Move to Clear

Aim: To improve clearing as a goalkeeper.

How: Set up 5 gates that are 3 yards wide within the shooting circle around 12 yards from goal. 1 of these targets should be in between the goal and the top of the circle. There should be 1 target starting from the back line to 3 yards inside the circle on both sides of the goal. Then there should be 1 more target in between the other 2 on each side of the goal.

The goalkeeper stands in the goal covering the angles correctly, whilst a player stands beside each target with some balls. 1 of the players next to the target on the back line starts the drill with a hard shot towards the goal.

The goalkeeper has to attempt to clear the ball outside of the circle, the player that hit the shot is allowed to run in and try and collect any rebounds so the goalkeeper needs to get a good strong contact to send the ball out of the circle. The goalkeeper then shuffles across the goal to receive a shot from the next player. This continues through all of the 5 players.

To clear the ball use the jab kick, lunge and split saves, stick dive, or punch clear. It depends on the angle and the pace of the shot, and also the goalkeepers position within the goal.

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