How do I train defending of follow-up actions with my goalkeepers?
Double goal crosses from the semi-field with goal-shots
Main Tactic / Principles 1 versus goalkeeper Tactic / Principles goal defense Tactic / Principles space defense
Net
2 ×
Balls
10 ×
Here, the goalkeepers exercise simultaneously catching crosses from both frontal and lateral positions as well as acting on follow-up actions, in case they could not catch the crossing.
Pro-Tip by Peter Rasch
Brave goalkeepers are needed! Personally, I prefer mistakes made because of an action or decision to hesitation. Encourage your keepers and give them the necessary self-esteem by pointing out especially positive and brave moments.
This drill is included in the following Training Programme
Start now
With passion and attention to detail, we've transfered our best drills into a unique and world-class set of training programmes designed to help experienced goalkeeper coaches and ambitious club coaches.
In 2014, I first asked Peter what it would take to have all his goalkeeping experience in a unified drill and video database. Now we're finally here and fortunately, I have no idea how many thousand working hours exactly went into this project.
