Teaching Football Skills Goalkeeping Goalkeeping Drills Lower Ability - Fundamentals Purpose of the Drill Teach players correct techniques. Build confidence. Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Set up a triangle using large cones or flags, 4 yards per side. Position a goalkeeper on each side of the triangle. Coach stands in the middle with several balls. Go around the group working on basic goalkeeping fundamentals. Goalkeepers throw ball back to the coach. Do the same, but throw the ball randomly to keep goalkeepers thinking and mentally alert. Coaching Tips Ensure correct techniques are used. Use with lower level players or at the beginning of training so that players master the correct basics. Intermediate Ability - Goalie in the Middle Purpose of the Drill Increase player’s ability to think quickly. Increase player’s agility when making saves. 104 Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004