| To become a good soccer goalkeeper for a youth | | | | sides with the hands outstretched and the torso |
| soccer club, it is important at an early age to practice | | | | should be leaning forward ready to spring into action. |
| the fundamentals over and over through goalkeeping | | | | - Goalkeeping Footwork - A good soccer goalkeeper |
| drills customized to improve the specific skills and | | | | is always moving. They should be shuffling or |
| athleticism needed. A few youth goalkeeper drills are | | | | bouncing on the balls of their feet, ready to spring |
| listed below but you can find many more free youth | | | | into action. A soccer goalkeeper who plays "flat on |
| goalkeeping drills for soccer online at websites like | | | | their feet" is going to get beat more often, so |
| A soccer goalkeeper needs to be quick on his feet | | | | always be in the "ready" position. |
| to effectively cover the goal line, which is why | | | | Use the shuffle step to move back and forth in the |
| learning proper footwork is the main key for | | | | crease. This will keep the goalkeeper square to the |
| goalkeeping success. As the last line of defense, the | | | | ball and help prevent tripping. The key here is not to |
| soccer goaltender must be able to read the play and | | | | cross your feet as you move from side to side. |
| react quickly to the shot. Their job is to catch or | | | | - Goalkeeper Positioning - Keep an eye out as to |
| deflect the soccer ball to remove the danger. They | | | | how you are positioned in the net. Occasionally glance |
| are also responsible for launching a counterattack | | | | to each post and adjust your position accordingly. |
| once the save has been made. Additionally, to be an | | | | Depending on the pressure you're under, you'll want |
| effective soccer goalkeeper, one must learn how to | | | | to give the shooter the least amount of open net to |
| position themselves in the net and reduce the open | | | | shoot at. |
| angle for the shooter. It's not an easy position to | | | | - Goalkeeping Recovery - A successful soccer |
| play, so we'll go over some strategies and drills to | | | | goalkeeper recovers quickly from a save. They get |
| train as a youth soccer goalkeeper below. | | | | on their feet and keep their hands free to be |
| Soccer Goalkeeping Drills & Tips: | | | | prepared for another save. Practice getting up quickly |
| - Goalkeeper Stance - A soccer goaltender should | | | | without the use of the hands. |
| always stay square to the ball with hips and shoulders | | | | Goalkeepers have one of the most exciting positions |
| turned toward the shooter. In the event of a loose | | | | on the field. Every block and every score that passes |
| ball, always keep it in front of you and be ready to | | | | is a critical moment in the game. There are plenty of |
| react. | | | | drills to practice your footwork, positioning, and |
| - When a shot is taken, the soccer goalkeeper should | | | | recovery, but the most valuable experience is taking |
| be square to the shooter with the knees bent slightly | | | | many shots on goal. |
| and on the balls of the feet. Arms should be at their | | | | |