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U10–U11 Goalkeeping Drills

Goalkeeping drills for U10–U11 players, with diagrams and coaching points.

U7–U10

GK Set Position and Ready Stance

The ready stance — weight forward, hands at hip height, eyes on the ba…

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U11–adult

GK Reaction Saves

Reaction saves — the save made from a deflection, a rebound, or a clos…

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U11–U12

Low Diving Save

The low diving save is the most commonly scored-against situation in g…

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U10–U14

Low Diving Saves

Low diving saves are the most frequently required advanced GK techniqu…

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U10–adult

GK Positioning and Angle Play

GK angle play — reducing the shooting angle by coming off the line — i…

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U10–U11

GK Set Position and Angles

Most goals conceded at U10–U12 go in because the GK is in the wrong po…

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U11–U12

GK First Touch — Distribution from a Save

A GK who makes a save and then takes 3 seconds to distribute has alrea…

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