Striker vs keeper 1v1

Setup

1. A goalkeeper in goal. Strikers line up 30 m out, each with a ball.
2. Put a cone gate 25 m out that the striker must dribble through to start.
3. Have two keepers if you can, and swap them every 5 goes.

How it runs

1. The striker dribbles through the gate and drives at goal; the keeper can leave the line as soon as the striker starts.
2. The striker either finishes early or takes it round the keeper.
3. The keeper scores a point for a save or for winning the ball. Next striker goes when the ball is dead.

Coaching points

• Striker, long touches in open space, shorter touches as the keeper gets close.
• Look up early; if the keeper is off their line, finish low to the side.
• Keeper, come out fast, then set your feet as the striker gets close.
• Keeper, stay big and make the save with your hands low and wide.

Common mistakes

• The striker looks down at the ball and doesn't see the keeper's position.
• Shooting straight at the keeper's body.
• The keeper diving early, before the striker commits.