Hands To Feet

Objective

• -Connect saves with controlled footwork
• -Use the feet after collection
• -Make smart choices under light pressure

Setup

1. 1Set a goal with two mini goals or cone targets out wide.
2. 2One goalkeeper starts in goal and one receiver stands in front.
3. 3Two servers are placed diagonally with balls.

How to play

1. 1A server plays a ball for the goalkeeper to save or catch.
2. 2The goalkeeper then places the ball at feet and passes into the receiver.
3. 3The receiver returns the ball to one of the servers to start again.
4. 4Vary the service between low shots, catches and simple rebounds.
5. 5Rotate the goalkeeper regularly.

Progressions

• +Set Position Check: serve early to shorten the set time
• +Blind Serve: add a deflection off a mannequin
• +Distribution Exit: coach calls the target after the save
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Set Position Check: announce the serve so the keeper can prepare
• -Blind Serve: serve slower and from further out
• -Distribution Exit: one fixed target every time
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Set Position Check — The keeper must be fully set — feet split, hands ready — before every strike.
• -Blind Serve — The keeper starts facing away or with a screen blocking sight of the strike.
• -Distribution Exit — Every save or catch must be followed by a chosen distribution: throw, side-volley or pass to a full-back.
• -Handling Volume — Ten unbroken repetitions per set with clean handling — a drop means the set restarts.
• -1v1 Situation — A live attacker runs onto the ball, so the keeper must decide to close, hold or spread.
• -Cross Claiming — Serves come as crosses from both sides with a passive attacker in the six yard box.
• -Fatigue Finish — Finish each set with three saves in ten seconds to work handling under fatigue.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Dropping the ball carelessly
• -Poor angle on the pass
• -Taking too long to restart