Sweeper Keeper — Read the Through Ball and Release
A goalkeeper practice focused on reading passes played behind a high defensive line, deciding whether to hold, sweep or clear, then starting the next attack.
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Organization
Use a 35–45m channel toward goal. A passer plays varied through balls behind two defensive reference markers while an attacker chases. The goalkeeper starts high and reacts.
Coaching Points
Adjust starting position to ball pressure; Read pass weight early; Arrive balanced; Clear safely when required; If controlled, play the next pass quickly
Progressions
- Add a live defender and allow the passer to disguise the through ball.
Regressions
- Predetermine the pass type and remove the attacker.
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