5 Goalie Ball Handling Drills

5 Goalie Ball Handling Drills

1. AROUND

A simple goalie ball handling drill is to take the ball and pass it around your body with your hands. Start with your waist 20 reps to the right then 20 reps to the left. Then move to both legs together 20 reps to the right then 20 reps to the left. Next place your legs apart and pass around your right leg 10 reps to the right then 10 reps to the left. Continue to the left leg 10 reps to the right and 10 reps to the left. Finish up with your legs apart passing in a figure 8. Right 10 reps then left 10 reps.  Be sure to have your head up in order to see the field. This goalie drill will increase ball control.   

2. ROLL

Rolling the ball on the ground is a simple goalie ball handling drill. While standing with both feet together, roll the ball to the right 10 reps then to the left 10 reps. Next place your legs apart and roll the ball around your right leg 10 reps right then 10 reps left. Proceed to the left leg 10 reps right the 10 reps left. End with your legs apart rolling in a figure 8. 10 reps to the right the 10 reps to the left. This goalie drill will allow you to stay alert and be prepared to communicate.

3. DRIBBLE

Another simple goalie ball handling drill is to dribble the ball with your hands. Begin with right hand dribble 20 reps. Then left hand 20 reps. Remember to stay aware, see the field, and use your hands to control the ball. Next move to both hand together 20 reps. Then alternate right and left 20 reps. Finish by dribbling around your body right 10 reps then left 10 reps.

4. 1 CONE FOOTWORK

1 cone footwork is another simple goalie ball handling drill. Use your feet to dribble around the cone. This will improve comfort when the ball is at your feet. Be sure to use soft touch, stay on your toes and see the field. Start with the inside touch or chop to move the ball from side to side 10 reps to the right and 10 reps to the left. Then move to an outside touch or hook 10 reps to the right then 10 reps to the left. Next use the sole roll 10 reps right then 10 reps left. Finish with an L 10 reps right and 10 reps left.

5. 4 CONE FOOTWORK

A simple goalie ball handling drill is 4 cone footwork. Begin the drill with 4 cones in a straight line about 2 yards apart. Dribble from the first to the last cone, turn and dribble back. Complete 2 chop turns, 2 hook turns, 2 L turns, 2 step over turns, 2 scissor turns, and 2 V's. Then move to the 4 cone weave. Using inside, outside, sole roll, and L. Next toe tap forward to the last cone and toe tap backwards back. Then turn to the side and walk the dog down and back. Finish by turning to the side and doing the 4 cone weave. Using inside, outside, sole roll and L.