My goalkeeper cant kick 😤 · Total Goalkeeping

My goalkeeper cant kick 😤

This is a comment I hear alot and was once asked by a coach "how do i help a goalkeeper kick better" on a UEFA C course.....well its actually simpler than it sounds. BUT it requires patience.

The first thing you have to remember is that most kids aren't physically strong enough in the right areas of the lower body to achieve the desired outcome. Secondly you have to pay attention to the technique and ball flight. Start small. With the appropriate sized ball get the keeper to chip the ball into your hands over a distance of 12 yards.

This will install confidence and allow easier practice repetition. Build up the distance in sensible increments until max power/control is achieved. Bare in mind that it may not be very far at first.

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My goalkeeper cant kick 😤