15 min
1-2 players
Goalkeeper
X-block against the attacker with colored cones and footwork (U18)
A drill that teaches the goalkeeper to make themselves as big as possible in a one-on-one and to block the ball with the front leg, hands high.
Description
Set up a goal with the goalkeeper on their line, facing you. Place a blue cone and a yellow cone on each side of the goalkeeper. Place a stationary ball on the line, near the post, for the third stage. Position yourself facing the goalkeeper, with balls. The second goalkeeper stands to the side, ...
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