Soccer 2v1 Plus Goalie Training Drill
Setup
- groups of 4
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per group
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- one player on each team acts as a goalkeeper who can only come out of the goal to support if his teammate is in
- possession of the ball
- goalies cannot score
- switch roles after 3-4 minutes
Variations
- goalies can score
- limit number of touches
- players score by dribbling across opponent's end line with control (goalie must stay on end line to block attacker's path)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
