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Welcome to GoalkeeperDrillsHub your ultimate resource for aspiring goalkeeper coaches looking to kickstart their ​development journey! Whether you're a parent volunteering to coach your child's youth team or an inexperienced coach ​taking on a new challenge, this website is designed to equip you with the essential tools and knowledge needed to train ​young goalkeepers effectively.

Our mission is simple: to provide a comprehensive collection of ready-to-use drills and resources tailored specifically for ​inexperienced goalkeeper coaches. From basic fundamentals to advanced techniques, we've created a diverse range of drills ​that focus on developing key skills such as positioning, handling, footwork, and decision-making.

But GoalkeeperDrillsHub is more than just a repository of drills. It's a community where coaches can connect, learn, and grow ​together. Join our community to exchange ideas, ask questions, and share experiences with fellow coaches who are also ​embarking on their coaching journey.

So, if you're ready to take the first step towards becoming a confident and effective goalkeeper coach, look no further than ​GoalkeeperDrillsHub. Let's work together to develop the next generation of goalkeeping talent!

COACHING PROCESS

A properly conducted coaching process can yield excellent results in terms of understanding the game and serve as a great motivational factor. ​However, the most important element is understanding and getting to know your player. Every player is different, so it's essential to develop skills ​in communication, self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathizing with young goalkeepers. What you should strive for is a balance between being a ​strict teacher and being your player's best friend.

Yes! This will create the necessary conditions for communication and a great developmental environment for the young goalkeeper.

OBSERVATION

Observation is the most crucial element of the coaching process. It is a coaching element necessary for identifying body language, which can clearly ​indicate how interested and engaged the player is in the training session. Through observation, social, psychological, and physical aspects of the ​player's development can also be monitored. In the context of drills, using proper observation allows us to pinpoint technical errors made by the ​player and react using coaching interventions.

INTERVENTION

Interventions are preceded by situation analysis and are the next step in coaching, having the most impact on the rest of the coaching process. ​Through interventions, we can easily recreate situations in which we noticed a mistake made by the player, provide feedback, and repeat tasks/​exercises that were technically executed correctly. It is also important to choose interventions wisely; we should consider whether our ​actions will yield the desired effect. Therefore, it's worth considering whether we would like to speak directly to an individual away from the ​practice, speak to an individual during a break, or speak to an individual at the end of a practice.

COMMUNICATION

When communicating with a player, there are several ways to do it. What we have to convey must be easy to understand for the young goalkeeper. If ​we want to communicate the rules of a drill to the player, it must be demonstrated and explained clearly and succinctly. Don't be afraid to ask ​questions, but try to make them open. This way, we build an autonomous approach to problem-solving, where the player can resolve the issue ​themselves. This helps in developing the player's intelligence. Any errors can be corrected using the sandwich method. The sandwich method is a form ​of feedback that wraps negative feedback in praise. This way, we point out mistakes that the goalkeeper makes, but they do not directly hit the ​player's attention. Instead, they lay the groundwork for eliminating bad behaviors and habits.

PLAN>PREPARE>CONDUCT>PLAY>INTERVENE>FEEDBACK>PLAY>CONDUCT>EVALUATE>PLAN

So, we have the basic information behind us. To use the entire coaching process effectively, it's important to know where the previously mentioned ​coaching factors should be placed. We must remember that as coaches, we are tools that prepare the player during training, and the effects are ​visible during the match. We influence both the player's development on and off the football pitch, their physical, tactical, psychological, and ​social development. Coaching begins with planning and preparing the training session. Here, we talk about having Plan A but also about having Plan ​B or potential modifications to the training sessions. Conducting the session itself is often situational, but we must always be honest with the ​players and only share information that will support their development. The moment we start the session is when the player should show the ​greatest focus during drills, creating the best circumstances for observation and potential coaching interventions. After the session is completed, ​we should gather as much information as possible, which we later analyze and evaluate. This allows us to deduce how the next session can be ​conducted even more effectively. And in this way, the cycle closes, creating an opportunity for us, coaches, to develop.

WARM-UP

The warm-up is - or at least should be - an integral part of every training session. It raises the overall body temperature, improves ​flexibility, and enhances muscle and tendon efficiency. Additionally, it stimulates the circulatory and respiratory systems. It ​increases the heart rate, prompting the body to exert more effort. This allows for the preparation of the circulatory and nervous ​systems for more challenging exercises, as well as delivering a greater amount of oxygen to the muscles. But above all, it helps ​prevent post-training discomfort, including muscle soreness. The risk of muscle and joint injuries decreases. The warm-up prepares the ​body for a longer training session and improves endurance.

Here are some examples of warm-up Patterns you may use for your session. Mix’em up, modify to prepare Your GK for main drills:

DRILLS

In this section, you will find drills to help your goalkeeper become better at their art. However, remember that these are just exercises; ​it's up to you to decide how to utilize them, combine them to create the best training session for goalkeepers. We're keep fingers crossed ​for you, your coaching development is at your fingertips.

Footwork and general handling drills:

diving drills:

In this section, we will discuss several theories of goalkeeping techniques and aspects related to their proper use.

This will assist you during observation of your trainees in training sessions and in providing them with better guidance regarding the execution ​of specific tasks in goalkeeping art.

