Author Information
Author Name:
Adam Norton
Author School:
Jacksonville University
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Goalie
Field Position:
Goalie
Drill Style:
Skill, Warm-Up
Time Needed:
5 min
Field Location:
Wall
Skill Level:
Advanced
Objective
Develop goalie reactions to shots from unknown locations.
Description of Drill-Execution
The goal is set up 3-5 yards off of a solid wall, which will allow a rebound back towards the goal. A coach shoots at the wall from behind the goal and the goalie must react and make the save
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Stepping to the Ball
- Hand/Eye Coordination
- Consistent Positioning
- Tracking the Ball
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Shoot so that the ball will bounce at goalie. “Rapid Fire”, meaning a quick succession of shots. Goalies may or may not be permitted to see the shooter behind the goal. Shoot from multiple locations.