Regardless of the defensive system you employ, the opposition will get shots on goal. Because of this fact, a properly trained goalkeeper is critical to team success. Their miscues can cost your team a match. But a skillful and properly trained goalkeeper, can effectively erase mistakes made by other defenders.
In the video clip below Casey Mann, Nebraska State Soccer Association Director of Coaching demonstrates a simple drill to help make your goalkeepers more effective. The drill is just one of a series of drill that are part of a training DVD. For more information on the DVD that this drill came from click the link Core Fundamentals Session for Soccer Goalkeepers
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