POSITIONING AND FOOTWORK - With proper positioning and footwork, the goalkeeper can adopt a much better position to defend shots, skillfully ​and swiftly rise from the ground after saving a shot, and prepare for the next one. it's important to note that the goalkeeper must always ​stay in the correct position relative to the ball. The image below illustrates the basic positioning of the goalkeeper adapted to the situation ​on the pitch, body movement trajectory indicated with the red lines. The technique involves maintaining balance, focusing on the ball, and ​positioning oneself at an appropriate distance from the goal (2-3 meters from the goal line). The goalkeeper should be aware of the space in ​front and behind in order to effectively react to opponent shots, constantly monitor the movements of attackers and adjust their positioning ​based on the situation on the field. Ideally, positioned in the center of the goal to quickly react to shots in both directions. Moving sideways ​should be done with the face turned towards the ball, mimicking the set-ready position as closely as possible. Using the side step is the most ​efficient type of movement in the goal in such situations. Other types of movement include the carioca step (used at the beginning of the drop-​in or back-in movement sequence), variety of jumping abilities and dymanic accelerations.

set position - The goalkeeper's task is to be prepared for any play the opponent may choose. Adopting the appropriate position will ​greatly facilitate quick and effective reactions.

HANDLinG - let’s explore the fundamentals of goalkeeper catching technique, breaking down the key components and offering practical ​tips to enhance performance. From hand positioning to body alignment, we'll delve into the nuances of catching to help goalkeepers ​refine their skills and elevate their game to the next level.

”W” technique is used to catch shots at chest or head and above height, as well as intercepting balls after crosses.

The name comes from the shape formed by the hands during the execution of this technique.

Eyes focused on the ball.

Torso "stable" positioned behind the ball.

Arms extended forward.

At the moment of catching, elbows absorb the impact.

Fingers spread wide.

Thumbs close together.

“Cup” Technique is used for crosses and shots from chest to knees height.

eyes fixed on the ball.

Pinkies together.

Palms of the hands facing out in ball direction where hands must catch the ball first.

Fingers spread to surround the ball.

Weight forwards.

The body shape should be arching over the ball , this will help to cup the football into the body.

“Long Barrier” Technique is used in catching shots and crosses from knees to floor height.

Moving with a side step, align with the ball line, kneel down bringing knee to foot, ​creating a minimal gap between your feet.

Eyes focused on the ball.

Body leaning forward.

Elbows together, ittle fingers together, other fingers surrounding the ball, palms facing ​towards the ball.

As the ball is caught, fall forward onto the ball and push hips to the ground.

It is important for the gap between the heel and the knee to be smaller than the ball, ​which prevent the ball from going through and avoid conceding a goal.

“scoop” technique is used for catching shots and crosses from knees to floor height.

the goalkeeper should bent at the waist.

knees slightly bent, feet together behind the ball.

Hand technique to be same as in “Long Barrier”.

After catching, the ball should be pressed against the chest.

This catching technique can be used when there is no pressure

from other players/if there is not much pace on the ball.

“3rd hand” technique is used for catching shots and passes on ground height.

As the ball comes in keep your palms open and wirsts firm.

Use “W” technique for more comfortable catch.

Use 3 barriers to catch the ball:

Hand on top of the ball- control of the ball

Hand behind the ball - stoping the ball (protection)

and the surface- pushing the ball down to the ground

works as 3rd hand in this case.

DIVING - is the most spectacular intervention available to a goalkeeper. Diving should be used only as a last resort - good footwork ​and positioning eliminate the need for diving. However, goalkeepers should avoid diving for straightforward shots that can be caught ​while standing, as it reduces the risk of injury. Many basic principles from footwork and handling are utilized in diving: positioning ​perpendicular to the ball, attack towards the ball, using hands to catch the ball. For diving, these principles are slightly expanded.

Collapsed diving - so callled “cradle” is the basic technique of diving and used when the ball is ​close enough to the goalkeeper but far enough that it prevents a standing catch. The general idea ​is to shift the entire body behind the ball and execute the catch.

Use footwork to quickly get into the right position.

After positioning yourself, transition to the set position.

Take a step to the side to maintain the correct angle.

Utilize the leg closest to the ball for pushing off (power step).

With both hands, execute the “w” handling technique.

Fall gently to the ground, land on the ball, lateral hip and shoulder muscles.

Never land on Elbows.

LOW DIVING - require Goalkeepers to coil down and dive for the ball. In general Goalkeeper has to use similar techniques to collapsed ​dives. however, for the shots going along the ground Goalkeeper has to show greater agility and timing.

Diagonal power step towards the direction where the ball is going.

Coil Down for more powerfull push-off momentum and better distance.

Too early push-off will result in leaving gap above the ground,

Too late may result in not producing too much power,

Too low push-off will result in friction.

Use arms to gain more momentum. Don’t chop your arms, instead swing ​arms parralel just above the ground to reach the ball.

As you push-off your arms should be extended.

Always keep your eyes on the ball in case of bobles.

Use 3rd hand technique to catch the ball.

High Diving - For shots from further distances and various height the goalkeeper must extend the dive and be at the same level as the ​incoming ball. The whole principle relies on the body being behind the ball and also to execute the proper handling technique. This ​technique is similar to a collapsed save except the goalkeeper has to generate more energy to propel their body in two directions, ​horizontally and vertically, to catch the ball. Additionally, landing is more challenging because the goalkeeper is falling from a ​greater height.

Decide how many steps can be taken before pushing-off your leg.

Take the final long step diagonally forward.

Transfer the body's center of gravity onto the kicking leg and from that position jump

to the ball (this should be done as quickly as possible).

Quickly pull the ball towards the chest.

Maintain slightly tense muscles during landing

First "land" on the outer part of the shin - then through the hip, torso, and shoulder on the side.

Avoid rolling your body after landing as it may cause an injury, instead get back on your feet to be ​ready for next shot.

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