Drill: Fast feet 6 yard box drill

Purpose

To improve a goalkeepers movement and balance

	Drill area

Set Up

5 x cones.
4 cones at each corner of the 6 yard box or in a marked area.
Central cone in the middle

Structure

Five cones arranged around the 6 yard box. Goalkeeper must quickly move around the cones, all the time keeping their head and shoulders pointing forward

Coaching Tips

Goalkeepers to be dynamic and explosive in their movement
Be under control when going round the cones, use little steps
Side - skip - skipping sideways and brushing the floor when moving sideways
Keep head and shoulders pointed forward at all times
Keep low, with hands in shot stopping position

Progressions

Progress to two and three repetitions for extra fitness and power development

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