Goalkeeper - Side-to-Side
This goalkeeper soccer drill focuses on the goalkeepers side shuffle (side-to-side) movement as well as quickly getting up from the ground recovering from a dive.
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Setup
Start with the goalkeeper shuffling side to side from post to post in the goal along the goal line.
Instructions
On the coaches command, the keeper should drop to the ground in a push-up position and quickly jump back to set position. The coach should toss a ball to the goalkeeper who should catch the ball and repeat. Continue for approximately 1 minute and rest.
Variations
- Instead of tossing the ball, serve the ball into the goalkeeper.
Coaching Points
- Keeper should shuffle quickly without crossing feet
- Keeper should get up quickly, get feet set and get ready for shot
- Keeper should stay on toes leaning forward slightly when set in order to quickly react to throw.
Focus
Titled:
Goalkeeper - Side-to-Side
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URL:
http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/goalkeeper-side-to-side.aspx
Published by:
Chris Johnson