Counter 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 46 x 36 yards area.
2. 2Place two mini goals on the halfway line for the counter-attacking side to aim at.
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. 4The team in possession starts each rep in their own half and must build forwards.
5. 5Turnovers earn a direct counter at the mini goals worth two points.

Progressions

• +Counter must be finished inside five seconds
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Award the counter goal for simply carrying over halfway
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Swap the counter goals for a dribble-through gate
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Same distribution every time
• -Slow release letting the press set
• -Dribbling into traffic when the counter is on