1-to-1 Goalkeeper Handling

Objective

• -Sharpen handling and set position
• -React to unpredictable rebounds
• -Build individual keeper confidence

Setup

1. 1Goal with a supply of balls and a rebound board to one side.
2. 2Cones mark the set position line.
3. 3Coach serves from 10 yards.

How to play

1. 1Twenty low, mid and high catches from a static serve.
2. 2Twenty saves from balls played into the rebound board.
3. 3Finish with ten diving saves each side.

Progressions

• +Add a second ball straight after the save
• +Serve from closer range

Regressions

• -Slower, softer serves
• -Remove the diving block

Variations

• -Distribution after every save
• -Add 1v1 breakaway saves

Common mistakes

• -Moving before setting
• -Hands too close together on high catches
• -Staying on the floor after a save