Underload Goalkeeper One-v-One Spread

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -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 24 x 18 yards area.
2. 2Add one extra defender to the working area and mark their start position with a flat cone.
3. 3Balls with the attackers.

Coaching instructions

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. 4The attacking group starts a player short, so every entry pass has to be sharp.
5. 5Defenders score a point for every clean turnover; attackers need three clean end actions to win the round.

Common mistakes

• -Diving in early
• -Getting caught on the goal line
• -Trying to beat two players instead of releasing early