FineSoccer Drill 47

This is a great drill working on goalkeeping footwork, shot blocking, handling crosses, shooting, serving balls, dribbling and conditioning.

All that is needed is two field players, a goalkeeper, the offensive third of the field (with goal) and a lot of balls.  Player A starts with a ball and if the keeper isn't in a good position can shoot.  If the keeper is in a good position, she dribbles down to the end line and crosses the ball back out to Player B who can either shoot or do the same thing, dribbling down and crossing the ball back out to Player A. The other option either Player A or Player B has is to attack the goal on a breakaway at any time.  (see diagram below for the setup)

From the keepers perspective, this is an excellent drill to work on proper footwork as discussed in the Goalkeeper Newsletter Edition 84 - Crossover Steps.  When I first saw this drill done, it was actually done solely for the benefit of the keeper which should give you an idea of how much work it is for a keeper.

The next step in this drill would be to add a third field player at the top of the D who can either receive the ball back out from a serve back or can also add in a near post run at any point to add another variable for the keeper to consider.

Give this drill a try and let me know what you think on the FineSoccer Forum.

Have a great day

Lawrence