Crosses and high balls

U18–Open age Goalkeeping

Wingers cross from about 30 m out while two attackers attack the posts and the goalkeeper chooses to claim, punch or stay.

Crossing waves: the winger drives and crosses, two attackers attack the posts, and the keeper starts on the far side of the goal and steps in to claim at the highest point.

Rules

Wingers on both sides, alternating each repetition
Two attackers on near and far post, one defender marking
Mix outswinging, inswinging and low driven crosses
2 min rest between sets

To make it easier

For youth keepers, use low crosses or attackers who play without heading

Coaching points

Start slightly behind the middle of the goal, body open
Call early and loudly
Take off from one leg, knee up, catch at the highest point

From the session “Goalkeeper Training Session Plan for U11, U15 and Senior Keepers”

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