By Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
Welcome to the Goalkeeping Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on handling crosses and then quick distribution.
Start with a keeper in goal and a server out wide with some balls. There will also be 3 gates. One will be just outside the 18. One will be around 30 yards out and the third will be close to midfield
The server plays a ball into the 18 for the keeper to receive
As soon as the ball is caught the server calls a number. If the number is “1” the keeper rolls the ball through the first gate
If the number is “2” the ball gets played through the second gate.
If the number is “3” the ball gets played through the third gate
The keeper tries to release the ball within 2 seconds of receiving it so the key here is quick transition from defense to attack.
Each gate requires a different type of throw due to the distance so if the server notices the keeper is struggling with one of the throws that would become the emphasis.
Make sure to do this to both sides so the keeper gets used to receiving balls from both sides as well as distributing to both sides.
Have a great day!
Lawrence
By Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
