Goalkeeper Footwork & Angles

Objective

• -Move efficiently across the goal
• -Narrow the angle for shooters
• -Recover set position quickly

Setup

1. 1Poles or cones as footwork markers across the six-yard box.
2. 2Servers wide and central with balls.
3. 3Goal and keeper set on the line.

How to play

1. 1Keeper works the footwork pattern then reacts to the shot.
2. 2Alternate the shot side to force realignment.
3. 3Six reps then rest, three sets.

Progressions

• +Add a second shot immediately
• +Random verbal cue for the shooting side

Regressions

• -Slow the footwork pattern
• -Static shots only

Variations

• -Add a cross before the shot
• -Work in pairs with competition scoring

Common mistakes

• -Big lunging steps
• -Standing flat on the heels
• -Staying rooted to the goal line