Three shooters on the left, in the middle and on the right. The goalkeeper starts in the middle of the goal.
How to run it
The goalkeeper adjusts to the ball and faces shots from the left, the middle and the right. Trains positioning, the set position and saves to both sides.
Set-up
Three shooters with balls about 15–18 m out: left, middle and right. Goalkeeper in goal. The shooters take turns when the goalkeeper is set.
Instructions
- 1Three shooters on the left, in the middle and on the right. The goalkeeper starts in the middle of the goal.
- 2The goalkeeper moves with short side steps to the right position for the left shooter.
- 3Shot from the left. The goalkeeper saves.
- 4Up quickly and move across to the position for the middle shooter.
- 5Shot from the middle.
- 6Move across to the right angle.
- 7Shot from the right. The goalkeeper saves to the side.
- 8The shooters fetch their balls and change positions. New round.
Coaching points
- Stand on the line between the ball and the middle of the goal, 1–2 m off the line.
- Set position as the shot comes: weight on the balls of the feet, hands in front of the body.
- Short side steps – don't cross your legs when you move.
- The shooters wait until the goalkeeper is set.
Variations
Easier
Side-foot shots from closer, or rolled balls.
Harder
The shooters shoot straight after each other, or a player crosses for the goalkeeper to claim.
Equipment
- 3 × Markers
Use this drill with your team
Add it to a training in SquadSpace, adjust it to your squad and show it to the players in the app – in 2D or 3D.
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