Goalkeeper - Arc Drill 1
This soccer goalkeeper drill focuses on the keeper's proper footwork, stance, and movement along the goalkeeper arc.
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This soccer goalkeeper drill focuses on the keeper's proper footwork, stance, and movement along the goalkeeper arc.
Drill Setup
- Place the keeper in a full-size goal.
- With cones or pennies, create the keeper arch for the keeper's visibility.
- Scatter 10 to 12 soccer balls within the penalty area.
Drill Instructions
- The server should move quickly from ball to ball and shoot the ball on target.
- Instruct the goalkeeper to shuffle along the goalkeeper's arc, an arc 2-6 yards from the goal, and stay positioned between the ball and the goal along the arc.
- After saving the shot, the keeper should reset and prepare for the next shot.
Drill Variations
- Alternate between 2 servers alternating between each shot. This will challenge the keeper to move quickly from side to side along the arc to cut off the shooting angle.
Drill Coaching Points
- The goalkeeper should keep their body positioned between the ball and the goal
- The keeper should never get caught on the goal line - they should stay 2-6 yards from the goal at all times
- The keeper should shuffle along the arc while not crossing their feet
- The goalkeeper should move quickly
- The keeper should have good hands when catching the shot.
Equipment
- Disc Cones - Mini or Full-Size Disc Cones are a critical piece of equipment that every soccer coach must have in your equipment bag.
- Scrimmage Pinnies/Vests - Scrimmage vests, also called bibs or pinnies, are also another must-have in your soccer coaching equipment bag.
- Soccer Practice or Training Balls - Every player should have a soccer balls at practice to have a successful training session.
- Full Size Goal - Full Size Goal
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