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Keeper’s Ball<br />
Purpose<br />
To improve defensive communication<br />
Organization<br />
Set out a 20-by-20-yard area with a goal (5 yards wide) and a goalkeeper on one endline. Station 2 defenders and 1<br />
attacking player in the area in front <strong>of</strong> goal. Station an attacking player on each sideline, each with a ball. Repeat in<br />
one other area for a total <strong>of</strong> 12 players.<br />
Game Objective<br />
Attacking sideline players take turns to dribble down the sideline and cross the ball into the area in front <strong>of</strong> goal.<br />
The goalkeeper calls for the defenders to clear the ball with the shout, “clear” or comes out to catch or punch the<br />
ball with the shout, “keeper’s ball.” The attacker attempts to score a goal. Repeat and then rotate positions.<br />
Progressions<br />
1. Play 2 attackers vs. 3 defenders in the area in front <strong>of</strong> goal.<br />
2. The attacking sideline player on the far side <strong>of</strong> the area enters the field as an attacking player at the far post.<br />
Key Coaching Points<br />
1. The goalkeeper should be clear, concise and loud.<br />
2. The goalkeeper should stay with his decision once he commits to it.<br />
60<br />
40<br />
Assumption: 12 Players in a Group<br />
SEASON<br />
4<br />
58 Webelos Year 2
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