Goalkeeper 1v1 — Narrow the Angle
A goalkeeper-focused 1v1 practice teaching when to advance, when to hold and how to make the goal smaller against a breaking attacker.
Develop goalkeeper positioning, timing and body shape in 1v1 situations.
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Players
3
Duration
14 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Full goal
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U11–U18
Category
Goalkeeping
Type
Goalkeeper
Organization
Use one goal. An attacker receives a pass 18–22m out and attacks the goalkeeper. Start with controlled entries, then progress to fully live 1v1s.
Coaching Points
Start in a balanced position; Close space under control; Stay big and patient; React to the final touch; Avoid committing too early
Progressions
- Add a recovering defender to create changing information.
Regressions
- Begin with the attacker receiving closer to goal and at reduced speed.
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