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Diagonal aerial claims into 3 numbered zones
15 min
2-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that works on the goalkeeper’s decision-making and communication on aerial balls played diagonally....
Nouveau
X-block against the attacker with colored cones and footwork
15 min
1-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
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....
Nouveau
Direct free kicks with a mannequin wall from 3 positions
15 min
2-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that works on the goalkeeper’s positioning behind a wall, with free kicks struck from three different positions around the box....
Nouveau
Back pass under pressure with a short or long option
15 min
3-4 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A playing-out drill that puts the goalkeeper under pressure on a back pass, with a choice to make between the short option and the long ball....
Nouveau
Deflected shots off two mannequins in front of goal
15 min
2-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that works on picking the ball up late and reacting to a deflection, when the goalkeeper’s view is blocked....
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Soccer goalkeeper drills are essential for developing the technical, physical, and mental skills needed to perform in goal. Shot-stopping, diving, reflexes, footwork, and distribution all require specific training. Through a variety of realistic, game-like situations, goalkeepers can improve their reaction time, positioning, and ability to make quick decisions under pressure. Explore our goalkeeper drills to build effective training sessions for players of all ages and skill levels.
What are the best drills for soccer goalkeepers?
Goalkeeper training should cover several key areas: shot-stopping, handling crosses, one-on-one situations, lateral movement, and distribution with both hands and feet. Using a variety of drills helps goalkeepers develop their technique, game awareness, and communication with defenders. The goal is to prepare them to react confidently and effectively to any situation they may face during a game.
Nouveau
One-on-one from 3 starting angles
15 min
3-3 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that works on the four phases of the one-on-one, read, close, set and attack, with an attacker arriving from three different angles....
Nouveau
Punching high crosses in a crowded goalmouth
15 min
3-3 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that works on the choice between catching and punching, when the box is crowded and the ball comes in high above the group....
Nouveau
Long distribution with the feet to 3 target zones
15 min
2-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A distribution drill that works on the accuracy of the long kick, with the target zone called at the last moment....
Nouveau
Cross into the box to a runner then distribution based on the cone color
15 min
2-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A match situation that combines reading the flight of the ball, coming out, communication and the offensive transition after claiming the ball....
Nouveau
Reading the bounce point in a grid of 6 squares
15 min
3-3 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that trains anticipating where an aerial ball will land, before even trying to claim it....
Nouveau
Claim then launch the counter-attack toward 2 mini-goals and the coach
15 min
3-3 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill on claiming aerial balls followed by an accurate distribution to start the counter-attack immediately....
Nouveau
Three-goalkeeper battle for a long ball then distribution out wide
15 min
3-3 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A competitive, fun drill, ideal to finish a goalkeeper session by applying all the fundamentals in a situation close to a match....
Nouveau
One-handed aerial dives on high balls
15 min
1-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that gives your goalkeepers the confidence to go and get high balls and the right technique to push them away one-handed....
Nouveau
Lateral footwork between hurdles then saves from varied shots
15 min
2-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
Drill that works on lateral movement speed and making a save immediately after moving....
Nouveau
Mini-hurdle jumps then shot-stopping and one-on-ones against the attacker
15 min
2-2 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that works on leg explosiveness and an immediate follow-up with a save, a ground ball or a one-on-one....
Nouveau
Low crosses and cutbacks followed by consecutive shots from 3 zones
15 min
3-3 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - Seniors
A drill that teaches your goalkeepers to read a cross or a cutback and to get set quickly for the shot that follows....
Nouveau
Diamond circulation between goalkeepers and center-backs with 4 zones in front of the goal
15 min
4-4 players
Goalkeeper
U16 - Seniors
Drill that trains your goalkeepers to make themselves available, choose the right support distance and distribute cleanly under pressure, circulating in a diamond with their center-backs....
Nouveau
Reading ground-ball trajectories with 3 lines of colored cones
12 min
2-3 players
Goalkeeper
U14 - U19
A drill that teaches your goalkeepers to judge the speed of a ground ball and choose the right moment to come out and claim it, using three colored lines marked inside the penalty area....
Goalkeeper soccer drills by category
U14 goalkeeper soccer drills
- Diagonal aerial claims into 3 numbered zones
- X-block against the attacker with colored cones and footwork
- Direct free kicks with a mannequin wall from 3 positions
U15 goalkeeper soccer drills
- Diagonal aerial claims into 3 numbered zones
- X-block against the attacker with colored cones and footwork
- Direct free kicks with a mannequin wall from 3 positions
U16 goalkeeper soccer drills
- Diagonal aerial claims into 3 numbered zones
- X-block against the attacker with colored cones and footwork
- Direct free kicks with a mannequin wall from 3 positions
U17 goalkeeper soccer drills
- Diagonal aerial claims into 3 numbered zones
- X-block against the attacker with colored cones and footwork
- Direct free kicks with a mannequin wall from 3 positions
U18 goalkeeper soccer drills
- Diagonal aerial claims into 3 numbered zones
- X-block against the attacker with colored cones and footwork
- Direct free kicks with a mannequin wall from 3 positions
U19 goalkeeper soccer drills
- Diagonal aerial claims into 3 numbered zones
- X-block against the attacker with colored cones and footwork
- Direct free kicks with a mannequin wall from 3 positions
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