We held two 60 minute sessions, one for each age group.

Each session point/exercise has a link to the drill used – here

Each group begins with a thorough warm up 

Younger Keepers – 2008-2011

Five session points for this session;

  • Basics – handshape, positioning and goalkicks – here,  here and here
  • Basic catching drills – multiple, with rotation – here
  • Protection – when on the ground – here and here
  • Throwing and punting – here and here
  • Keeper Frisbee – here

Older Keepers – 2001-2007

Five session points for this session;

  • Recovery – off the ground, and make a save –  here
  • Distribution – Goal-kicks – here
  • Distribution – move to edge of area and throw/punt  – here
  • Correct set position, and make save – here
  • Footwork – dealing with a crowded goal mouth – here

Tips for coaches – Confidence Cohesion Technique

Any coach can utilize these drills with their keeper. The objectives are the same – enhance footwork, follow the ball better with the eyes, and judge the flight of the ball.

A coach can use any one of the drills independently, and involve multiple players, especially attackers, to sharpen their skills too.

Try to encourage the keeper to use these skills – their footwork, their eyes and reflexes, and be brave to make the judgement calls and decisions that will come up regularly in games.