Dealing with GoalKeepers in Youth Soccer - Part 2

In part 2 of my series on youth goalkeepers, we're going to learn the boring truth about young keepers, and what you can do to train them.

We'll look at some in-game examples of an exceptional young keeper and learn some lessons that we can transfer to players that we routinely work with.

I'll show you some basic handling techniques you can teach everyone, and wrap it up with a age group breakdown on what you can expect and focus on in your trainings.

Part 1:    • Dealing with GoalKeepers in Youth Soccer -...  

00:00 - Kick-off
01:22 - Video Review Expectations
02:24 - Examples of Proper Positioning
03:57 - Positioning leads to Saves
04:42 - Common Mistake - not moving the feet
05:15 - Closing Down Space - Futsal Saves
05:53 - Leading with feet vs…
06:13 - Leading with Hands
06:33 - Field Play as a Keeper 9v9
08:27 - Game Footage Review - More about being a soccer player!
10:18 - U10 Training Topics
11:44 - Basic Handling Demonstrations
14:25 - U12 Training Topics
17:39 - U14 Training Topics
20:25 - Wrap-up

Playlists:
9v9:    • 9v9  
7v7:    • 7v7 Topics  
Big Picture:    • The Big Picture  
Sessions and Drills:    • Sessions  
Futsal:    • Futsal  

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