Goalkeeping – goal kick
The goalkeeper approaches the ball with controlled steps, plants the non-kicking foot, and strikes through the ball for distance and accuracy.
Equipment
FootballGoal
Coaching points
- Use a controlled angled approach
- Plant the support foot beside the ball
- Strike through the middle-lower part of the ball
- Follow through toward the target
- Keep body balanced after the kick
Common mistakes
- Rushing the run-up
- Planting the support foot too far away
- Leaning back too much
- Poor follow-through direction
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
60 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 2 sets
Touches
10
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