To progress the goalkeeper needs to be
put under more pressure than in the previous two practices.
The type of service back to the goalkeeper can vary eg
1 The striker can lob the
ball back, the goalkeeper then has to control it, with either
foot or chest, and then clear the ball downfield. 2 The server can throw the
ball to the goalkeeper to ensure the type of ball control
needed. In this practice the server stands on the edge of
the penalty area, the goalkeeper on his goal line. The goalkeeper
should be encouraged to use both feet, clear the ball first
time whenever possible and go for both distance and accuracy. 3 As mentioned in earlier
practices, the goalkeeper must be allowed to play as an outfield
player in 5-a-side games. This will speed up his control and
his game appreciation.
Other practices to consider
PRACTICE A
Diagram A
Goalkeeper - G
Server - S
Target - T1 and T2
In practice A, the server S plays the ball along the ground
towards the edge of the penalty area
(as in diagram A).
Goalkeeper G has to move quickly from his goal line out wide,
control the ball with one touch and then has to clear into
one of the target areas marked T1 and T2. In the target areas
is a player who controls the ball and plays it back to the
server to continue the practice.
PRACTICE B
Diagram B
In this practice the server moves more centre field about 5
metres outside the penalty area.
This
time he plays the ball back to G who has to now find a wide
target (T1 and T2) - preferably with an accurate pass along
the ground.
To
progress introduce a forward player F who will move in after
the service to G and try and make it more difficult for G's
clearance.
At
first F can offer "passive" resistance, but then must
be encouraged to try and win the ball.
G all the time must aim for good control, accuracy of pass and
be aware of F's challenge, - if necessary taking the ball wider
still, before making the pass.
In practice A, the server S plays the ball along the ground
towards the edge of the penalty area
