Organization:

Area: Penalty Area

Set up two cones four feet from a post and three feet apart. Or create a 4y x 4y box with four cones.  Coach and second GK both with ball, one on endline eight yards from goal, other in front of goal, eight yards from the goal. Activity starts with the goalkeeper on the goalline, facing forward. On sign of coach, the goalkeeper quickly turns and faces the first shot (1), returns the ball, takes two quick steps to the left and deals with second ball (2). 

After several turns, the goalkeepers switch.  After several turns do the same but from the other side. 

Goal: Improve footwork speed and reaction speed. Improve basic goalkeeping skills such as catching and making falling and diving saves.

Focus Points:

• Footwork. Make efficient steps, open up body. Get into starting position within two quick steps. 

• Get into the correct starting position / stance

• Proper execution of technical goalkeeping skills, such as catching, falling and diving saves.

Variations:

• Pass and volley the ball to the goalkeeper at different heights and at different speeds.

• Play ball next to the goalkeeper; falling or diving save.