Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Goalkeeping: Shot stopping

Central shot stopping

Goalkeeper works for two sets of two. Server will shout "Blue" or "Orange"

Goalkeeper will run to whichever colour cone is called and retreat back in and set for a shot on goal from the edge of the area 

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

Two sets of volleyed strikes out of hands into the body

Two sets of volleyed strikes out of hands bouncing in front of them

Two sets of half volleyed strikes out of hands

Two sets of strikes from the floor

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Moving quickly, keeping eyes on the ball

Setting on time and in accordance with the shot

Nimble footwork

Being technically decisive with every save 

Try not to second guess, set early and assess the shot

Shot stopping on both angles

Working on both angles for unpredictable serves on goal to score and work the goalkeepers

Goalkeeper sets in line with the front post and move into line with server 1. Who delivers a full pace shot of of their hands. Trying to score 

After dealing with the first save the goalkeeper then recovers over to set for a shot from server 2 who hits a shot from closer range to score

Three sets of two repetitions

DRILL TO BE REPEATED ON BOTH SIDES

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

Server 2 only - 

Three strikes from a dead ball

Three strikes from a first touch and finish 

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Moving quickly, keeping eyes on the ball

Setting on time and in accordance with the shots they are to be facing

Choice of footwork

Being technically decisive with every save

Try not to second guess, set early and assess the shot

Getting a strong position when dealing with both strikes

Getting a strong position for the shot on both angles - Body between the ball and the middle of the goal

Recovery work

Depth in the goal