Author Information
Author Name:
Brett Queener & Brian Hobart
Author School:
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Goalie
Field Position:
Goalie
Drill Style:
Warm-Up, Conditioning
Time Needed:
5 min
Field Location:
Anywhere
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
To work on developing goalie footwork skills and quickness.
Description of Drill-Execution
- Lateral Hops- The goalies gets into ready position and hops side to side over a shaft of line on the field, focusing on remaining in ready position at all times. (30 seconds)
- Front to Back- the goalie gets into ready position and hops front to back over a shaft or line on the field, focusing on remaining in ready position at all times. (30 seconds)
- 2 Step- The goalie gets into ready position and takes 2 steps to their right or left crossing over a shaft or line on the field, focusing on remaining in the ready position throughout the movement. (30 seconds)
- 4 Squares- the goalie gets into ready position and works a 4 hop pattern over 2 shafts or intersecting lines on the field. (30 seconds)
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Stepping to the ball
- Consistent Positioning
- Conditioning
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Randomly toss or bounce a pass to the goalie and have them make a save. For the 4 Square drill you can also work a diagonal pattern.