Goalkeeper 1v1 Breakaways

Objective

• -Close space quickly then set to make the save
• -Stay big and patient in the 1v1
• -Smother loose balls safely

Setup

1. 1Full goal, keeper on the line.
2. 2Attacker starts 25 yards out with a ball.
3. 3Cone at 12 yards as a pressing reference for the keeper.

How to play

1. 1Attacker dribbles at goal, keeper advances then stops to set.
2. 2Keeper makes the save or forces the attacker wide.
3. 3Six reps each, rotate roles and record saves.

Progressions

• +Add a recovering defender
• +Attacker starts from a wide angle

Regressions

• -Attacker runs at half pace
• -Start the attacker closer with fewer touches

Variations

• -Two attackers, keeper plus defender
• -Save then distribute to a target

Common mistakes

• -Diving in at the attacker's feet too early
• -Standing still and letting the attacker choose
• -Going to ground with hands behind the body