Drill · U12
Angle Walk and Set
Adjust to the server angle without diving.
- Duration
- 10 min
- Players
- 3–6 (ideal 3)
- Goalkeeping
- Movement
- Scanning
Setup
Step 1 of 2
One complete 3-player group is shown. Green GK stands in front of a secured left goal. Two blue servers occupy separated upper and lower positions with one ball shared between them. They pass only to each other; nobody serves a shot at the keeper.
Coaching points
- Setup: Green GK stands in front of a secured left goal. Two blue servers occupy separated upper and lower positions with one ball shared between them. They pass only to each other; nobody serves a shot at the keeper.
- Play: After readiness, blue passes gently between the two server positions. GK walks to align with the new ball angle and stops balanced before the receiving server holds the ball. A settled position from which GK can see ball and both goal posts is one success. Pause to discuss the angle; no dive or block follows.
- Reset and rotation: Stop after each pass and rotate all three roles after two adjustments. Rest after 30 seconds and mirror the server side. Retrieve only with everyone stationary; secure the goal and keep the goal mouth empty behind GK.
- Numbers: The diagram shows 3 players. With up to 6, use a second complete group in a separate area. Odd spare players rest off the area and rotate into a playing role every 45 seconds; everyone has equal turns.
- Coach focus: Use the ball and both goal posts as references. Small steps let GK adjust sideways while remaining balanced; avoid a fixed-distance rule or lunging towards an imaginary shot.
- Safety: Adult supervision on level clear ground. Gentle service only; agree readiness before release. Stay on feet: no diving, jumps, contact, slide, contested catch or fast close shot. Stop a missed ball rather than chase. Retrieve and rotate only while play is stopped.
Equipment
- Ball · 2 per group, including a spare
- Goal · 1 per group
- Flat Marker · 4 per group for field and zone corners, in addition to pictured markers
- Bib · 3 per group; colours match the pictured roles
Progressions
- Easier Move the ball by hand between stationary servers and let GK walk to the new angle before any pass.
- Harder Either server may hold then return the pass so GK reads the current ball side; keep the pause and no shots.
