1. Warm Up

Players get into groups of three. Two Keepers 40 yds apart and one set up player in the middle.

Exercise

• To start one Keeper plays the ball long to the furthest Gk.
• He cushions the ball for the middle player.
• The middle player passes back. One-two
• The Gk then plays long to the furthest Keeper.
• Change middle man with one of the Keepers after 10 turns.

Key Points

• Keep the distance between the Keepers
• Technique of kicking

2. Distribution Game

Keepers stand in a line and take turns practicing different distribution techniques. Distribute your ball then follow it to the back of the opposite group. Start by throwing to the opposite Keeper and then progress to trying to score against him.

Exercise

• Throwing
• Throwing with bounce
• Goal kick
• Volley
• Drop kick

3. Dealing with the Backpass

organisation.eepers line up as above, but this time the coach passes back to the Keeper with a back pass.

Exercise

4. Short and Long Distribution

organisation.se one goalkeeper at each end. There are six servers for the Gk to aim at. After a touch the server then shoots or backpasses at the other goal. Looking for depth, insight and positioning.

Variations

• In between servers to run onto.
• Keeper shoots on goal.
• Server runs 1 v 1 on the Gk.
• Bouncing ball for backpass.