Goalkeeper Saves Through Traffic

Objective

• -See the ball late through bodies and react
• -Adjust the set position as the shot is screened
• -Deal with rebounds and second phases

Setup

1. 1Full goal, keeper on the line.
2. 2Two poles or mannequins on the edge of the box to screen the shot.
3. 3Shooters on the D with a ball each.

How to play

1. 1Shooters strike through the gap between poles so sight is late.
2. 2Keeper saves then reacts to a live rebound from a second shooter.
3. 3Twelve shots then rotate keepers and shooters.

Progressions

• +Attacker live on the rebound
• +Add a deflecting defender's leg

Regressions

• -Remove one screen
• -Slower ground shots only

Variations

• -Keeper starts on the near post
• -Add a corner delivery to finish each round

Common mistakes

• -Standing behind the screen with no view
• -Staying down after the first save
• -Parrying the ball back into the danger zone