Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Goalkeeper Crossing Session - Back Post Services

Back Post Game (20 mins)

Set-Up:

Multiple goalkepers (2-3)

Non-active goalkeepers can be used as servers or can use oher players

10-12 balls

Full goal in correct position on pitch

2 mini goals or targets about 2-3 yards wide of post

Activity:

Players serve lofted or driven crosses from positions 1 & 2 to goal A & B (1 goes to A, 2 to B)

Goalkeeper attempts to save crosses driven to the back post.

Coaching Points:

Track flight of the ball first - don't move until GK knows where it is going

"Leave late - arrive early" meaning GK not standing under ball but attacking at pace

Take ball at highest point relative to GK size / ability

Early, loud "Keeper" call

Balls GK cannot get, call "Away"

1 point against for every ball that hits wide goals / targets, rotate after 4-6 services, keep score

Note - in training, GK should be trying to get to every ball. Know and push limits of range in training.

Variations:

Add target players to finish services into the area

Add 1-2 defenders