when shuffling)
Good angle and positioning on moving ball - instruct them to stay between the ball and the goal
Make sure they set their feet to get ready for the shot
They should react quick to the shot
Make sure they catch the ball clean with good hands

Focus

Goalkeeping Drills

Titled: Goalkeeper - Shooting Angle
Tagged: goalkeeper, shooting angle, footwork, quickness
URL: http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/goalkeeper-shooting-angle.aspx
Published by: Chris Johnson