Author Information
Author Name:
Brett Queener & Brian Hobart
Author School:
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Goalie
Field Position:
Goalie
Drill Style:
Skill, Warm-Up
Time Needed:
5 min
Field Location:
Attack Zone
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
To work on developing goalie hand/eye coordination.
Description of Drill-Execution
The goalie gets into ready position, while a coach stands 2-3 yards away and lightly tosses balls while moving in an arc around the front of the goal. Goalie is to make a save and quickly return the ball to coach. Coach should work all “shot” positions 2 times. After all shot positions are hit, coach backs up 5-7 yards and repeats progression. Finally, the coach backs up to 10-12yards and repeats the progression. The emphasis for the coach is not on scoring, but on helping the goalie see the ball and be in correct positions to make save. Shot speed should increase with distance. The coach should also vary their stick position so that the goalie sees shots from a variety of release points.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Stepping to the Ball
- Hand/Eye Coordination
- Consistent Positioning
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Bounce the ball. “Rapid Fire”, meaning a quick succession of shots. Coach shoots off of an outlet pass from a back-up goalie. Goalie makes outlet passes to a back up goalie.