Goalkeeping – backward skater steps
The goalkeeper moves backward using skater-style steps, pushing side to side while keeping balance and body control.
Equipment
Cones
Coaching points
- Stay low with knees bent
- Push strongly off each outside foot
- Keep chest facing forward
- Land softly and balanced
- Use short quick recovery steps
Common mistakes
- Standing tall during movement
- Crossing feet and losing balance
- Landing too heavily
- Turning the body away from play
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
8 × 2 sets
Touches
8
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