Goalkeeper Handling & Distribution

Objective

• -Handle shots and crosses safely
• -Set correctly before every shot
• -Distribute accurately with hands and feet

Setup

1. 1Keeper in a full goal with servers at 12 and 18 yards.
2. 2Target cones or players for distribution.
3. 3Plenty of balls behind each server.

How to play

1. 1Servers alternate shots low, central and high.
2. 2Keeper handles, gets up quickly and distributes to a target.
3. 3Sets of eight with a short rest between.

Progressions

• +Add a deflection or a second ball
• +Distribute under pressure from a presser

Regressions

• -Slower rolled and thrown service
• -Remove the distribution element

Variations

• -Crosses and claims
• -1v1 shot stopping

Common mistakes

• -Moving while the shot is struck
• -Parrying into danger instead of away
• -Slow, aimless distribution