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U12–U13 Goalkeeping Drills

Goalkeeping drills for U12–U13 players, with diagrams and coaching points.

U11–adult

GK Reaction Saves

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

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U12–adult

High Ball Claiming

A GK who claims high balls confidently prevents corners, reduces aeria…

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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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U13–adult

GK Long Distribution

Long GK distribution — the goal kick, the punt, the drop kick — is the…

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U12–adult

GK Command of the Box

A GK who commands their box vocally reduces aerial confusion, prevents…

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U12–U13

GK Footwork and Short Distribution

Modern grassroots football, even from U12, expects the GK to be comfor…

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U13–adult

GK Penalty Technique

The GK's penalty technique is poorly coached at grassroots level…

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U13–U14

Commanding the Area — Crosses

The GK who commands their area — coming for crosses confidently, calli…

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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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U13–U14

GK 1v1 — Coming Off the Line

The 1v1 is a mental duel as much as technical…

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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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U12–U13

Reflex Reactions — Close-Range Saves

Reflex saves require a different training input than standard shot-sto…

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?FAQ

How many goalkeeping drills are there for U12–U13?
There are currently 13 goalkeeping drills tagged specifically for U12–U13 on SimpleDrills. For more, browse the full goalkeeping drills library or all drills for U12–U13.

What are these goalkeeping drills designed for?
Goalkeeping drills for U12–U13 players, with diagrams and coaching points.

Are these goalkeeping drills free to use?
Yes — every drill on SimpleDrills includes a full diagram, step-by-step setup, and coaching points, free to view, print, and use with your team.

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