Continuous Goalkeeper Distribution Zones

Objective

• -Distribute accurately with feet and hands
• -Pick the right option under a time limit
• -Support the team's build-up from the back

Setup

1. 1A goal with three scoring target zones marked upfield in a 42 x 32 yards area.
2. 2Load a ball at each starting station so the next rep can begin immediately.
3. 3A supply of balls in the goal, bibs for target players.

How to play

1. 1Coach calls a zone and the keeper distributes into it.
2. 2Alternate between rolled, driven and clipped deliveries.
3. 3Add a pressing forward for the final block.
4. 4As soon as one sequence ends, the next server plays in without waiting.
5. 5Run 4-minute blocks and count total completed sequences as a squad score.

Progressions

• +Add a second ball into the rotation
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Pause 15 seconds between reps to reset positions
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Split into two competing halves and compare block totals
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Same distribution every time
• -Slow release letting the press set
• -Long queues while balls are collected