9 Essential Goalkeeping Skills | Soccer Skills by MOJO

It’s important for young soccer players to get a taste of every position on the field — including, when they’re ready, goalkeeper. Typically, keepers aren’t part of the game until kids are a little bit older and more experienced, around age 9 or 10. By then, the idea is that they’ve mastered at least some of the fundamentals, and can move on to positions.

Goalkeepers need to have many of the same basic skills as other soccer players — from ball control to understanding the overall flow of the game. But as the last line of defense, the keeper’s role is a unique one. These 101s help developing goalkeepers master the art of stopping the goal and distributing the ball.

Here are 9 goalkeeper drills to add to your goalkeeper training:
0:15 Basket Catch
0:56 Diamond Catch
1:51 Goalkeeper Footwork
2:45 Collecting the Ball on the Ground
3:41 The Collapse Dive
4:34 Punching the Ball
5:22 Goalkeeper Distribution
6:43 Punting the Ball
7:37 The Sidewinder Punt

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[jasonchavez]

As a goalkeeper coach and goalkeeper myself, I found this video useful. The only thing I would change is how the players land in a diamond catch. Instead of landing on one, it's better to land on two feet. Landing on one foot exposes the knee to injury whereas landing on two feet is much safer. Overall, great video!

[hodor]

This is awesome thanks. I think one thing that's missing and is important for beginners is sweeping off your line.

[edrex]

These videos are extremely helpful. I have two sons who play goalie and trying to find goalie trainers is damn near impossible but these videos really help fill in some of the gaps.

[RobAly-hu]

Being an under 12s team goalkeeper, you just gave me some advice. Even better, were 1st in our league!!! Thanks!😊

[jameskenyon]

I think this is a great video for GKs It would be helpful if there was a description of the set up for each of the drills - distance - number of reps, any progressions, etc Thanks for it though - it is quite useful

[standavies]

Seen several comments on here regarding W catch vs Diamond and which is better. As a coach i teach both and let the player experiment with each before deciding which best suites their style of play. Equip them with all the tools and let them decide which fits better.

[erikachapman]

I found this video useful; however there are a few fundamental items that should be addressed. When saving ground balls, they should not drop all the way to their knee. They need to keep both soles of their feet in contact with the ground so they can make a quick change if the ball takes a bad hop. So when dropping the knee don't let the knee touch the ground and keep the ball of the foot on the dropping knee in contact with the ground. My other comment would be on the collapse dive to remind the keeper to always bend the top leg in front to protect their body. The top leg should not float up in the air. Overall, a nice starter video. Thank you!!

[andrewfraser]

This is very useful for me as a young goalkeeper thank you

[ClintEastwooodPS]

after all the years, i have slightly different variations of all the basics in my repertoir, wich are way more effective. I wonder if most goalies come to this point, since i see most pros still using traditional technics, but not all of them.

[Pako]

This video really will really help me as goalkeeper in little league😀

[CubanGK]

There’s a problem with the punt used in the video, he’s using the same side hand as the foot he’s using to punt it. If you’re punting with your right, you should be using your left hand to drop the ball👍

[kevins.]

I love the video as a coach….. but on the collapse dive I would have loved to hear you say to not land on your elbow. Your not demonstrating was hitting elbow first, recipe for dislocating a shoulder. ( speaking from personal experience 😢)

[colonelkurtz]

Diamond or W. GK should always train with gloves at any age. It's a different feel, makes the hands bigger and protects your hands. Train how you play and vice versa.

[squiredmc]

I like the video, but in the diamond catch - the second explanation catching the ball above the head - you state to bring the ball immediately into the chest. Just be careful that in congested surroundings when catching the ball high in a crowd of players, it may be necessary to keep the ball held high and bring it in shortly afterwards making sure the immediate area is clear, and the goalie doesn't hit the ball against either a close opposing player, or even a teammate, that could dislodge the ball in an attempt to bring the ball in too quickly. If it is a solid diamond catch the ball will be secure in the hands while waiting for the immediate area to clear. Thanks for these videos though. They are very good.

[MichaelLiamRodriguez]

And the person that says this video is used for yup this one is useful or like one time and use one of the things I learned from one of these videos and they pretty much work worked good

[MichaelLiamRodriguez]

Now I feel like the arrows don’t really exist Spain man but I’m gonna say this seems like a pretty high-quality one open video old Time 20212 sounds like

[BensonKemoi]

As a goalkeeper this video made me to know more skills of goalkeeping

[MariyaSteadman]

I'm a goalie and this is very nice advice to know 😮

[callum]

Is W formation catch better for catch or diamond shape better?

[EthanBird-cg]

this helped me to see what ik already but i just started a few weeks ago