Finishing Goalkeeper One-v-One Spread

Objective

• -Deal with strikers running through on goal
• -Time the moment to close the angle
• -Make a big, safe blocking shape

Setup

1. 1A goal with an attacker start cone 25 yards out in a 30 x 24 yards area.
2. 2Set a goal at the end of the area with a keeper or a target zone if no keeper is available.
3. 3Balls with the attackers.

How to play

1. 1Attacker runs onto a ball and drives at goal.
2. 2The keeper closes the angle then sets before the strike.
3. 3Any rebound stays live until the ball leaves the area.
4. 4Every sequence starts with a pass out and ends with a strike on goal.
5. 5Goals score one, first-time finishes score two, and rebounds must be followed in.

Progressions

• +Cap the sequence at one touch before the strike
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Remove the keeper and finish into a wide target goal
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Coach can throw in a second ball for an instant rebound finish
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Diving in early
• -Getting caught on the goal line
• -Rushing the shot and leaning back over the ball