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Goalkeeper training 11v11, crosses
- 15 min
- 3 players
- 11v11
- Defending against shots
- Goalkeeping
3 players, area 50x60 metres, 2 goals, balls. The coach passes the ball to an attacker who carries the ball down the outside corridor and delivers a cross towards a striker. The GK tries to prevent a shot by catching or punching the ball. Progression: vary early/late crosses, balls in along the ground.
What the coach should look for
- Feet half turned towards the ball.
- Late crosses: central position. Early crosses: between the middle of the goal and the near post.
- Attack the ball with pace, judge whether to catch or punch.
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