1v1 Save Drill
An attacker drives directly at the goalkeeper from the 9m line in a pure 1v1 situation. The GK must charge out to close space, narrow the angle, and force an early shot before the attacker penetrates the 6m area.
15 min
2-6 players
Advanced0.00s / 4.10s
Instructions
- 1Attacker receives ball approximately 20m from goal line
- 2Attacker approaches goal in pure 1v1 situation
- 3GK charges out to close space and reduce shooting angle
- 4GK forces attacker to shoot early
- 5Attacker shoots while moving toward goal
- 6GK blocks with body positioning or hands
- 7Vary shot placement (high/low/left/right) to challenge GK
- 8Focus on closing distance quickly and reading attacker intent
Coaching Points
- Come off the line aggressively when the attacker is in open space — passive goalkeeping in a 1v1 nearly always loses
- Stop your forward run before the attacker commits to their shot so you can adjust lateral direction
- Make yourself as big as possible — arms wide and low, body square to the attacker
- Read the attacker's plant foot: where it points on the last step is usually where the shot goes
- Stay on your feet as long as possible; diving too early removes your ability to change direction