Drill: Sweeper Keeper

Purpose

To develop a goalkeepers communication and positioning skills in a functional exercise and in relation to the defenders position and the position of the ball.

	Drill area

Set Up

Area half a pitch
Full sized goal
Servers on two cones 45 meters out and 30 meters apart.
Servers with a supply of balls
Goalkeeper and back four against 4 attackers
Bibs

Structure

GK and back four play against 4 forwards, two wide players and two central strikers. There are two servers situated about 45 meters from goal and 30 - 40 meters apart. Ball is played across the pitch between two servers. Goalkeeper and back 4 move as a unit as the ball is transferred. Ball is then passed from a server to a wide player. Nearest defender pressures the ball, rest of back 4 and GK adopt covering positions. Ball is played back to server, back 4 and GK communicate and squeeze the play. Server switches the ball to the oppositewide player. Back 4 drop and fullback pressures the ball. The rest of the back 4 and G.K. adopt covering positions. Ball is passed inside to central forward, central defender pressures the ball, rest of the back four and G.K adjust and adopt a covering position

Coaching Tips

Start position in relation to the ball and the defenders
Move backwards and forwards and side to side with defenders
Keep in the middle of the goal
Good communication with defenders, use key phrases "get tight" "cover" "drop off" "right or left shoulder"

Progressions

Bring in midfield players to make an 8 v 8 session

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