By Wayne Henderson - Good shape for a goalkeeper is a “so called” lesser attribute that can make big differences to your Goalkeepers game. As shown in Diagram 1 there are 3 Diving techniques that show varying degrees of Diving shape, from Number 1 being the poorest (diving in a slightly backwards shape, to number
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By Wayne Henderson - In order to make sharp, powerful low saves it is important to be in the correct position in order to generate the power to dive at full length. If the goalkeeper is diving from a position that is too upright, the keeper makes a save that is almost landing on top
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By Tony Englund - Experienced, advanced goalkeepers sometimes fail to train on their edge if they are continually subjected to the same, rote technical training exercises. An engaging, challenging method of combating this complacency is to put the goalkeeper in an environment where they are forced to make multiple saves in tight, particularly where there is
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By Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
Welcome to the Goalkeeping Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on parries, getting up quickly and making the second save.
Start with a keeper in goal, on one knee, a server 15 yards out with balls and a second server 15 yards out on an angle also with balls.
The first server starts by playing a hard ball to the side of the keeper (the side where
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By Tony Englund - From the middle of the goal step out four yards and make a three-yard wide goal with two cones. The drill begins with the goalkeeper standing on the first post with another goalkeeper standing six yards away at the corner of the six-yard box with the ball. The coach is positioned with
Continue readingBy Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
Welcome to the Goalkeeping Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on two fisted punches and then quick recoveries.
Start with a keeper in goal, a server 40 yards out and a second server 25 yards out. Both servers have balls.
The far server starts by lofting a high ball in to come down around the 12 yard spot (if they can’t consistently
Continue readingBy Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
Welcome to the Goalkeeping Newsletter. Today’s featured game works on saves hit low and at you.
One of the most difficult saves for a keeper to make is the low hard shot either right at them or slightly to their side. The challenge is getting down quickly and holding onto the ball, if at all possible. It gets even more difficult if the ball skids right before getting to the keeper. This game helps keepers prepare for these situations.
Start with two keepers 10 yards apart (the distance can be changed if needed) each in the middle of a 2 yard wide goal. One keeper starts with a ball in their hands.
The keepers try to score by throwing the ball toward the other goal. The ball must be